The newest and longest standard route, approaching like Lemosho before swinging around the mountain's remote northern flank — the side that gets the least traffic — before joining the summit push from Barafu. The extra days give this route the strongest acclimatisation profile we offer.
Route West approach (Londorossi Gate) → north side circuit → Mweka descent
Duration
9 Days
Style
Camping
Best season
Jan–Mar & Jun–Oct
Highlights
Longest itinerary on the mountain — the most time to acclimatise
Circles Kilimanjaro's remote, little-visited northern side
Same scenic western start as Lemosho, plus two extra days on quiet trail
The highest summit-success profile of any route we run
What makes this trip special
This is the route to choose if summiting matters more to you than speed — nine days on the mountain, most of it on trail barely anyone else uses, with the body given every chance to adjust before the push from Barafu.
What’s included
Park/camping/rescue fees
Guides, porters & cook
Tents & mountain meals
Hotel before & after
Transfers
Not included
- Flights
- Crew tips
- Personal gear (rentable)
- High-altitude travel insurance
- Visa
Day by day
1
Day 1
Arrive Moshi
Briefing and gear check.
2
Day 2
Londorossi Gate → Shira 1 Camp
Through rainforest and onto the plateau.
3
Day 3
Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp
Acclimatisation walks across the plateau.
4
Day 4
Shira 2 → Moir Hut
Branching north onto the quiet side of the mountain.
5
Day 5
Moir Hut → Buffalo Camp
Remote northern traverse, with Kibo's northern ice fields in view.
6
Day 6
Buffalo Camp → Third Cave Camp
Continuing the circuit, with Mawenzi visible to the east.
7
Day 7
Third Cave → School Hut
Staging camp below Kibo for the summit push.
8
Day 8
Summit (Uhuru Peak) at dawn → descend to Mweka Camp
The longest day; descend partway after summiting.
9
Day 9
Descend to Mweka Gate
Hotel.
Practical information
- Good to know
- The longest and most expensive standard climb, but statistically the safest bet for reaching Uhuru Peak. Remote northern camps mean a longer supply chain for the crew — book it with good lead time. Crew tips are separate (guideline ~$280–380 per climber, pooled, reflecting the extra days).
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