Northern Circuit — 9 Days

The longest route and the highest success rate on the mountain.

Nine days circling the quiet northern slopes gives unmatched acclimatisation and a 360° tour of the mountain.

Accommodation: Mountain tents

Highlights

• Longest acclimatisation
• Quietest trails
• 360° circuit of the mountain
• Highest success rate

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa

   Forest camp.

2. Day 2

   Shira 1

   Onto the plateau.

3. Day 3

   Moir Hut

   Northern turn.

4. Day 4

   Buffalo Camp

   Northern circuit begins.

5. Day 5

   Rongai Third Cave

   Remote northern slopes.

6. Day 6

   School Hut

   Approach the summit camp.

7. Day 7

   Summit day

   Uhuru Peak, descend to Millennium.

8. Day 8

   Mweka Camp

   Long descent.

9. Day 9

   Mweka Gate

   Certificates and transfer.

Equipment you need

• 4-season sleeping bag
• Insulated jacket
• Waterproof shell & trousers
• Boots
• Poles
• Headtorch
• Base layers
• Gloves & balaclava