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About this trip
Once you reach Uhuru Peak at the top of Kilimanjaro - it is surreal. With your arms outstretched for a celebratory photo on the Roof of Africa, you will feel a blend of exhaustion, exhilaration, and the realization that if you can do this, you can do anything!
Ladies who adventure, are you seeking a challenging event that combines a dream destination with a bucket-list, brag worthy experience? Join our women's team and touch the Roof of Africa.
Spend 9 days traversing trails on mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our path is the lesser traveled Northern Circuit Trail. The Northern Circuit is the longest and most gradual route to take. Therefore, It has a high summit success rate because of its acclimatization profile.
The Northern Circuit is a better option for those who do not have experience with high altitude hiking, and for those who just want to enjoy the journey, while striving to reach the destination. The path is approximately 60 miles over 9 days. It ascends the more remote western slope, then travels north of the peak to approach it from the east. You descend the southeastern slope.
You will pass through four ecozones: tropical forest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit. With this you will experience hot tropical weather to below freezing nights. Our camps are in scenic locations. Clear skies reveal billions of stars above us, and below us endless sea of white clouds blanketing the Serengeti below. Kibo Peak is always in view, and a daily reminder of our ultimate goal.
One team, one dream, Uhuru Peak 19,341 ft!
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Please note:
The activities, lodging, guides, and schedule may change without notice as practical considerations arise during program development or onsite.
This hike takes place from 10,00ft to 19,340ft in elevation. Altitude sickness is a risk and therefore altitude sickness prevention medication is recommended for this trek, such as Diamox. Consult with your physical or travel clinic.
This is a strenuous hike and not for those without mountain hiking experience.
Each hiker will be limited to 25 pounds of luggage / supplies (13kg).
FAQs
The Team:
Expert local guides will help us on our journey. They monitor our oxygen levels, give us briefing about what to expect each day and how to dress. The team sings songs to keep us motivated and united. You will feel like you are traveling with a small village on this adventure.
The actual number of support crew will vary. With a hiking group of 11 in 2023, we had 51 porters, 3 chefs, and 6 guides.
These are the guide ratios:
5-7 hikers 3 guides, 8-10 hikers 4 guides. Plus porters, and camp crew.
The two lead guides are male, but within our group will also be female guides and porters.
Where do we fly into?
Exact travel parameters will be provided to you once the trip is confirmed.
Airport Code is Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO)
Where do we stay?
Pre/Post hike lodging is in 3-star hotels near Arusha, Kilimanjaro.
On the Mountain:
We stay in camp sites in Mountain Hardware Tents that are provided as well as foam sleeping pads. Tents are two people per tent, but single upgrades are available. Sleeping bags are available for rent, as well as cots for those who do not want to sleep on the ground. All meals are provided throughout this package. On the mountain camp crew with an experienced chef prepare meals and set up camps. Portable toilets are brought to each camp for our group.
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TRIP INSURANCE
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What’s included
- Professional GuideEnglish-speaking guides
- Lodging2 nights, double occupancy 3-star hotels
- Camping7 nights camping in tents (double)
- Foam sleeping pad
- Camping EquipmentMountain hardware tents
- TransportationAirport transfer & ground
- MealsAccording to the itinerary (full board)
- Purified drinking waterBoiled
- All national park feesConcession fees
- Tour Leader
- Support crewCooks, porter, camp crew
- Emergency Oxygen
What’s not included
- International Airfare
- Travel insuranceEmergency medical required
- Visa Fee$100 USD
- Gratuities$600-$800 USD per person minimum with 6-12 hikers.
- Hotel IncidentalsMassages, laundry, etc
- BeveragesDrinks with meals, alcohol, bottled beverages
- Personal spending money
- Sleeping BagRental available
Available Packages
Available Add-Ons
Add-on w/be auto billed on March 15, 2025.
Your own personal porter will carry your backpack for 9 days (up to 22 lbs). This allows you to minimize the weight on your back as you hike, carrying only a day pack with water, sunscreen, toilet kit, etc. Your personal porter will be accessible to you at all times. Gratuity for your porter is additional, at approximately $10/day; bring cash to give to your porter directly.
5-days, 4 nights double occupancy.
INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS:
Included:
Lodge safari according to the itinerary Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle Professional, English-speaking guide Meals according to the itinerary Mineral water + soft drinks All mentioned activities All park fees, concessions fees Small Aircraft Flight from Arusha to Serengetiexcluded:
Optional activities Alcoholic and soft drinks Visa fees Gratitude to your guide Personal spending money for souvenirs etc. Travel insuranceItinerary
There are 7 routes to the summit on Kilimanjaro. Lemosho is the second busiest, and the Northern Circuit is the less traveled and more quiet. The route approaches the summit from the west via the Londorossi Gate and one of the most remote quarters of the region.
Lemosho Route and Northern Circuit hikers share the same the same trail from day 1-3. Then the two diverge, Lemosho to the south and the North Circuit to the North. The North Circuit meet up with the other trails on days 8 & 9.
The Northern Circuit route is the longest of the standard routes and is without doubt the most beautiful. Expect some of the most extraordinary scenery anywhere in Africa, with well preserved forests, sweeping moorland, high desert, and arctic summit.
It offers easy walking days and plenty of opportunity for altitude adjustment, and quieter trails and campsites.
Approximately 60 miles long.
Starting Elevation: 8, 692ft.
Highest Elevation: 19, 340ft.
Days on the mountain: 8