Kilimanjaro Uncovered

An Alternative Path to Bliss

Tag: Wilderness

Northern Circuit

The Northern Circuit route (including variants thereof such as the Grand Traverse) is the only route which circumvents the peak on the northern slopes.

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Northern Circuit Day 7

Third Cave (3,800m/12,500ft) to School Hut base camp (4,750m/15,600ft)

Distance: 5km/3mi, 4-5 hours

Altitude: 950m/3,100ft up in elevation

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Northern Circuit Day 6

Buffalo Camp (4,000m/13,200ft) to Third Cave (3,800m/12,500ft)

Distance: 8km/5mi, 3-5 hours

Altitude: 100m/400ft down in elevation

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Northern Circuit Day 5

Moir Hut (4,200m/13,800ft) to Buffalo Camp (4,000m/13,200ft)

Distance: 12km/7mi, 5-7 hours

Altitude: 200m/600ft down in elevation

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