Northern Circuit
Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Point-to-point trail in Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Hiking.
- Distance
- 29.6 mi (47.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 14,360 ft (4,377 m)
- Est. Time
- 16 hr 50 min
- High point
- 19,259 ft (5,870 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Big Tree Camp 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Peak: Mti Mkubwa 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Shira 1 Camp 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Moir Huts 14.3 mi (23 km) from start
- Campsite: Pofu 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Third cave camp 23.9 mi (38.5 km) from start
- Campsite: School Hut Camp 26.4 mi (42.4 km) from start
- Cave: Hans Meyer Cave 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from start
- Peak: Uhuru Peak 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Northern Circuit
How long is Northern Circuit?
Northern Circuit is 29.6 mi (47.6 km) long. Most people take about 16 hr 50 min. It climbs 14,360 ft (4,377 m) in total, up to a high point of 19,259 ft (5,870 m).
How hard is Northern Circuit?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Northern Circuit?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Northern Circuit?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 3.7 mi (5.9 km), 5.9 mi (9.6 km), 10.8 mi (17.4 km).
Is Northern Circuit shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on Northern Circuit?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Northern Circuit?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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