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Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing 9 Days Northern Circuit Route

Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing 9 Days Northern Circuit Route

By Exceed Expectations Tours & Safari
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The Northern Circuit Route: The Northern Circuit is the newest and longest route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It begins in the West at the Londorossi Gate and follows the same path as the Lemosho route for the first two days. After crossing the Shira plateau the path veers north near Lava Tower, following the longer Northern Circuit instead of the more popular Southern Circuit via Barranco Valley The route circles around the quieter northern slopes to the east side of the mountain. The Northern Circuit is longer than the other trails on Kilimanjaro, taking a minimum of eight or nine days to complete. The eight day trek skips the additional acclimatization day that is usually spent at Shira Camp 2 and continues straight on to Moir Camp.
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Ages 8-100, max of 15 per group
Duration: 9 days
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  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro

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    • Please update us with your flight information like arrival date, time and any other important details to avoid unnecessary problems.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Kilimanjaro Airport, Kilimanjaro National Park Tanzania
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 168659P6

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      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

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      Itinerary
      Overview
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      10 stops
      Day 1
      Londorossi Gate To Star Point To...
      Day 2
      Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira Camp 1
      Day 3
      Shira Camp 1 To Shira Camp 2
      Day 4
      Shira Camp 2 To Moir Camp
      Day 5
      Moir Camp To Buffalo Camp
      Day 6
      Buffalo Camp To Rongai Third Cave
      Day 7
      Rongai Third Cave To School Hut
      Day 8
      School Hut To Uhuru Peak & Then...
      Day 9
      MILLENNIUM CAMP TO MWEKA GATE
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      • Exceed Expectations Tours & Safari
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        Moshi, Tanzania
        Joined in December 2018
      • Jia915
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        Perfect experience of Kili treckking and Serengeti safari
        I cannot speak highly enough of Exceed Expectation company. We booked a 6-day trekking service to Mount Kilimanjaro and a 5-day safari to the Serengeti grasslands, both of which exceeded our expectations. The owner, Oscar, is a local Tanzanian who is extremely trustworthy. He was always prompt, patient, and attentive in his email responses, and his organizational skills were top-notch. The climbing team was professional, with experienced and enthusiastic guides who helped our family successfully reach the summit, including our 11-year-old child. The hot meals provided during the climb were a welcome relief and helped alleviate the hardships of climbing and altitude sickness. The safari driver was courteous and professional, showing us all the animals we wanted to see and providing us with valuable knowledge about the wildlife. We were able to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Serengeti grasslands. I would give Exceed Expectation company a five-star rating and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized travel experience.
        Written 21 February 2024
      • 547parisag
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        Dream Team ! Fabulous experience with exceed expectations!
        I traveled solo to Tanzania for the purpose of hiking Kilimanjaro. Exceed expectations provided me with a great team of professionals. From day 1 communication with the head of the team ( Oscar) was great, Elly, picked me up from the airport to my hotel and explained everything in details about my upcoming trip. My guide Nemes was present the next morning and was extremely thorough with checking my gears and what I needed for the hike! Nemes along with the rest of my dream team ( Amir, Ombeni, Zilla, Shukuri) made my five day journey extremely comfortable and enjoyable! Their whole purpose was to help me achieve my goal “ to summit” Kilimanjaro in the best way possible. My dream team were extremely attentive, caring and super helpful! I wish I had the opportunity to travel and hike with them all over the world! I strongly recommend exceed expectations and my dream team for anyone who is ready to take the challenge of making it to Kilimanjaro summit! It was a blast, an absolute dream!
        Written 12 July 2023
      • briandB9373PD
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        "Very nice and responsive operator"
        We had a wonderful experience and great service for an honest price. Everything was arranged perfectly. From pick up to drop off, everything went smooth. Exceed Tours gave off a trustworthy vibe to where they really make you feel safe. We plan to go back and use them for Safari to Serengeti Park and Zanzibar tour.
        Written 8 February 2023
      • kiryas2023
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        "Outstanding local Company in Kilimanjaro"
        Special thanks to Exceed Expectations Tours Crew for this memorable and amazing trip. We appreciate your services we can say without doubt this is one among the best local company for Kilimanjaro trip.
        Written 4 February 2023
      • Brigette_ctt
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        "Always Outstanding and Amazing Team"
        After our first visit few years ago, we are back again for 8 days exciting excursion, this picnic and camping are so pleasurable to immerse us in nature that ordinary living in the city never was, especially after many busy days of urban life. I absolutely suggest this agency for anyone looking to explore and have fun in the future for their outstanding customer service and kindness.
        Written 28 August 2022
      • Haroonadriane
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        “The toughest climb ever”
        An exciting excursion, this picnic and camping are so pleasurable to immerse us in nature that ordinary living in the city never was, especially after many busy days of urban life. I absolutely suggest this agency for anyone looking to explore and have fun in the future for their outstanding customer service and kindness.
        Written 16 July 2022
      • shanely29
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        “Excellent 9 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Experience"
        Exceed Expectations Tours made climbing Kilimanjaro the adventure of a lifetime. With over 750 peaks under his belt and almost 5 years of experience, our guide Kilamia was outstanding. He was kind and informed and is therefore strongly advisable. Do a favor to yourself. The company itself was honest, reliable, and cautious. They appear to be a strong force for good in the community and treat their employees properly. The food on the mountain was better than expected, and the tents and gear are also in good condition. Spending more time on the mountain can help you acclimate. I would also suggest bringing more waterproof gear than you think you'll need, acquiring a local SIM card (most camps have good reception), and bringing a variety of snacks. A worthy effort is rewarded with the summit of Uhuru. Try it out!
        Written 5 July 2022
      • scottsJ5894PU
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        “Superb Tanzanian Safari at Last Minute”
        Oscar and Exceed Expectations Tours took wonderful care of us on short notice, providing us with an incredibly affordable quote for a trip within two weeks in just two days. Everything was prepared and supervised by Oscar staff from the time we arrived at JRO until the time we left eight days later. After a long journey, the first night at Researcher's Rest in Arusha served us the ideal reset and help us prepare for the adventure that lay ahead. The following day, Joshua, our guide, got us up on time and made for an excellent companion for our trip of Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. He was really helpful, accommodating, gracious, resourceful, and knowledgeable. The fact that he was able to identify great viewing spots for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinoceroses, hippos, buffaloes, hyenas, warthogs, and a variety of other animals is highly commendable. This was no easy task because the tracks through the parks were covered in tall, dense grass, a lot of muck, and standing water during the height of the rainy season. Every day, Joshua worked hard to provide us a fresh adventure, and he consistently succeeded. Everywhere we stayed, it was nice and relaxing, but the Lemala Ewanjan and Serena camps were our favorites because they were empty when we arrived, so they could give us their full attention and kindness. At the Lemala Mpingo Ridge camp, where the food, views, and comfort were top notch, we spent our last night. The only thing we regret is not staying longer. We are already considering the next time we can go on a safari, and we would cheerfully ask Oscar and his colleagues to set it up for us. We have already referred friends who were inspired by our vacation and give Exceed Expectations Tours our highest recommendation.
        Written 30 June 2022
      • Muqar
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        “6 Days Kilimanjaro Trek via Machame + 4 Days Safari”
        Oscar, the owner, was really simple to deal with and responsive. He met us at the hotel with our guide before the climb to ensure we were ready and to address any concerns we had. Both our hiking and safari guides were wonderful and gave excellent service. Cheers to John and Nicholas! For the entire six days, we were wonderfully taken care of. We chose the mid-range option for our 4 days Safari. So the rooms were moderate, but that was to be expected. The only recommendation I have is to hire a toilet porter - the restrooms in the campers were filthy, and I saw the other groups struggling over this. Overall, we had a fantastic trip, and we appreciate Exceed Expectations Tours excellent services.
        Written 8 March 2022
      • 650lauryng
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        “Best trekking experience”
        We climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in 8 days using the Lemosho route, and the trip was flawlessly organized. We heard about Exceed Expectation Tours from a buddy who has done both Kili climbing and safari with them. Our team was fantastic, and our guides were extremely helpful in making this excursion a success. We intend to travel on safari with them next year, and I can now confidently suggest their services to anyone planning a vacation in Tanzania.
        Written 15 November 2021
      • perraudd2021
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        "8 Days Trekking Mt.Kili, Exceptional Services"
        We were a couple who joined a group of five persons and hiked the Lemosho trail with Timothy as our main guide. We were hesitant to book with Exceed because we only saw and communicated through their Instagram account for the entire time. Exceed Tours turned out to be the best choice among the various organizations we contacted about doing this trip. Exceed Real did an outstanding job, and we are excited to travel on safari with them next year. Thank you to everyone on the team, especially Oscar, for your outstanding care and services. We strongly advise you to take advantage of their services.
        Written 28 September 2021
      • N548LKjoanneh
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        "An outstanding adventure from start to finish!"
        This is simply a wonderful company to travel with. We've actually done 2 trips with them - a safari and the Kilimanjaro climb. Service and communication were excellent . Guide was very knowledgeable. Accommodations were top notch. A truly unforgettable trip from start to finish.
        Written 28 July 2021
      • Brigette_ctt
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        “Kilimanjaro Trek Machame Route and 4-days Tanzania Safari”
        I emailed Oscar the director of Exceed Expectations Tours & Safari for Kilimanjaro climbing & Safari quotes. He responded immediately with very detailed and reasonable priced quotes. I checked the reviews and contacted several climbers getting rave recommendations for Oscar and his company. I went ahead and booked Machame route where I was with 6 other climbers and from our experience the reviews do not do justice to his excellence. Our safety and health were top on their agenda. It was like being with people that you have known for a long time. Excellent food and drinks by the John kept us going. The porters worked so hard, rushing ahead to put up tents. Oscar taught us about Kilimanjaro, history, and Tanzania, also took our great shots. As for the 4-day safari, again not enough said about how great this experience was. We visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Our guide was very knowledgeable when it came to the different game in the parks as well as finding the best spots to see animals. Heading into the national parks can be a headache for some as wait times can range from 10 minutes to an hour or so. However, we never spent a ton of time at each gate entrance, and our guide made sure to get through in a timely matter. As well, we wanted to get up early to see active game in the parks as this is the best time to see them, and our guide made sure of this as we headed out in the early morning hours where we had great luck in seeing all types of game. Overall it was an excellent trek with professionals. If you're having trouble finding a good climbing company, I highly recommend Exceed Expectations Tours & Safari!
        Written 23 July 2021
      • 934pavithranr
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        “Outstanding service with Exceed Expectations Tours!”
        We are small group from Uk, climbed Kili through Rongai route and then went for 3 days budget Safari on April 2021. All along since the booking proces Oscar has been really great in customizing the tour following our needs, Mtei and the team were outstanding too! Everything was really professional since the first email booking process was really smooth. Exceed Tours had great care concern covid-19 measures. The communication for the entire trip was always accurate and effective. We had amazing experience in hiking, we also had professional guides, chef and porters. After kili we took 3 days safari to serengeti and ngorongoro the timing was perfect to spot the animal. Transfer from/to Kilimanjaro Airport was punctual, the food was good and delicious, accommodation for safari and kili were perfect. Another perfect experience during covid-19 with Exceed Expectations Tours in Tanzania.
        Written 4 May 2021
      • hawrami
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        “Couldn't asked for a better group of guides, pleasant, courteous, friendly and helpful”
        I had an excellent experience climbing for 7 days Lemosho route in March 2021 with Exceed Expectations Tours team. I contacted this agency and found them very helpful also very flexible as I was unsure of my climbing dates. Oscar told me about his company and I was glad to read other previously clients outstanding reviews from trip-advisor. The cooker, waiter, and porters all did an amazing job. It truly a group effort. The food was better than many restaurants I have eaten across the nations and the equipment was in great condition. We did find certain phases of the climb quite challenging, but every staff member were always willing to help in their own way, by being patient and allowing us to rest, temporarily lightening the load of our day-packs, helping us to stay hydrated. I truly believe that Exceed Tours team is the best among climbing company and they will do everything possible to offer a positive experience and make your trip unforgettable one.
        Written 9 April 2021
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