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!
Overview
- Group Size: 6 – 10
- Activity Level: Strenuous
- Tour Length: 11 days / 10 nights
- Lodging: Pre/Post hike lodging is in 3-star hotels near Arusha, Kilimanjaro.
- Pre-Tour: US-Based support
- On Tour: 24/7 Tour Leader
Includes
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Lodging – 2 nights, double occupancy 3-star hotels
- Camping – 8 nights camping in tents (double)
- Foam sleeping pad
- Camping Equipment – Mountain hardware tents
- Transportation – Airport transfer & ground
- Meals – According to the itinerary (full board)
- Purified drinking water – Boiled
- All national park fees – Concession fees
- Tour Leader
- Support crew – Cooks, porter, camp crew
- Emergency Oxygen
Excludes
- International Airfare
- Travel insurance – Emergency medical required
- Visa Fee – $100 USD
- Gratuities – $800 – $600 USD per person minimum with 6-12 hikers.
- Hotel Incidentals
- Massages, laundry, etc
- Beverages
- Drinks with meals, alcohol, bottled beverages
- Personal spending money
- Sleeping Bag – Rental available
Tour Highlights
- Trek the Northern Circuit Route: Spend 9 days on the most gradual and scenic trail up Kilimanjaro. This lesser-traveled route increases summit success with a built-in acclimatization advantage.
- Experience Four Distinct Ecozones: Hike through lush tropical forest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit zones—each offering its own unique terrain, views, and challenges.
- Camp Beneath the Stars: Stay in scenic campsites with sweeping views of the Serengeti below and star-filled skies above. Kibo Peak remains your constant guide as you journey toward the summit.
- High Summit Success Rate: The Northern Circuit’s extended route and slower ascent make it ideal for those new to high-altitude hiking or anyone wanting to fully immerse in the journey.
- Surreal Summit Moment at Uhuru Peak: Stand at 19,341 ft on the Roof of Africa with arms outstretched in celebration. A once-in-a-lifetime moment of pure exhilaration and achievement!
- A Women’s Team, One Shared Goal: Join a supportive group of women adventurers on a bucket-list-worthy journey that tests your limits and fills your soul.
Available Tour Dates
June 20 – 30, 2026
Limited Spots Available
Tour Leader: Tracey Seward
Join Webinar
November 12, 2026 @ 6PM CST
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Ladies who adventure, are you seeking a challenging event that combines a dream destination with a bucket-list, brag worthy experience? Join us on our Tanzania Kilimanjaro Women’s Northern Circuit Hike 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!
Meet Your Team
Tracey Seward
Tour Leader
Your Team: The Heart and Soul of Every Green Edventures Tour
From the moment your journey begins, your Green Edventures Tour Leader becomes your adventure buddy and biggest cheerleader. Paired with a knowledgeable local guide, this dynamic duo ensures every part of your trip runs smoothly. Whether uncovering hidden gems, navigating the unexpected, or building camaraderie among the group, their care and expertise create a travel experience that’s seamless, meaningful, and unforgettable.
Available Tour Dates
June 20 – 30, 2026
Tour Leader: Tracey Seward
Join Webinar
November 12, 2026 @ 6PM CST
Click below to reserve spot or get link to recording.
Register Here
Tour Map
Itinerary
Overview
Northern Circuit Route
There are 7 routes to the summit on Kilimanjaro. Our route, the Northern Circuit Route is the newest route, less traveled and more quiet, and boasts the highest success rate of all routes. 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 Route 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: 7381 ft.
- Highest Elevation: 19,340ft.
- Days on the mountain: 8
Day 1: Welcome to Arusha, Tanzania
Our team will meet you at the airport and transport you to the hotel. Rest and enjoy the hotel amenities before the group meeting to prepare for the adventure that begins tomorrow.
Overnight and dinner at Under The Shade Safari Lodge, Airport Planet Lodge, Lake Duluti Lodge, or Ameg Lodge for dinner and overnight (depending on availabilities). (D)
Day 2: Londorossi Gate (7,381 ft) to Mti Mkumbwa Camp (8,692 ft)
At 9am we will drive you several hours to the Western side of Mt. Kilimanjaro and to the Londrossi Gate, where our guides and porters will prepare and pack the equipment and supplies Once at the gate you will be given a packed lunch and after registration with the Kilimanjaro Park office, we will drive for another 45 mins to Lemosho Glades where your trek will begin with ascending into the rainforest.
You will ascend for approx. 3 hours in dense rain forest which could be very wet and muddy so be ready with your gaiters and trekking poles.
By mid afternoon we will reach Mti Mkubwa Camp (8,692 ft.), also known as Big Tree Camp. The tents will have already been assembled by the porters who ran ahead of us.
Hike time: 3 hrs.
Elevation Change: +1,311 ft.
Estimation distance: 3 miles
Final Elevation: 8,692 ft
Zone: Tropical rainforest
Meals: BLD
Day 3: Mt. Mkubwa Camp (8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (11,500 ft)
This scenic day begins in lush rainforest and climbs steadily through the heather zone, offering views of Shira Ridge and Kibo Peak. The trail can be steep in places as it ascends onto the Shira Plateau. Expect 6–8 hours of hiking as you gain significant elevation.
- Hike time: 5-6 hrs.
- Elevation change: +2,808 ft.
- Estimation distance: 5-7 miles
- Final Elevation: 11,500 ft
Meals: BLD
Day 4: Shira One Camp (11,500 ft) to Shira Two ( 12,628 ft)
Today is spent on a gentle hike across the Shira Plateau which is one of the largest high-altitude plateaus in the world. It also offers fantastic views of Shira Cathedral, a dramatic buttress of rock. You can look forward to seeing giant lobelias, senecios and giant groundsels. Camp is at the first high camp of Shira Two.
Temperatures will start to change around this point in the trek. Expect night-time temps to drop below freezing.
- Hike time: 3-4 hrs
- Elevation change: + 1,128 ft.
- Elevation distance: 3-4 miles
- Final elevation: 12,628 ft.
- Zone: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone
Meals: BLD
Day 5: Shira Two Camp (12,628 ft.) to Moir Hut (13,652 ft)
This short, high-altitude hike veers off the main trail into a quiet, less-traveled valley. The landscape transitions to alpine desert with scattered heather and views of a wide glacial riverbed below. Moir Hut offers peaceful solitude and optional hikes beneath the Lent Hills.
- Hike time: 2-4 hrs
- Elevation change: +1,024 ft
- Estimated distance: 3-4 miles
- Final elevation: 13,652 ft.
- Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone
Meals: BLD
Day 6: Moir hut (13,652 ft) to Pofu Camp (13,123 ft)
On this day you will have a rather long but at the same time easy trek. After a short steep climb out of Moir Valley onto the Lent’s Hills, you will start going around the northern slope of Kilimanjaro. The terrain is moon-like, with rolling inclines and declines without any real altitude gain.. This route passes close to the border with Kenya, so weather permitting, you will be treated to amazing views of the Tsavo and Amboseli Valleys. Today, we will stop for lunch on the trail at Buffalo Camp, and then will descend through the mountain, around the southern circuit train until we reach our camp, immersed in Kilimanjaro wilderness.
- Hike time: 6-7 hours.
- Elevation change: -530 ft.
- Estimated distance: 6-7 miles
- Final elevation: 13,123 ft
- Zone: High alpine zone
Day 7: Pofu camp (13,123 ft) to Third Cave camp (12,894 ft)
This is a relatively short and gentle day that continues along the quiet Northern Circuit trail. The route rolls across the alpine desert with minor elevation changes and expansive views of the eastern slopes of Kilimanjaro. With little vegetation and fewer trekkers, it’s a peaceful stretch that allows your body to adjust before the climb to School Hut.
You might even spot Cape buffalo along the way.
- Hike time: 3.5-4 hours
- Elevation change: -229 ft
- Estimated distance: 4 miles
- Final elevation: 12,894 ft
- Zone: Alpine desert
Meals: BLD
Day 8: Third Cave (12,894ft) to Kibo Hut (15,400ft)
This day is 4 – 5 hours walk maximum, we will arrive at Kibo hut in the early afternoon and have a hot lunch at the camp. After lunch we rest waiting, and hydrate, then after an early dinner, try to sleep and rest more.
Between 11 pm-12 am, we wake up, eat a light breakfast and start our hike the summit leaving camp between 1-2 am towards Uhuru Peak
- Camp (15,400 ft)
- Elevation change: 3,943 ft
- Estimated distance: 3.2 miles
- Ascent time: 5-7 hrs.
Meals: BLD
Day 9: Kibo Camp (15,400 ft) to Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft) + Descent
This is a challenging day and will require you to dig in mentally and physically because you will hike for 12-16 hours today. Yes, 12-16. That is not a typo.
Today’s trek consists of three parts:
Part 1: Ascent
A 12-2 am departure from Kibo camp. After walking in the dark for about 7-8 hours, you reach Stella Point. Just 1 hour more to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro. You will see the sun rise on this unforgettable day you hiked to the highest peak in Africa.
Part 2: Celebration
You did it!!! Photos, hugs, high-fives at 19,340 ft. We stay as long as weather permits and hikers’ conditions allows. Approximately 45 min – 1 hour.
Part 3: Descent
Another 5-6 hours descent from Uhuru Peak to Millennium camp at 10, 170 ft. We will overnight at Millennium camp and get a good night’s sleep at this significantly lower elevation.
- Summit time: 7 hrs
- Elevation change: 3,942 ft
- Estimated distance: 3.2 miles
- Final elevation: 19,343 ft
- Descent time: 8 hrs
- Elevation change: -6,813 ft
- Estimated distance: 7.5 miles
- Final elevation: 12,530 ft
Meals: BLD
Day 10: Millennium Camp (12,530 ft) to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft)
The final descent drops quickly through moorland and into lush montane forest. The trail can be steep and slippery, especially if wet, but the scenery is vibrant and alive with birdsong and fresh mountain air. You’ll feel the altitude shift with each step. At Mweka Gate, you’ll check out, receive your summit certificate, and begin the drive back to the lodge.
Pickup transfer to Arusha for overnight at the Lodge for a celebratory dinner and overnight (and one of the best showers of your life!).
- Descent time: 4-6 hrs
- Elevation change: -7,150 ft
- Estimated distance: 6.21 miles
- Final elevation: 5,380 ft
Meals: BLD
Day 11: Departure
Rest and relax at the hotel before heading to the airport or onto safari. (B)
Reviews
What our adventurers say about our Tanzania Kilimanjaro Women’s Northern Circuit Hike
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Loved Loved Loved this trip! We climbed Kilimanjaro. We took the long slow route (9 days) but it was perfect for our group.
The guides and porters were wonderful. You could not have done it without their … More great support both physically and mentally.
Everything on the trip was taken care of and we all felt safe the whole time.
Green Edventures and Matangos Expeditions were the absolute best - I highly recommend for any adventure trip! -
Professional, organized and well run tours that are affordable. Great for solo travels and groups. Africa was a life changing adventure, especially having up close animal encounters was truly amazing. … More All accommodations and meals were excellent. Everything was well planned from the time I arrived at the airport in Kilimanjaro to the time I left. I also met some wonderful like minded travelers. I will be traveling with GreenEdventures again in 2021 and beyond....
F.A.Q.
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
(888) 622-4911
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What is the average age of the participants?
The average age range of our tour participants is 45-55 years. Our groups tend to be multi-generational, so there may be participants ranging from their 30s to their 70s. This trip is open to any woman who is healthy, active, and resonates with the itinerary.
Do women travel solo or with friends?
Both! There is usually a 60/40 split between solo travelers and those traveling with friends. By day 3, we all become good friends, and it’s hard to tell who is solo and who isn’t.
I am a solo traveler. Do I get charged more for a single room?
No. Solo travelers are paired with other solo travelers. There are no forced single supplements. On many tours a single room upgrade is available at extra cost.
Do I need any vaccinations?
There are currently no required vaccinations.
What happens after I sign up?
You will receive an automatic email confirmation indicating your deposit was received. Within 24-48 hours, someone from Green Edventures will follow up with a personal email welcoming you to the tour! We are excited to meet you!
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! Pay a small deposit to secure your spot. Then, pay the balance in interest-free installments using a credit card or checking account. There is no bank transaction fees when you use your checking account. If you want the convenience of using a credit card, the bank will charge 3%. You can switch between the two payment options at any time.
What is the cutoff date to confirm the tour?
The tour will need critical mass within 90 days of departure. In the unlikely event we don’t reach this minimum, a full refund will be issued.
Is airfare included in the price?
The package price covers land fees only. Participants need to book and pay for their own flights. We can offer guidance and once we have confirmed the tour we will provide travel parameters for booking your flight.
Should I get travel insurance?
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