Kilimanjaro route: Circuit Climb

The Circuit Climb is the most wonderful way to see the entire Kilimanjaro massif - but it requires 10 days and  9 nights on the mountain. 

The route follows the circuit trail that goes right around the mountain at a relatively high altitude - typically between 3000 and 4000m. This simple trail is used by the National Park for accessing the entire massif and also as a training route for Kilimanjaro guides.

As the climber gets onto the remote north flank, an element of excitement and risk is present. Rescue from the north takes longer and is more difficult. It is so remote here that the shy eland (an antelope that has grown long coats especially to deal with the cold Kilimanjaro nights) are often seen as well as the occasional buffalo coming to lick minerals from the natural caves high on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. We have even seen lion pug marks high on the remote slopes of Kilimanjaro!  Something you are unlikely to see - another climbing group!!