Depending on its variation (8 or 9 days, including or excluding an acclimatization detour to Lava Tower), the Northern Circuit has a total length of 80km (49mi) to 94km (58mi). This makes it the longest route to climb Kilimanjaro.
Because of its length, the Northern Circuit has the reputation to be difficult. However, the average distance covered per day is 9-10km. Therefore, we do not consider it to be more difficult.
Furthermore, the Northern Circuit has a good altitude profile and offers plenty of opportunity for proper acclimatization as there simply is more time.
As a result, both the 8-day and 9-day itinerary have summit success chances of close to 100%.
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