8-Day Kilimanjaro Shira Route Trek
Mount Kilimanjaro
$2000 / adult
Child: $1520
Tour Details
Shira route is approaching Mt. Kilimanjaro from the western side and a little longer trail. The route is very remote and receives quite fewer trekkers. As the route is considered identical to Lemosho the scenery is quite captivating. The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.
Activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Shira One Camp.
After breakfast at Arusha, we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we drive a short distance on a steep track through farmland and plantations to the starting of Shira Route. We start our ascent along with the shrub forests the trail climbs steadily with wide views of Kibo Icefield to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau.
Day 2: Shira 2 camp
Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut. As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.
Day 3: Moir Hut.
In the morning we cross-part of the plateau through lush heather and moorland then into expensive high Savannah desert before reaching Moir hut in the alpine zone. For extra acclimatization one can take walk around for the higher lands around the camp; the views are superb. Lunch will be served at the Fisher camp. The afternoon will be the acclimatization walk up onto the Lent Hills, the summit of which is at 4,700 meters.
Day 4: Barranco Valley -Karanga Camp
Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).
Day 5: Karanga Camp -Barafu Camp
A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp
Day 6: Barafu Camp - Summity
Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Day 7: Summit - Mweka Camp -Mweka Gate
Wake before midnight to begin the steep climb over volcanic scree, following zig-zags to Stella Point (5,735 m) for sunrise over Mawenzi. From here, those feeling strong can continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), Africa’s highest point. After celebrating, descend swiftly to Barafu Camp for refreshments before continuing down to Mweka Camp for the night.
Day 8: Mweka Gate - Arusha
A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha at Karama Lodge and Spa Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking. Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and Spa: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included
What's Included
Included
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and all parks
Camping fees
• Airport transfers
• Hotel before and after the climb.
• Portable toilet (Chemical toilet)
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
• Emergency oxygen
• Basic first aid kit
• Qualified mountain guide
assistant guides
porters
and cook
• Salaries for the mountain crew
• Breakfast
lunch
and dinner
• Camping equipment (tents
camp chairs
tables & sleeping mattress
• Porter to carry your duffel bag
Not included
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• Flights and airport taxes
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• Compulsory tips for guides
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porters
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and cook (See tipping guideline)
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• Tanzania Visa
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• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
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• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
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• Snacks
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personal medicine
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and water purifying tablets
Travel Information
Departure point: Moshi, Tanzania
Pickup: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Drop-off: Moshi, Tanzania
Best season: June to October, December to February
Transport: Private transfers
Accommodation: Basic huts with mattresses and pillows
Meals: Full board
Age range: 16-65
Languages: English, Swahili
Booking policy
A deposit of 30 % is required to secure your Booking
Cancellation policy
Cancellation made 30 days before departure will receive a full refund Cancellation made 15 - 29 days before departure will incur a 50% Cancellation fee: no refund for cancellation made less than 15 days before departure .
Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
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