At 19,336 feet, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is Africa's highest peak. It is the world's tallest walkable mountain, and what a walk it is. You go through 5 different climatic zones to reach the summit.

Location: Tanzania

Total Tour Duration: 8 Days Minimum

Accommodation: Hotels, Huts and Tented camps

Minimum Group Size: 2

Departures: All year

Maximum Altitude of Tour: 5895m

The Shira route, approaches Kilimanjaro’s summit from the west and crosses the caldera of Shira Volcano before heading beneath the southern ice fields of Kibo. The route is seldom used by other trekkers and so your initial two days on the mountain are less crowded than on most other routes. The remainder of the route joins in with the routes from Lemosho and Machame. Your starting altitude is higher than your end point altitude.


Shira Route in brief:-

 8 Days / 7 Nights Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Shira Route

Day 1: Nairobi - Arusha
Leave Nairobi for Arusha by shuttle bus arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon spent at leisure and shopping for the provisions needed for the mountain. Dinner and overnight in an Arusha Hotel.

Shira Route

Day 2:Londrossi to shira One
Estimated Distance 12 km, Hike time 5-6hours
Final Elevation 3500 m, Elevation changed 1050 m
Breakfast, drive to the Londorossi Park Gate. After paper work at the gate continue driving up to Mto wa Simba campsite, stopping for lunch. Arrive at the campsite, during early evening. The drive through the Shira plateau is one of the best opportunities to see big game on Kilimanjaro Park.

Shira Route

Day 3: Shira (1) to Shira (11) Camp
Estimated Distance 4-5 km, Hike time 2-3 hours
Final Elevation 3800 m, Elevation changed 300 m
Breakfast, begins the short hike to Shira hut campsite. This is usually takes no more than 2 hours, but this rest is required for adequate acclimatization. The west face of Kibo volcano (usually referred as Kilimanjaro) looms above the campsite. Have lunch, rest or take a day hike. This hike traverses the lower moorland where large shrubs and wildflowers dominate the landscape.

Shira Route

Day 4:Shira 11 to Baranco Camp
Estimated Distance 8 km, Hike time 6-7 hours
Final Elevation 3950 m, Elevation change 250 m
Breakfast, set off to Barranco (3950 m) skirting just below Lava Tower - you are now walking at approx altitude of 4000 m around the southern side of the Kibo. This is a part of acclimatization – walking up to 4800 m and overnight at 3950 m Once again, pace your self to graduate slowly.

Shira Route

Day 5 : Barranco camp to Barafu
Estimated Distance 8 km, Hike time 8-9 hours
Final Elevation 4600 m, Elevation changed 750 m
Continue from Barranco across and up towards Barafu Hut (4600 m) Today you cross the Barranco Wall – it's a climb over rock-not technical, but tiring and hard /long –ending up in the valley for the Heim Glacier view. Learn to pace yourself with your breathing do not rush to catch up anyone, go at your own, most comfortable speed and you will arrive at the base camp relatively comfortably rest. The summit day starts early.

Shira Route

Day 6 : SUMMIT Day to Mweka Hut
Elevation change: + 1300 m, Elevation change - 2800m
Summit time: 7 hours, Estimated distance: 6 km,
Final elevation: Descent time: 6 hours, Estimated distance: 12 km

Views of Mawenzi to the east and Mount Meru to the west as well as the rift valley are breathtaking and awesome. Kilimanjaro glaciers are as awe-inspiring as

they are pristine. After a rest, descend back to Barafu hut campsite, break camp and descend to Mweka hut campsite at 9'850 ft elevation. Set up camp, eat dinner and get some well-deserved rest. A long day of hiking is approximately 12- 14 hours, depending on the fitness of the climber.

Shira Route

Day 7 : Mweka hut to Mweka Gate
Estimated time 3-4 hours, Estimated distance 8 km
Elevation change –1600 m, Final Elevation 1500 m
Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the short hike won to the park gate to Mweka Park exit Gate. Drive from park gate back to Moshi hotel.

Shira Route

Day 8: Arusha - Nairobi
After breakfast, leave for Nairobi by morning or afternoon shuttle bus. Transfer to a Nairobi Hotel of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.

Tour Price: US$ 1,400 per person sharing.

 

Price includes
Complimentary transfers from the Nairobi - Arusha  and return,
* All park entry fees.

* All camping/hut fees.
* Rescue fees.
* Guide and porters fees.
* Guide and porters salaries.

* Airport Transfers.
* Transport to and from the mountain gates.
* Meals 3 times daily while on the mountain,
* Cook and all kitchen utensils.
* Two nights accommodation in a mid-class hotel (Bed and Breakfast), before and after the climb.

 

The price does not include:
-Item of personal nature.
-Tips to guide and porter

-International flights, 

-Required taxes,

* visa’s,

* vaccinations,

* porters tips,

 * items of clothing and miscellaneous drinks, etc.

 

Mt Kilimanjaro Difficulty Indicator:


Kilimanjaro difficulty

Extended trek with some climbing required over rock, or snow. High altitude trekking but not technical expertise required. Altitude climbed per day is 1000m

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