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6 DAYS KILIMANJARO TREKKING (SHIRA ROUTE)

Shira Route

About Kilimanjaro Trekking via Shira Route (6 Days)

Very similar to Lemosho route, however it starts at 3,600m/12,100ft and is therefore not ideal for trekkers who have little or no experience of high altitude trekking.
On the first day you will drive to Londros Gate for registration and continue drive to Murom starting point before joining the Lemosho Route at Shira Camp 2. The high starting point is however a major negative for this route as many experience altitude sickness from day one without enough time to acclimatize.
The route over the Shira Plateau has several possible variations. After Shira Camp 2 the route joins the Machame Route via Lava Tower, and then descends to the Barranco Camp via the Southern Circuit. Ascent to Uhuru Peak is made via Barafu Camp and up the southern slopes 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.

ITINERARY OF 6 DAYS SHIRA ROUTE KILIMANJARO

Arrival: Airport to Hotel

Pickup at the Kilimanjaro airport and transportation to the pre-reserved accommodation for breakfast. Receive a briefing from the mountain guide that day. On this day, the guide examines the climber's gear to make sure it is appropriate. The guide also determines if the customer has any unique requirements, such as dietary needs.

Day 2 : Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Shira Gate, Hike to Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3850m/12,600ft
• Distance: 8km/5mi
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
The drive from Moshi to the trailhead takes about 3 hours. We hike through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Shira Camp.

Day 3 : Hike Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

• Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
• Distance: 10km/6mi
• Walking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Day 4 : Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp.

• Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
• Distance: 5km/3mi
• Hiking Time: 34 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.

Day 5 : Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
• Distance: 4km/2mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

Day 6 : Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
• Down to 3090m/10,150ft
• Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
• Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.

Day 7 : Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi

• Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
• Distance: 10km/6mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Forest.
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).

Day 8 :Departure

Customers get up, eat the complimentary breakfast, and make plans for the day. Clients who are going on a safari get picked up for the safari. Clients are driven to the Kilimanjaro airport when they fly home. Customers traveling to Zanzibar or other nearby locations receive the appropriate assistance.

Price per Person

FROM $ 1,460 USD

PRICE INCLUDES

--Meet and greet services
--Assistance at the airport
--Mountain guide and porters
--Transfers as specified
--All pre and post climb accommodation as mentioned
--All accommodation and meals on the mountain
--All park fees
--Hut/camp fees and rescue fees

PRICE EXCLUDES

--International flights
--Visas
--Airport tax (pay direct)
--Driver guide
--Mountain guide and porters gratuities
--Climbing gear
--If required can be hired locally
--Drinks
--Dining rooms tips
--Personal travel and baggage insurance
--Telephone bill
--laundry and any items of a personal nature