About Shira Route
Shira route approaches from the West of Kilimanjaro and is nearly identical to the Lemosho Route. In fact, Shira was the original Lemosho Route on this western side of the mountain. While Lemosho Route starts at Londorossi Gate and treks through the rain forest to Shira 1 Camp, the Shira route bypasses this segment by using a vehicle to transport climbers to Shira Gate, located near the Shira Ridge. On the first day on the mountain, climbers begin their hike from (3,400 m) and end at Shira One Campsite, (3,500m). The remainder of the route follows the southern circuit route, traversing beneath the Southern ice fields before summiting from Barafu or Western Breach Route.
You will be picked up from airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek.
Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking
gears.
Elevation: 1,830m to 3,850m
Distance: 8km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Drive from Moshi to the trail head 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.
Distance: 8km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Drive from Moshi to the trail head 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.
Elevation: 3,800m to 3,950m
Distance: 10km
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”. 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.
Distance: 10km
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”. 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.
Elevation: 3,950m to 4,235m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Today is short day of trekking. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4,235m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the Southern ice field. You will then return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Elevation: 4,235m to 4,600m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is tough because of altitude. The walk takes few hours because of short distance but is steep which need slowly walk so to avoid tiredness. You will completely walk across alpine desert with strong and cold winds blows from the ever closer Kibo peak and its ice. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you commence your push for the summit.
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is tough because of altitude. The walk takes few hours because of short distance but is steep which need slowly walk so to avoid tiredness. You will completely walk across alpine desert with strong and cold winds blows from the ever closer Kibo peak and its ice. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you commence your push for the summit.
Elevation: 4,600m to 5,895m to 3,100m
Distance: 15km
Hiking time: 10 to 12 hours
Habitat: Desert and ice.
Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Leave to the peak at 12; 00AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s. After your summit activities done, you will descend back to the Barafu campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your belongings, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka campsite.
Distance: 15km
Hiking time: 10 to 12 hours
Habitat: Desert and ice.
Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Leave to the peak at 12; 00AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s. After your summit activities done, you will descend back to the Barafu campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your belongings, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka campsite.
Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m
Distance: 9km
Descending time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations.
Distance: 9km
Descending time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations.
• Guided Kilimanjaro trek as per the detailed itinerary
• Services of a professional English-speaking guide certified in Wilderness First Response (WFR) and CPR
• Adequate mountain crew, including a skilled cook and experienced porters
• Two nights of accommodation before and after the trek (bed and breakfast basis)
• Airport transfers to and from the hotel
• All meals during the trek, as specified in the itinerary
• Clean drinking water and full-board mountain meals
• All applicable National Park entry and hut fees, crew permits, and VAT
• Fair and sustainable wages for all mountain crew members
• Transfers to and from the park gates
• Complimentary use of an oxygen cylinder
• Portable private toilet with porter support
• Use of high-quality, imported trekking equipment
NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES PRICES.
• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees for entry into Tanzania
• Travel or medical insurance (mandatory; we recommend obtaining suitable coverage)
• Personal trekking gear rentals (e.g., sleeping bags, trekking poles, etc.)
• Items of a personal nature.
• Tips for guides, porters and cook (Recommended $20 per guides, $15 per cook, $10 per porter all per day).
• Personal Hiking/Trekking gears (Some Gears are available for Rent).
• Extra days in hotel.
• Services of a professional English-speaking guide certified in Wilderness First Response (WFR) and CPR
• Adequate mountain crew, including a skilled cook and experienced porters
• Two nights of accommodation before and after the trek (bed and breakfast basis)
• Airport transfers to and from the hotel
• All meals during the trek, as specified in the itinerary
• Clean drinking water and full-board mountain meals
• All applicable National Park entry and hut fees, crew permits, and VAT
• Fair and sustainable wages for all mountain crew members
• Transfers to and from the park gates
• Complimentary use of an oxygen cylinder
• Portable private toilet with porter support
• Use of high-quality, imported trekking equipment
NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES PRICES.
• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees for entry into Tanzania
• Travel or medical insurance (mandatory; we recommend obtaining suitable coverage)
• Personal trekking gear rentals (e.g., sleeping bags, trekking poles, etc.)
• Items of a personal nature.
• Tips for guides, porters and cook (Recommended $20 per guides, $15 per cook, $10 per porter all per day).
• Personal Hiking/Trekking gears (Some Gears are available for Rent).
• Extra days in hotel.
6 DAY KILIMANJARO CLIMBING SHIRA
| No of client | Price in USD |
|---|---|
| 1 Solo | $2660 |
| 2 People | $2620 |
| 3 -5 People | $2580 |
| 6 -8 People | $2540 |
| 9 and Above | $2500 |
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