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7/8 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMB – SHIRA ROUTE

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7/8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb – Shira Route

The Shira route is one of the older Kilimanjaro routes, and is very similar to the Lemosho route. The only differences between them is the trail walked on first couple of days, and that the starting point of the Shira is higher. Shira Route starts at 3,600 meters and is therefore not ideal for trekkers who have little or no experience of high altitude trekking.The Shira Route is practically identical to the Lemosho Route. In fact, Shira was the original route before Lemosho was created to improve the route start point.

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Arrival in Tanzania

Day 1: Shira Gate to Simba Camp

Day 2: Simba Camp to Shira Plateau

Day 3: Shira Plateau Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Day 5:Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

 

Included

  • Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
  • Airport Transfers round trip
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Drinking water 
  • All National Park & Hut Fees or Camping fees

Excluded

  • International flights
  •  Extra night
  • Travel insurance
  •  Items of a personal nature
  • Lunch & Dinner (but Neeko tours will arrange upon your request for an extra charge).
  •  Roundtrip airport transfer
  •  International flights
  •  Additional accommodation
  •  Tips
  •  Services not mentioned in the program
  •  Travel insurance

Arrive in Tanzania

Upon arrival at the airport, your driver shall pick you up and drive to your hotel in Arusha. Have a rest and prepare for your safari in the next morning.

Accommodation at appointed Hotel

Detailed Itenary

Day 1: Shira Gate to Simba Camp

depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours; here we will complete entry formalities while guides and porters prepare equipment. We then continue to drive up a steep path to the Shira Gate where we will begin the hike. The trek starts through shrubs and giant heather until we reach Simba Camp.

Day 2: Simba Camp to Shira Plateau

a fairly easy day to help with acclimatization. We begin by exploring the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations on the plateau. Then we take a scenic path to the Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles, before settling at Shira Plateau.

Day 3: Shira Plateau Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

On the last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel

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