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8 Days, 7 Night(s)

Mt.kilimanjaro shira route

FROM $ 2,700.00
Mt.kilimanjaro shira route

Shira route is another trail that approaches Mount Kilimanjaro in the west just a few kilometers a way from the Lemosho route.

Tour Duration: 8 Days, 7 Night(s)

Safari Overview
  • Trip profile
    8 Days, 7 Night(s)
  • Tour Code
    8827
  • Destinations
    Shira one camp Shira two camp site Moir huts Baranco camp Barafu Camp site Uhuru peak Uhuru peak Mweka camp site
  • Accomodations
    Shira one camp site Moir huts πŸ›– Baranco camp site Karanga camp site Barafu camp site Uhuru peak Mweka camp site Mweka gate
  • Transportation
    Safari Land Cruiser Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris

Day 1 - Moshi town

Leave hotel after breakfast for 8 Days Shira Route Mount Kilimanjaro to shira gate, all the way driving. After we finish with the park gate, start hiking to shira plateau for 4hrs, dinner and

Distance: 3000m KM Transport: Safari Land Cruiser

Accommodation: Shira one camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 2 - Shira one camp site

Early hike will start after breakfast to shira hut which is 5-6 hrs, lunch will be on the way. Dinner and over night in the camp.[3700m].

Distance: 3700m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Moir huts πŸ›– | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 3 - Moir huts πŸ›–

The morning walk is a steady climb away from the moorland of Shira Plateau to reach the broad upland desert beneath the Lent Hills, with expansive views in all directions.

Distance: 4400m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Baranco camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 4 - Baranco camp site

This is a very short day and as well is going down to Baranco camp which is [3800m] and this one will help you very much for acclimatizing for the summit. Dinner and over night in the camp.

Distance: 3800m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Karanga camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 5 - Karanga camp site

We 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.

Distance: 3900m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Barafu camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 6 - Barafu camp site

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.

Distance: 4500mΕ« KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Uhuru peak | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 7 - Uhuru peak

The final part of the climb to it usually starts just after midnight, reaching the summit just before or after sunrise β€” depending on fitness.

Distance: Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Mweka Camp KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Mweka camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 8 - Mweka camp site

We take breakfast at 8.30am and then walk down to Mweka gate, then cash our transport to Moshi or Arusha. End of your 8 Days Shira Route Mount Kilimanjaro.

Distance: Mweka Camp (3,100 m) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m) KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Mweka gate | Meal Plan: Lunch










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Tour Duration 7 Days, 6 Nights

Physical rating Average
Tour Category Private
Tour Code 8257