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8 Days, 7 Night(s)

Mt.kilimanjaro shira route

FROM $ 2,700
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

The Shira Route is one of the lesser used trails on Mount Kilimanjaro, making it perfect for those wishing to avoid large numbers of climbers on the first few days.

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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