Shira route special trekking

7 DAY KILIMANJARO-SHIRA ROUTE TREKKING

$1900-2300 USD

Safari summary

Normally March, April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided. November is usually short rains but it is not often rains all the days so Climbing is possible. The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February and also August and September. July can be colder and November to December can be wet. January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

Kilimanjaro

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA We stay at the Arusha Safari Lodge, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure. We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

Camping

Day 2: Shira one camp

Kilimanjaro

DAY 2: SHIRA ONE CAMP (FULL BOARD) After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we drive a short distance on a steep track through farmland and plantations to the starting of Shira Route. Londrossi Gate to Shira One Camp (3550 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Camping

Day 3: Shira Two Camp

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DAY 3: SHIRA HUT (FULL BOARD) Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut. As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Shira Camp One to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Camping

Day 4: Barranco Camp

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DAY 4: BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD) Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.). Moir Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

Camping

Day 5: Karanga Camp

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DAY 5: KARANGA CAMP (FULL BOARD) A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp Barranco Valley to Karanga Camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Camping

Day 6: Barafu Camp

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DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD) Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.

Camping

Day 7: Uhuru Peak

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DAY 7: SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD) Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

Camping

Day 8:

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DAY 8: MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD) A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.

Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge:

Day 9: Arusha to the Airport

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DAY 9: DEPARTING DAY: After saying bye to our team of guides, then you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

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