8 Days Shira Route
8 days—Mount kilimanjaro Climb
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$1860 USD
pp
Safari summary
Apart from different routes in Mount.kilimanjaro, people are always excited about making a trek through Shira route. So, if you are looking for this route to make trekking, then it requires 8 days to complete your trek with proper guides along with you. In order to make this trip possible and smoother, make sure to visit Kilimanjaro boundand start your trekking that whenever you want as per the instruction.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Shira One
We will move to Londorossi National Park Gate for completing the registration process as per the rule. Now, you will continue your path through farmland for short distance along with plantations. After that, we approach towards climbing in order to reach the rim of Shira Plateau through shrub forests. Now, we will be moving towards our first camp called Shira One 3550m/11,646ft, 3-4hrs walking
Shira One Camp
Day 2: Shira Hut
On day 2, we get ready to discover the volcanic rock formations along with moorland of Plateau. Now, we start to walk towards the Shira Cathedral’s summit where you can also find the wilderness over here. The thing is from our camp, we get a chance to witness some unforgettable views of Mt.Meru, overnight at Shira Two 3840m/12,598ft, 4-5hrs walking
Shira Two Camp
Day 3: Moir Hut
After your light breakfast, you will start to climb reaching upland desert below the lent hills with great views. Once the lunch is completed in camp near to Moir Hut where there is a way in order to reach the summit of Lent hills. Dinner and overnight at Moir Hut 4200m/13,779ft
Moir Hut
Day 4: Lave Tower Camp
On day 4, we approach a great ascent and witness the beautiful views by walking over the lava ridges. After your lunch at Lava tower camp 4550m/14927ft, you will have a steep walk over the rocky lower slopes belongs to western breach. Then descent to Baranco Camp 3900m/12,795ft for Dinner and overnight ,6-7hrs walking
Baranco Camp
Day 5: Karanga Campsite
Now, there will be a steep descent towards the Barranco valley bottom and then get into Barranco wall. You are now at the top of the undulating trail which mainly crosses the flanks of Kibo. Then our next camp will be approaching towards Karanga Camp 4100m/13,451ft, 5-7hrs walking
Karanga Camp
Day 6: Barafu Campsite
The path will be easy that contains a wide range of views and then reach Barafu Hut 4600m/ 15,091ft when it comes to lunch. Then, the rest of your day will be spent by taking relaxation and get prepared for the final ascent. 3-4hrs walking
Barafu Camp
Day 7: Mweka forest camp
We wake up at midnight and move towards Crater rim. There is a steep climb which will be taking towards us to Stella point 5735m/18,815ft. Here you can take rest for some time and move climbing up to Uhuru Peak 5895m/19,340m. After that, the descent towards Barafu is fast and after little refreshment where you can reach Mweka forest camp 3100m/10,170ft, 11-15hrs walking.
Mweka Camp
Day 8: Mweka National Park Gate.
After breakfast a quick descend which will take you to Mweka exit Gate 4-5hrs walking where you will meet your driver to Arusha Hotel for long overdue hot shower and celebration
Lush Garden Hotel
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