6-Ultimate Day Kilimanjaro Climb Via Shira Route Tour

Package Overview

Similar to the Lemosho route, the Shira route is another way to reach Kilimanjaro from the west. In fact, Lemosho is an upgraded version of the original Shira route. Unlike Lemosho, which begins at Londorossi Gate and travels through the rainforest to Shira 1 Camp, the Shira route skips this walk by transporting climbers via vehicle to Shira Gate, which is close to the Shira Ridge. The 6-day itinerary is ultimately faster, with a more direct summit push, while the 7-day version provides an extra day for acclimatization. This flexibility is ideal for those on a tighter schedule or those who need additional time to acclimate for a safer summit attempt."

HIGHLIGHTS
Day 0; Arrival in Arusha or Moshi
Day 1; Shira gate to Shira camp 2
Day 2; Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
Day 3; Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Day 4; Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Day 5; Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Day 6; Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA OR MOSHI

  An agent from Cliff Africa Adventure will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and take you to your accommodation in Moshi or Arusha. Among the facilities the hotel provides to make your stay delightful are a swimming pool, hot water, friendly staff, Internet access, and comfortable rooms. To ensure you are prepared to start the climb, our managers or guides will give you a briefing in the evening.
  
  SHIRA GATE TO SHIRA CAMP 2
  
  Elevation: 11,800 ft to 12,500 ft
  Hiking Time: 2 hours
  Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
  Habitat: Heath
  Meals: Full Board
  
  Following breakfast and your guide's briefing, depart Moshi and travel for a few hours to the Shira Gate on Kilimanjaro western flank. Once there, register with the national park. Start hiking and head straight into the rain forest. You are walking up a ridge on a meandering, muddy track through the rainforest. Trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful because it can get muddy and wet at these lower heights. Make a lunch break halfway and arrive at the Shira Camp in the afternoon. Take a nap, unpack, and have some coffee or tea. Dinner is provided at 7:00 p.m. in the early evening.

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• Day 2 : SHIRA 2 CAMP TO LAVA TOWER

  Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  Distance: 7 km | 4 miles
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: Full Board
  
  We proceed eastward up a hill before turning southeast toward the 300-foot-tall volcanic rock structure known as the Lava Tower. We travel 13,000 feet through the peculiar yet stunning Senecio Forest to reach Barranco Camp. The time spent at a higher altitude is quite helpful for acclimatization, even when you start and finish the day at the same elevation.

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• Day 3 : BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP

  Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: Full Board
  
  We start the day by going down into a gully to the Great Barranco Wall's base. Next, we ascend the almost 900-foot cliff, which is steep but not technically challenging. We traverse a sequence of hills and valleys from the summit of the Barranco Wall before descending precipitously into Karanga Valley. We reach Karanga Camp after a very strenuous ascent. Today is shorter and intended for acclimatization.

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• Day 4 : KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP

  Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  Distance: 4 km | 2 miles
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: Full Board
  
  As we exit Karanga, we come to the intersection with the Mweka Trail. We keep going until we reach the rocky part of Barafu Hut. The Southern Circuit, which provides views of the summit from a variety of perspectives, is now complete. Here, we set up camp, relax, and eat dinner early in order to get ready for the summit day. You can see the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi from here.

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• Day 5 : BARAFU CAMP TO UHURU PEAK

  Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
  
  Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
  Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
  Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
  Habitat: Arctic
  Meals: Full Board
  
  Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
  
  Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
  Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
  Distance: 12 km | 7 miles
  Habitat: Rain Forest
  Meals: Full Board
  
  We start our ascent quite early in the morning (about midnight). This part of the journey is the most physically and mentally taxing. At this altitude and time of day, the wind and cold can be severe. We take regular but brief stops as we climb for several hours in the dark. You will be rewarded with the most spectacular sunrise you will ever see approaching Mawenzi Peak, which is located close to Stella Point (18,900 feet). We return to Mweka camp after reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent.

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• Day 6 : MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE

  Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Distance: 10 km | 6 miles
  Habitat: Rain Forest
  Meals: Full Board
  
  Our final day is spent descending to Mweka Gate and picking up our summit credentials. At lower altitudes, it may be muddy and damp. We go an additional hour from the gate to Mweka Village. A car will pick us up in Mweka Village and take us back to the Moshi or Arusha Accommodation.

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Inclusions

• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi or Arusha
• 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi or Arusha
• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate.
• Park entry fees.
• Camping fees.
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services.
• 4 Season mountain tents.
• Double layered Sleeping Mats.
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.
• 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
• Hot water for washing.
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park
• Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
• Government taxes.
• Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter.
• Emergency first-aid kit.
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent

Exclusions

• Tanzania Visa
• International and domestic flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Liquors, beers and bottled beverage

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

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