Londorosi/Shira is nearly identical to the Lemosho route. In fact, this was the original route and Lemosho is the improved variation. Although Shira is a varied and beautiful route, it is less favorable than its successor due to the relatively high altitude of Shira’s starting point, which is accessed quickly by vehicle. It is possible that climbers will experience some altitude related symptoms on the first day while camping at 11,800 feet.
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Arusha to Shira Ridge. The vehicle bypasses the rain forest zone and the hiking trail begins on Shira Ridge.
The Londorossi route connects Kilimanjaro’s western highlands, providing a unique and quiet pathway to the summit. The longer, less traveled route might be ideal for travelers who want more peace and natural surroundings. Starting from the Londorossi gate, you will be taken by vehicle to the starting altitude of the Shira Plateau and will avoid hiking from the lower rainforest zone. This option will provide you with the high altitude early on in your trek and will give the company important acclimatization time from day one.
Trip Summary
Start: Arusha, Tanzania
End: Arusha, Tanzania
Destinations: Mount Kilimanjaro
Theme: Hiking
Age Requirement: 10 Years minimum
Physical level: Medium
Max group size: Any size
End of the Trek
Price: US$ 2,250 per person
Single Supplement: US$ 300. This is applicable for a single climber only.
Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha:
At Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted by our transfer driver and taken to Arusha Planet Lodge, close to Arusha. The rest of the day is for you to do as you please. You can opt to spend the day relaxing by the lodge pool or explore the town of Arusha. In the late afternoon you will be briefed by our team on what to expect on your upcoming trek.
Activities : Trekking
Londorosi Gate (7381ft/2250m) to Shira 1 Camp (/12,600 ft/ 3840 m) 18 km, 5-7 hours:
After breakfast at the hotel we will drive by forward to Londorosi Gate, for registration and you will meet the crews. After the registration we keep drive to Moram Hill 3395m, where we get drop and start hiking, which is a very short hiking probably one hour to Shira 1 Camp. After arrives at Shira 1 Camp, you get a rest, dinner and sleep.
Activities : Trekking
Shira 1 Camp (12,600 ft/3840m) to Moir Camp (13697ft/4175m) 4 to 5hours moorland:
Wake up, get breakfast and start hiking where you will pass through the moorland where you will get the best view of Kibo Peak and Shira Cathedral therefore we will walk in the shira plateau, a half on the way we will have lunch and then continue to Moir Camp, getting rest and later at evening walk for acclimatization and get back for dinner.
Activities : Trekking
Moir Camp (13697ft/4175m) to Barranco Camp (/12,800 ft/3900m):
Getting breakfast, pack and start hiking, so this day will be a very wonderful because of big time for acclimatization,where we will hike straight to Lava Tower which is 14930ft/4600m, here we will have our lunch for the aim of getting time to gain altitude, and starting ascent to Barranco Camp, rest and waiting for dinner.
Activities : Trekking
Barranco Camp (12,960ft / 3,950m/) to Karanga Valley (13,780ft / 4,035m) 7 Kilometers:
Leave Barranco Camp after breakfast starting climbing Barranco wall, nicknamed as Breakfast wall because after breakfast you have to climb the wall (not technical climbing).Climbing Barranco wall it takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. From there we hike up and down to Karanga camp 13780ft/4035m probably it will take 2 hours also is another short hiking day where we can get a hot lunch, rest and doing acclimatization by the time you will be given from guide.
Activities : Trekking
Karanga Camp (/13,780ft / 4,035m) to Barafu Camp (15,100ft / 4,600m/) 6 kilometers:
After breakfast, begin the hike to Barafu Camp. On the way to Barafu, you view several Kibo’s glaciers, Mawenzi Peak as well as the junction that connects the descent route which is Mweka route. Although the trail to Barafu passes through alpine desert with little vegetation, Barafu Camp offers stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Try to sleep as soon as you finish dinner as you will awake before midnight for your summit hike, and take all your warm gears for hiking to the summit.
Activities : Trekking
Barafu Camp (15,100ft /4,600m) to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft / 5,895m) to Mweka Camp (10,170ft / 3,100m) 18 kilometers:
At the mid night we wake up at 11:30pm and get a light breakfast before we start hiking to the summit. We should start at 12:00am and it will take 5 hours to reach to the Stella point 14000ft/ 5730m which is at the rim of the crater. And from Stella point to UHURU Peak the highest peak of Kilimanjaro mountain which it will take one hour hiking through the rim of the crater. Approximately we will be at the Summit at the sunrise time 6:00am to 7:00am, where you will get time to enjoy and taking pictures. Afterward you will start to descent back to Barafu Camp where we will have lunch packing and keep descending to Mweka camp where you will have dinner and rest.
Activities : Trekking
Mweka Camp (10,170ft / 3,100m/) to Mweka Gate (4,920ft / 1500m/) 10 kilometers:
A scrumptious breakfast is followed by a traditional farewell ceremony from your mountain crew, before you start your final stretch down the mountain. You will once more trek through the rainforest, giving you another opportunity to spot the cheeky colobus monkeys, finally reaching the Mweka Gate. You will be met at the gate and taken back to Arusha Planet Lodge for a long shower and relaxed day by the pool. Stay overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge on bed and breakfast basis.
Activities : Trekking
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | $ 2250 / Adult( With Tax ) |
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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