Shira Route - 7 Days High Start - Wide Horizons Tour

Package Overview

The Shira Route drives high to the Shira Gate (~3,500–3,600 m) and begins on the open Shira Plateau—huge skies, quick views of Kibo, and wide-angle horizons from day one. Because it starts high, it suits trekkers who are already acclimatized (or who’ve just climbed Mount Meru). The trail then joins the southern circuit at Barranco, continues to Barafu, and makes a steady night ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) before descending via Mweka.

(acclimatization) → Barranco → Karanga → Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
Trek Types: Private • Small-Group on request • Camping (hut night not included)
Starting Point/End: Moshi or Arusha (hotel pickup/drop-off)

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Moshi/Arusha → Shira Gate → Shira 1 (High Moorland)

  Drive to the west side for registration, then begin an easy walk across the Shira Plateau to Shira 1 with sweeping views if clouds are clear.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs

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• Day 2 : Shira 1 → Shira 2 (Plateau Traverse)

  Gentle traverse to Shira 2. After lunch, take an optional acclimatization walk toward Cathedral Point for extra altitude and sunset views.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs (+1–2 hrs optional)

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• Day 3 : Shira 2 → Lava Tower (4,630 m) → Barranco (3,960 m)

  Climb steadily to Lava Tower for a key acclimatization stop, then descend into the fertile Barranco Valley. Textbook walk high, sleep low day.
  Hike: ~6–7 hrs

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• Day 4 : Barranco Wall → Karanga Valley

  Fun, non-technical scramble up the Barranco Wall, then rolling terrain to Karanga Camp. Afternoon rest, hydration, and optional short walk.
  Hike: ~4–5 hrs

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• Day 5 : Karanga → Barafu (Summit Camp)

  Short, steady push on alpine scree to Barafu. Early dinner, summit briefing, and lights out—night ascent ahead.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs

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• Day 6 : Summit Day – Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

  Midnight start via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Celebrate, descend to Barafu for a hot drink, then continue down the Mweka route to Mweka Camp for recovery.
  Hike: 12–15 hrs total (ascent + descent)

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• Day 7 : Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi/Arusha

  Final descent through heather and rainforest to Mweka Gate for summit certificates. Private transfer to your hotel for a hot shower and celebration.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs

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Inclusions

• Professional mountain team: lead guide(s), assistant guides, cook, and porter crew
• Kilimanjaro park/conservation fees and mountain camping fees
• Quality camping gear: sleeping tents, dining tent with tables/chairs, sleeping mats
• All meals on the mountain (hearty breakfasts, packed or hot lunches, hot dinners) + hot drinks
• Treated drinking water throughout the trek
• Basic medical kit on the mountain (pulse oximeter; supplemental oxygen for emergencies)
• Pre-trek briefing and gear check in Moshi/Arusha
• Private transfers: hotel ↔ park gates (start and finish)
• Summit certificates

Exclusions

• International flights and Tanzania visa
• Pre/post-trek hotels in Moshi/Arusha (available on request)
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, poles, down jacket; rentals available)
• Travel insurance (recommended for high-altitude trekking)
• Optional upgrades (private toilet tent, single-tent supplement)
• Snacks/energy gels, bottled drinks, and personal expenses
• Tips/gratuities for the mountain crew
• Any services not mentioned as included

Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
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