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Moshi · Kilimanjaro Region · Tanzania
9 Day Shira Route Hike
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From $2,387.65 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Has good scenery, traffic not so high, It has the highest starting point require additional acclimatization, nearly identical to the Lemosho route, it has good rainforest section with wildlife spotting opportunities. Accommodation is in tents
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Walk through the rainforest is on a winding muddy trail up a ridge towards shira
- Explore through semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding a Lava Tower
- Great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach & Wall
- Enjoy a acclimatization hike toward Barafu Camp which is 4670m
- 6hour walk to Stella point is mentally and physically the most challenging
- Encounter snow all the way on your 2hour ascent to Uhuru Peak
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Moshi
Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, pick up and transferred to the Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight.
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Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight.
Day 2
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Briefing After a briefing from your guide, leave Moshi and drive to Londorossi National Park Gate in order to complete the necessary registration formalities before we drive a short distance to Shira Gate (2787m) where we begin our trek.
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin hiking Enter the rainforest immediately. Your walk through the rainforest is on a winding muddy trail up a ridge. At these lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will help. Stop halfway for lunch, and reach the Shira Camp in the afternoon. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available.
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Shira Camp for Overnight.
Day 3
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Barranco Camp The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4600m after about a 5 hours walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4600m). Definitely the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability and headaches. After lunch, you descent again by almost 660m to the Barranco camping 3940m, area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatisation benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset. You may start to feel the effects of altitude here, and to aid your acclimatization, you can choose to spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing to a basecamp below Kibo’s sub peak Mawenzi.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available.
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Overnight at Barranco Camp.
Day 4
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Hike on We leave Barranco camp 3940m, hiking up Barranco 4200m Wall which takes about an hour. Continue to Karanga Camp which takes 4035m,with numerous ascents and descents. Enjoy an afternoon acclimatization hike.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available on this day.
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Overnight at the camp.
Day 5
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Almost there Enjoy a acclimatization hike toward Barafu Camp which is 4670m. Later return to Karanga Camp which is 4035m. This offers you excellent acclimatization offering you even higher chances of reaching the summit.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available on this day.
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Overnight at the camp.
Day 6
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Summit Totally exposed to the ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarise yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is now a further 1225m up and you will make the final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski stick and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get some precious rest and sleep for not more than 5-hours.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available on this day.
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Overnight at the camp.
Day 7
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Uhuru Peak You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5759m) you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well-earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka Camp.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available on this day.
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Overnight will be in Mweka Camp.
Day 8
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Goodmorning! From the Mweka Gate, you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy and long hour walk. In the Mweka village drive to Springlands Hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.
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At Springlands Hotel, you will be served a delicious hot lunch and a long overdue hot shower. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available on this day.
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Springlands Hotel
Day 9
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Thank you for visiting! After an early breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Two nights accommodation at the Springlands Hotel in Moshi double or triple occupancy (before and after the climb) Qualified guides with mountain crew National park fees Hut/camping fees and tents Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils Rescue fees (required by the National Park) Pulse oximeters First aid kit Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries Airport transfers (JRO - Kilimanjaro International Airports) Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
Not Included
Single rooms supplement at Springlands Hotel (except on the 1 person rate) Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips Meals and drinks not specified Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags) Gear for your climb, Some equipment is available for rent. See our rental price list. Car Supplement USD$145 per car for clients who go through Lemosho/Rongai/Shira Routes Items of personal nature (expenses) Emergency Oxygen Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit) Visa fees & travel insurance Flight tickets
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other personal belongings
Meeting & Pickup
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, pick up and transferred to the Springlands Hotel or similar.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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