7 Days Kilimanjaro Shira Route
The Shira route partly because of its remote location, is one of the least used ascent routes on Mt. Kilimanjaro for initial stages. The climb begins at a high elevation, Morum Barrier Gate at nearly 12,000 ft. (3600 m). Thus, you have to start slow and easy on this route. You bypass the wet forests in the lower reaches and start the trek in the heather zone. On the first day itself, you find yourself on the Shira Plateau.
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Vacation Style Adult Group
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Activity Level Normal
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Group Size Medium Groups
The first day of your Kilimanjaro climb is simply short to begin the acclimatization process. You spend the next two days hiking across the plateau, which is said to be one of the most stunningly beautiful hikes in Africa. The plateau itself is grassland, heath and moor, and is home to especially large senecias (up to 10 meters high). On the plateau, one can often see elands, sometimes buffaloes, leopards and other animals. The Shira Cone, which is an ancient crater, rises about 200 meters above the plateau. Along the southern ridge of the Shira Plateau there are two dramatic peaks, Cathedral and the Needle. All of these create fantastic scenery to enjoy on this route.
Highlights
- Trek through the moorlands and heathers of Kilimanjaro.
- The vibrant and distinctive flora at the Shira Ridge – alongside views of the Great Rift Valley and the nearby Mount Meru.
- Wonderful views from the Shark’s tooth – The Lava Tower!
- Enjoy delicious dinners and hot water baths at Barranco Camp.
- Unbelievable views of the sunrays dancing off the summit of Kibo.
- A traditional farewell ceremony by the crews and porters after reaching the summit of the Roof of Africa!
- Day 1 Londrosi Gate (2,250m)- Shira 1 Camp (3505m)
- Day 2 Shira 1 Camp (3,500m) - Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)
- Day 3 Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) - Lava Tower (4,640m)-Barranco Camp (3,960m)
- Day 4 Barranco Camp (3,960m) - Karanga Camp (4,035m)s
- Day 5 Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
- Day 6 Barafu Camp (4,640m) - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) -Mweka Camp (3,100m)
- Day 7 Mweka Camp (3,100m) - Mweka Gate (1,630m) -Moshi
- Arrival & departure transfers
- 2 Nights accommodation at Planed lodge or similar in Arusha on Half board H/B
- Return transfers to & from the Mountain
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Professional & well experienced, Mountain guides, porters & a chef
- All Park fees & camping fees
- Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Tanzania government value added tax VAT
- All flights
- Tanzania Visa
- Gratitude/Tips for all crews (please tip separately)
- All personal expenses (e.g. laundry, beverages, telephone etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- insurance if applicable
Departure Dates Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Including Flights | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | |
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Tues 29 Nov '22 - Tues 29 Nov '22 |
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