The Shira route approaches Kilimanjaro through forest and moorland from the west, crossing the caldera of Shira volcano and exploring the rock formations of the plateau, before traversing beneath the Southern ice fields of Kibo. We make our final ascent by the Barafu route.
Arrival from the Airport and transferred to the Hotel for Briefing and Overnight.
Drive to lemosho gate for the Short day of walking that begins from Lemosho National Park gate (1980m.) through the forest, and continue climbing steadily on a broad track through the montane rain forest to get to mti mkubwa camp site .overnight at mti mkubwa 2600m (3hrs)
A long day to help acclimatization and to explore the grassy moorland and the volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. There is a tangible sense of wilderness here (especially when the afternoon mists come in) and the views of Mt. Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable overnight at shira one camp 3450m (6 hours walking)
– 1 Guide to Every 2 Climbers
– 1 Cook to every 6 climbers
– 4 Porters to every 1 climber
– Duffel Bag
– Sleeping bag
– Trekking poles
– Gaiters
1) Down jacket
2) Mittens gloves
3) Liner Gloves
4) Balaclava
5) sunglasses
6) 1 pair warm trousers
7) 2 Thermal underpants
8. 2 long sleeved thermals
9) 4 pairs of socks, thin and thick
10)T-shirts x 2
11) long sleeve shirts x 2
12) fleece x 1
13) Waterproof trouser
14) waterproof jacket
15) Sun hat
16) Trekking waterproof Boot
17) Wool Hat
18) trainers/sandals
19) Small First Aid kit
20) Day pack approx 30 litres
21) Sleeping bag – 4 seasons
22) Refillable water bottles (3 x 1 litre) 23) Water purification method
24) Head torch
25) Snacks
26) Electrolytes
27) Passport
28) Yellow fever certificate
29) Health insurance
30) Covid 19 Certificate
31) Toilet paper
32) Sunblock lotion
33) Lip bulm
34) Poncho
