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.

Day One

Arrival from the Airport and transferred to the Hotel for Briefing and Overnight.

Day two

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)

Day Three

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)

Day Four

An easy day to help acclimatization and to explore the grassy moorland and the volcanic rock formations of the plateau. To reach Shira two Camp. 3,840m. (3hrs)

Day Five

A bit long day. morning of gentle ascends to reach barranco camp 3,940m overnight at baranco. (5hrs)

Day Six

A speed climb up the barranco wall is followed by an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern ice fields. Overnight at Karanga camp 4100m (4hrs)

Day Seven

A short but steep climb out of Karanga valley camp, following an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gained altitude unrelentingly to reach the barafu camp site 4600m (3hrs)

Day Eight

We will start our final ascent to the summit by midnight slow but steady pace to uhuru peak 5,895m. Then descent to barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite Mweka hut (3,100m.) 11-12 hours walking, here is where you say goodbye to your guides, cook and porters by shaking hands and if you’re satisfied with the service they give you, tip them

Day Nine

A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to the National Park gate at Mweka (1,750m), where by the car will be there ready to transport us back to the lodge

Day Ten

Free to depart home or continue with other arrangements- Safari/ Zanzibar or fly back home.

RATIO OF THE CREWS

– 1 Guide to Every 3 Climbers

– 1 Cook to every 6 climbers

– 2 Porters to every 1 climber

COMPLIMENTARY:
– Duffel Bag
– Sleeping bag
– Trekking poles
– Gaiters

WHAT TO BRING :
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

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