7 days Shira route Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro

Duration7 days

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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

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Overview

The Shira Route is one of the less-trodden routes on Mt. Kilimanjaro that starts close Shira Ridge. It begins the western side of the mountain and is practically indistinguishable to the Lemosho Route. In spite of the fact that Shira is considered a beautiful and shifted route, because of the higher rise of the beginning stage, it is conceivable climbers could encounter side effects of elevation disorder as ahead of schedule as the primary day.

What's included

Emergency first-aid kit
Park entry fees
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
Government taxes
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
Camping fees
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.
4 Season mountain tents
Hot water for washing
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
18% VAT on tour fees & services
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
Double layered Sleeping Mats

Travel insurance
Flights
Tips for guides, porters and cook

What to expect

Day 1: Londorossi Gate/Shira trail head - River Camp (~3050 m/~10000 ft)

Mount Kilimanjaro
Pass by

Walking distance: 7 km/4.4 miles

Walking time: 4 hours

Altitude gain: ~950 m/~3100 ft

Day 2: River Camp - Shira Huts (3850 m/12630 ft) via Shira Cathedral

Mount Kilimanjaro
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Walking distance: 12 km/7.5 miles

Walking time: 6-8 hours

Altitude gain: 800 m/2630 ft

Day 3: Shira Huts - via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) - Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)

Mount Kilimanjaro
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Walking distance: 9 km/5.6 miles

Walking time: 6-8 hours

Altitude gain: 135 m/440 ft (790 m/2590 ft to Lava Tower)

Day 4: Barranco Huts - Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)

Mount Kilimanjaro
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Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 55 m/185 ft

Day 5: Karanga Camp - Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft)

Mount Kilimanjaro
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Walking distance: 3.5 km/ 2.2 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 640 m/2105 ft

Day 6: Summit attempt via Stella Point - Uhuru Peak & descent to Millenium Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro
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Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent + 10 km/6.2 miles descent

Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 - 16 hours)

Altitude gain: 1072 m/ 3511 ft (Stella Point) or 1215 m/3980 ft (Uhuru Peak)

Descent: 2075 m/6810 ft

Day 7: Millenium Camp - Shira Gate

Mount Kilimanjaro
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Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles

Walking time: 5 hours

Descent: 1990 m/6530 ft

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point

Pickup details

-Airport
-Bus station

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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