Kilimanjaro - Shira Route

Name: Kilimanjaro - Shira Route
Brand: World Expeditions
SKU: BM-16335
Price: 3885 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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highlights

Enjoy sunrise over Mawenzi before pushing to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
Trek to the summit of Shira Cathedral
Walk through giant heather to reach the rim of Shira Plateau
The option to walk to the summit of the Lent Hills (4700m)

The Kilimanjaro - Shira Route trip starts from and ends in Arusha. It is a trekking trip that takes 10 days taking you through Kilimanjaro and Arusha in Tanzania. Kilimanjaro - Shira Route is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

A remote and scenic route to the summit of Africa's highest mountain. Approaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, fondly known as Kili, by the remote Shira Route is an exhilarating option for walkers keen to explore less trodden trails and who are comfortable in variable mountain conditions. From the forest and moorland to the caldera of Shira volcano, we explore the fascinating rock formations on the Shira plateau before traversing beneath the southern ice fields of Kibo. We enjoy stunning early morning views of Kibo and our day spent in the rarely visited Lent Hills will be a highlight before we join the main route to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m) on the crater rim. The eight day itinerary gives maximum possible acclimatisation and flexibility to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery that extends from the volcanic summit to the vast African plains.

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5.0 - Excellent Based on 5 reviews

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Anonymous On Aug 21 2019

5 - Excellent

“Just got back from Mt. Kilimanjaro with my son (we both made it to the peak) and the experience exceeded my expectations in every regard. It was better that I had hoped for and I want to thank you very much for all the assistance, hand holding, and help before the trip. I had never done anything like this, but I can't wait to try it again.”

Excellent

Anonymous On Nov 05 2018

5 - Excellent

“This was one of the most fantastic and toughest trips I have done. The organisation, accommodation, and Porters were great. The food was fantastic not to mention the flushing toilet. Our head guide, Henry, was excellent. Extremely professional, helpful and caring. Each night he gave an extensive briefing session about what we could expect on the next day. He made sure we were all healthy and fit enough to complete the task ahead. The pace we trekked was suitable for all and the acclimatisation stages greatly helped us to get to the summit. I must add a special mention for our other guide, John (Tony Blair) Seka. Tony was informative, Professional, had a great sense of humour, well educated and his knowledge of the mountain was enormous. He answered all questions with ease even the silly ones. He constantly checked on our health and fitness to continue. His well mannered and gentle approach to all Trekkers and porters made him very popular and an excellent guide.”

Excellent

Anonymous On Sep 27 2017

5 - Excellent

“We had a great trek and made it to the top of Kili ok. Desma had a slip not far from the end of the trek - about 6k from the exit gate -and needed a few stitches in her leg just below the knee. She is fine and medically cleared for our next stage in the Serengeti. Thank you and the team in getting us onto the trek and to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of Paulo and VV (guide) in assisting Desma. Paulo drove up from Arusha to make sure everything was ok and helped Desma with money until I arrived. VV sat with Desma in the hospital the whole time as well. You have clearly got a very high quality team on the ground. We saw other companies dragging near comatose people to the summit - one of whom we suspect we later saw with acute AMS that evening. The care and attention our group received thru Florence and his team was exceptional. Although we have thanked them, could I ask you to reiterate our thanks to Paulo, VV, Florence, Tony "Blair"and the entire team.”

Excellent

Anonymous On Sep 11 2017

5 - Excellent

“Trekking Kilimanjaro with World Expeditions was an amazing experience. It was like a military operation; 58 porters and guides assisting 14 walkers reflected a really healthy ratio of staff to customers and ensured a high success rate to the summit. The route and strategy around managing altitude to avoid or minimise altitude sickness was thorough and the guidance we received was first class. The group was led by JT with a team of highly experienced and wonderful Tanzanians who displayed the happiest of dispositions. I highly recommend this walk and consider that the wonderful guides (both male and female) were the wind beneath my wings. Thank you.”

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Day 1 : Join Arusha, trip briefing, rest of day at leisure

Today is an arrival day. If you choose to fly into Kilimanjaro Airport we recommend a private transfer to Arusha where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at the Ilboru Safari Lodge which has spacious rooms, a pool, and restaurant. This evening you will meet the rest of the group and your guide for a trip briefing at 16:00hrs at the hotel.

Meals

Dinner

Day 2 : Commence climb to "Shira One" (3550m)

After completing the necessary registration formalities at Londorossi National Park gate, we drive a short distance on a steep track through farmland and plantations (2800m), and continue climbing steadily on foot through shrub forest and giant heather to reach the rim of Shira Plateau (3350m). The views across the surrounding plains open out as we climb to our first camp in the centre of the plateau at "Shira One" (3550m)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 : To Shira Two camp (3840m)

We have an easy day to help acclimatisation and to explore the grassy moorland and the volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral (3750m), a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. There is a tangible sense of wilderness especially when the afternoon mists come in! The views from our camp near Shira Hut (3840m) of Mt Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 : Trek to camp near Moir Hut (4200m)

We explore beneath the Northern Ice fields, an area almost totally unvisited by tourists and with unusual views of Kibo. The morning walk is a steady climb away from the moorland of Shira Plateau to reach the broad upland desert beneath the Lent Hills. After lunch in our camp close to Moir Hut (4200m), there is the option of a more strenuous afternoon walk to reach the summit of the Lent Hills (4700m) or enjoy our peaceful campsite. We are privileged as few visitors get to this remote corner of Kilimanjaro.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 : To Lava Tower (4550m)

This morning we enjoy a gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch at our Lava Tower campsite (4,550 m), there is a steep and spectacular afternoon walk on the rocky lower slopes of the Western Breach to reach the ruins of the old hut at Arrow Glacier (4,800 m). This afternoon excursion is highly recommended both for acclimatisation purposes and for the superb views of hanging glaciers on both sides of the Breach.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 : To Karanga (4000m)

A steep descent into the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3900m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. A short climb up the famed Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Ice fields. The terrain is volcanic scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, with a powerful sense of mountain wilderness. Our next camp is at Karanga (4000m), the last water point on the approach to Barafu. There is plenty of time to rest, or for an acclimatisation walk in the afternoon up the valley above the camp towards the glaciers of the Southern Ice fields.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 : To Barafu (4600m)

A short but steep climb out of Karanga valley, following an easy path on compacted scree that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach the Barafu campsite (4600m) for lunch. During the afternoon, other walkers will begin to fill the campsite for the first time in our trip. There is a short acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom of the South-East valley (4,800 m.). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8 : Ascend to summit, return to Millenium Camp (3800m)

We will start our ascent by torchlight at midnight so that we can be up on the Crater rim for sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5,735 m), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descent to reach our final campsite (3,800 m) Millenium.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9 : Descend to Mweka gate and on to Arusha

We have a sustained descent on a well constructed path through lovely tropical forests alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the National Park gate at Mweka (1650m) and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. We are met by our vehicle and transferred to Ilboru Lodge. A well earned shower is tantalizingly close!

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10 : In Arusha, trip concludes

After breakfast at your hotel the trip arrangements end.

Meals

Breakfast

what’s included

Accommodation

2 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis

Meals

9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners

Guide

Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew

Others

7 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included - can be hired locally)
Porters to carry personal and group equipment
Park entrance fees valued at US$1109
Emergency oxygen

what’s excluded

Christmas and New Year (please ask our staff for details of this small peak season surcharge)
International or domestic flights
Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha
Sleeping bags and mats
Aerated and alcoholic drinks.
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
Airport and departure taxes
Travel Insurance

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A deposit of 500 USD is required to confirm this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 69 days before departure. For any departures within 29 October 2019 full payment is required.

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The Kilimanjaro - Shira Route tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

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