Seven-Day Kilimanjaro Climb: Shira Route

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25 peopleMaximum group size

7 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

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Summit Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, via Shira route

Trek to the summit of Shira Cathedral

Walk through giant heathers to reach the rim of Shira Plateau

Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way

Itinerary

Book this seven-day, guided trip with us and summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, via the Shira route. The starting point of this route is the Shira Gate, which is located at a higher elevation than the Londorossi Gate, used by travelers heading for the top of the mountain through the Lemosho route. However, what is unique about the Shira route is that the first section of the trail is not covered by foot but driven. Therefore, climbers using this route will miss out on hiking through one of Kilimanjaro’s ecological zones, the rainforest.

Your journey starts in Moshi, from where we will drive you to the Londorossi Gate. An off-road vehicle will then transport you to the Shira Gate, located 3,600 metres above sea level, from where you will then hike up to Simba Camp on the first day of the climb. Please note that those who spent the previous night in Moshi will experience a sizeable gain in elevation today and might face complications due to the lack of acclimatisation.

From Simba Camp, your journey to the top continues via Shira 2 Camp, Lava Tower and Barafu Camp. Although it might be difficult for those who cannot deal with a sudden increase in elevation, this route is much more scenic than other routes to the top as it crosses the spectacular Shira Plateau and then joins the Machame route, thereby allowing climbers to experience beautiful sights around the southern circuit as well. Plus, you will experience a low traffic on this route until it joins the Machame.

The Shira is ideal for those who are confident in their ability to acclimatise fast and deal with sudden elevation increases. Along with this, travelers should also be able to trek through steep trails over an extended period of time.

Please note that the tour price also includes two night's accommodation in Moshi, one night each before and after the climb. For more details, please scroll down.

day 1Moshi – Shira Gate –Simba Camp

Leave Moshi in the morning for the Londorossi Gate, which takes about four hours. Complete the entry formalities at the gate while your tour guide and porters prepare the equipment. Drive up a steep path to the Shira Gate, the starting point of your trek, and start hiking though shrubs and giant heathers to reach Simba Camp.
Maximum elevation: 3,597m
Total walking distance: 4km
Duration of the hike: 2 hours
Habitat: Heath

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2Simba Camp – Shira 2 Camp

day 3Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

day 4Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

day 5Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

day 6Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak

day 7Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

What's Included

Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 6 Dinners

Private drop-off transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport after the trek is over. Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate as per the itinerary

2 nights' accommodation in Moshi. Accommodation in camps as per the itinerary during the trek

Friendly and professional mountain guides, cooks & porters

National park entry & camping fees

Team Kilimanjaro rescue fees

4 season mountain tents

Double layered sleeping mats

Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek

Hot water for washing

Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) & Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Government taxes

Emergency first aid kit

18% VAT on tour fees & services

Portable oxygen tanks & oximeters

What's Excluded

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