7 Day Kilimanjaro Trek Shira Route
Tour Highlights:
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Destination :
Northern tanzania -
Customized as :
- Trek
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Duration
Day: 7Night: 6 -
You Visit:
- Kilimanjaro National Park
- Arusha
- Moshi
Iternerary:
Day 1: Londorosi Gate to Shira 1 Camp
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be briefed about the Mount Kilimanjaro with the guide before we depart for the Londorossi gate taking about three and a half hours. After all park registration formalities we driving to the nearby Simba campsite. After lunch, we start trekking through heather and moorland to the first camp (about 1-2 hrs) to Shira 1 camp (3505 m) for dinner and spending the night in tents.
- Distance; 4km /2miles
- Hiking Time; 1-2 hours
- Elevation; 11800ft /12631ft
- Vegetation; Heath
Day 2: Shira 1 Camp to Shira Hut
After breakfast, we continue walking towards the Shira Hut for lunch 3926 m. The day is spent acclimatizing. A visit can be made to the Plats Cone on the ridge. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
- Distance; 8km / 5miles
- Hiking Time; 6-8 hours
- Elevation; 11500ft / 12631ft
Day 3: Shira Hut to Barranco Hut
In the morning after breakfast, we continue to the east passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower. Shortly after reaching the tower we come to the second junction which divides away to Arrow Glacier and Barranco. We have now reached an altitude of (4876 m). We now continue down to the Barranco hut at an altitude of (3860 m). Dinner and camp overnight.
- Distance; 10km / 6miles
- Hiking Time; 6-8 hours
- Elevation; 12500ft / 15190ft / 13044ft
Day 4: Barranco Hut to Karanga Valley Camp
Barranco Hut (3950 m) to Karanga Valley Camp (4200 m). The morning starts with a scramble up the almost vertical Barranco Wall to an altitude of about 4 200m. After lunch, we encourage you to take a rest at this point. Dinner and camp overnight.
- Distance; 5km / 3miles
- Hiking Time; 4-5hours
- Elevation; 13044ft/ 13106ft
- Vegetation; Alpine desert
Day 5: Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Hut
Karanga Valley (4200 m) to Barafu Hut (4600 m). From here there is no water, so we take care to stock up as there is no water at Barafu Hut. We recommended that all climbers familiarize themselves with the camp before dark because the camp is situated on an exposed and dangerous ridge.
- Distance; 4km / 2miles
- Hiking Time; 4-5hours
- Elevation; 13106ft / 15331ft
- Vegetation; Alpine desert
Day 6: Barafu Hut to Uhuru Millenium Camp
An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers, four hours from here. A further hour leads to Uhuru Peak (5985 m). The descent is via Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before we continue down to camp at Mweka Hut.
- Distance; 5km / 3miles to 7km / 4miles
- Hiking Time; 3-4hours
Day 7: Uhuru Millenium Camp to Mweka Gate
After breakfast, we continue the descent (3-4 hours) down to the Mweka Park Gate and then drive back to your hotel for celebrations.
- Distance; 12km / 7miles
- Hiking Time; 5-7hours
- Vegetation; Rain forest
Breakfast Departure day. If you would like to book additional nights please inform us as early as possible. We will arrange for you to be transferred to the airport or you may join a Big Five Tanzania Safaris and continue your holiday with us and visit the world-famous game parks of Tanzania
Food is served according to the Safari schedule:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Drinks are served according to the Safari schedule:
- Water
Cuisine is served with special dishes:
- Fruitarian
- Lactose-Free
- Hallal
- Gluten-Free
Include
- Transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi in full board
- Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
- Park entry fees
- Camping fees
- Crater fee (if any)
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 4 Season mountain tents
- Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Government taxes
- Portable oxygen tanks
- Ox meter
- Emergency first-aid kit
- Stethoscope
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent
- Mountain climbing certificates
Exclude:
- Drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Laundry (Available at hotel)
- Personal items and toiletries
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
