Kilimanjaro Tour Shira Route 6 Days

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost: Per person sharing, 2 nights hotel included:

• 1 Person climbing alone, US$1,750 
• 2-4 People climbing together, US$1,650 per person
• 5-6 People climbing together, US$1,550 per person
• 7+ People climbing together, US$1,450 per person

Day to Day Itinerary

DAY 1: DRIVE TO KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK SHIRA GATE- HIKE TO SHIRA 2 CAMP

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

The drive from Moshi/Arusha to the trailhead takes about 3 hours. We  hike through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower  elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking  poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach  the Shira Camp. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

DAY 2: HIKE SHIRA 2 CAMP TO LAVA TOWER TO BARRANCO CAMP

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing  the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction  changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s  Tooth” (elevate 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the  second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down  to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation  as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and  will help your body prepare for summit day. Overnight at Barranco Camp.

DAY 3: HIKE BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Hiking Time: 34 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up  the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects  with the Mweka Trail. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

DAY 4: HIKE KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP

Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South  Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.  Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.  Overnight at Barafu Camp.

DAY 5: HIKE BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT- DOWN TO MWEKA CAMP

Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to  the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a  northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella  Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically  challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point, you will stop for a  short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you  are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the  summit.

From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to  the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on  Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!

From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to  the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and  trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp  and enjoy our last evening on the mountain. Overnight at Mweka Camp.

DAY 6: HIKE MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE – DRIVE TO MOSHI/ARUSHA.

Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate  to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet  and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and T-shirts  will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing  handy).

From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will  meet you at Mweka village to drive you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport  for the flight or an overnight according to your budget and schedule.

Included in the Prices:

• 2 Airport Transfers, from JRO Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi when  you arrive, then transfer back to the Airport for your flight home.
• 2 nights Accommodation at Keys Hotel in Moshi town on Bed and Breakfast basis, Double or Triple Occupancy
• 3 Delicious meals a days, boiled and filtered drinking water while on the mountain.
• All park entrance, camping and rescue fees
• Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
• Oxygen Cylinder - only for emergency
• English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
• Staff salaries and fees
• Transport to/from national park gates
• First aid kit and pulse oximeter
• Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town
• 3 delicious meals daily on the mountain
• 3 litres of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day   your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams  to  be  boiled and filtered for you
• Breakfast included at Keys Hotel in Moshi town

Excluded from the Prices:

• Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
• Additional lodge nights after the climb
• Gratuities/Tipping your crew
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
• Personal Travel Insurance (not a requirement to climb Mount Kilimanjaro)
• International airfare & VISA
• Laundry service (available at the hotel for small price)
• Meals not noted on the itinerary