7 Days – Shira Route

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Mt Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is located at the north/eastern tip of Tanzania. For the adventurous, a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro is a must taking you through the mists of equatorial jungle to reach the snows and breath-taking views from the summit.

The upward track wends through forests that vary constantly with the altitude and finally opens out into open moorland below rocky, snow-covered Kibo plateau. It has 3 volcanic centers, Shira, Kibo, and Mawenzi. Mt. Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time during the year. However, it is good to avoid the rainy season – April, May, and November. We arrange for different climbing routes and for a different number of days as follows: 

 

Day 1: Arusha- Shira Camp
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to Machame Gate for payment and proceed through a moorland area by the 4 WD vehicle to Moram gate where your climb begins. You will likely see animals during this beautiful drive. You will trek about 3 hours to Shira  Camp (3,610 M about 11,750 Ft) for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: {L, D}

 

Day 2: Shira Camp – Shira Camp
Trek to Shira  Camp today- about 3 hours of trekking. You will have dinner and overnight at Shira  Camp (3,840 M, about 12,595 Ft))
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 3: Shira Camp – Barranco Camp
Trek from Shira Camp to Baranco Camp. Starting from 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,200 M (13,780 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 12,950 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 4: Baranco Camp – Karanga Valley
Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley,(4,100 M, about 13,450 Ft.) where you will overnight before your ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will arrive at about 11:30 AM.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 5: Karanga Valley – Barafu Camp
Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,900 Ft), arriving about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top. You will be awakened at midnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Mweka Camp
Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,340 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will arrive at Mweka Camp at about 5 PM. Mweka Camp is 3,100 M (3,100 M, about 10,170 Ft).
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha
After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, you will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to your hotel. Trek today from 8 AM until about 12:00 noon.
Meal Plan: {B, L}

 

2019 Prices
7 Days Climb
2 Persons – US$2370 per person