Kilimanjaro
Climb Shira Route
Climb / Trek Rating:
Fairly Difficult
Price Per Person:
2,340 US Dollars
Climb
/ Trek Overview
Shira Trek starts at
an altitude of 11600ft (3500m), and should only be endeavored
by trekkers who are already acclimatized, or know from
previous trekking or climbing experience that they can
tolerate altitude. From the trail head, the route heads
east across the center of the Shira Plateau, where one
is often likely to spot big game such as elephants and
buffalos. The route then joins up with Machame Trek
at Shira Camp, and approaches the summit via Stella
Point descending via Mweka Camp.
Detailed
Itinerary
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Day
1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon
arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport
(JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK) or Arusha or Moshi
Bus Station, guest will be personally met
by our Moshi office. We will be standing outside
the arrival section holding a signboard with
your name on it. You will be transferred to
Mountain Inn in Moshi for an overnight stay.
In the early evening, you will have pre–climb
briefing on the trek.
Overnight
at Mountain Inn Moshi. Meal Plan
{Dinner} |
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Day
2: Moshi – Forest Camp
For the first segment of the
climb, you will drive to Kilimanjaro National
Park Gate at Londorossi, and trek through
the lush forest to reach Forest Camp site
close to the gate at 9000ft/2750m taking four
to five hours.
Overnight will be at Forest
Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meal Plan
{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
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Day
3: Forest Camp – Shira
Camp
Trekking
continues through the forest on to Shira Plateau
to reach Shira Camp site at 12500ft/3800m
for an overnight camp taking five to six hours.
Overnight will be at Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner}
Kilimanjaro
from Shira Camp Site
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Day
4: Shira Camp – Barranco Camp site
Heading
towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and
climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree
slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco
Camp site 13000ft/3900m for an overnight camp
taking about five to seven hours.
Overnight
will be at Barranco Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
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Day
5: Barranco Camp site – Barafu Camp
Site
Cross the floor of the Great
Barranco Valley, up the Barranco Wall to the
Karanga River - the last water point on this
route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu
Camp site at 15500ft/4600m for an overnight
camp taking about eight to nine hours.
Overnight will be at Barafu
Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner}
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Day
6: Barafu Camp Site – Mweka Camp site
An
early start for the summit (Uhuru
Peak) the highest point in Africa
at 19340ft/5896m taking six to seven hours.
Descend via Barafu Camp site through the forest
to Mweka Camp site at 10000ft/3000m for an
overnight camp taking five to seven hours.
Overnight
will be at Mweka Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
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Day
7: Mweka Camp site –
Moshi
You will descend through the
forest heading to Mount Kilimanjaro Park Gate
at Mweka Wildlife College. The descent will
take three to four hours. You will be met
and transferred to Mountain Inn for your overnight
stay.
Overnight will be at Mountain
Inn Moshi
Meal Plan
{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner} |
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Day
8: Moshi – Kilimanjaro – Departure
After breakfast, you will be
transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport
(JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK) or Arusha or Moshi
Bus Station for your departure. We board our
plane knowing that this has been an adventure
to remember for the rest of our lives.
Meal Plan
{Breakfast}
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What’s
Included in this Spice Adventure:
* Professional trek and
climb guiding services. All our guides are native experts
in mountain trekking and climbing, African wildlife,
and the African culture, many of who speak other European
languages
* Pre– planning professional program expertise,
resource guiding along with first hand experience
* All gratuities except to driver-guides, game rangers,
escort, and lodge, hotel, camp or bar staff
* First class transportation in a custom designed safari
vehicle abiding by vehicle standards
* All park entry fees, airstrip transfers, VAT, state
levies, service charge, and hotel taxes
* All point-to-point personalized
meet, greet and transfer service as in the program
* 24 Hours– 7 days office and cellular emergency
contact details while in Tanzania
* Accommodation as indicated
- sharing room
* Meals as indicated
What’s
Not Included:
* Meals, accommodation
or sightseeing not included in the itinerary
* International airfares
and Domestic Flights in Africa
* Travelers insurance,
communication charges
* Personal expenses such
laundry, drinks
* Excursions or optional
activities
* Flying doctor service
* Visas
Options
that Compliment this African Spice Adventure Safari:
1.
Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara,
Selous, Ruaha or even fly or drive to Kenya for your
safari to Maasai Mara, Samburu, Aberdares, Tsavo etc.
2. Five Nights Indian Ocean beach holiday
extension to Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia, Mnemba, Mombasa
or Lamu Islands
3. Scuba Diving in Zanzibar, Pemba,
Mafia, Mnemba, Mombasa or Lamu Islands
4. Deep Sea Fishing in Zanzibar, Pemba,
Mafia, Mnemba, Mombasa or Lamu Islands
5. Combine this program to visit other
destinations within Africa
Customization
of the above programs is possible. Please let us know
of your specific needs.
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