Embark on a 7-day adventure along the less-trodden Shira Route of Mount Kilimanjaro. Experience stunning scenery and potential elevation sickness from day one.
Embark on a 7-day adventure along the less-trodden Shira Route of Mount Kilimanjaro. Experience stunning scenery and potential elevation sickness from day one.
Londorossi Gate/Shira Trailhead - River Camp (~3050 m/~10000 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 7 km/4.4 miles
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: ~950 m/~3100 ft
River Camp - Shira Huts (3850 m/12630 ft) via Shira Cathedral
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 12 km/7.5 miles
Duration: 6-8 hours
Elevation gain: 800 m/2630 ft
Shira Huts - via…
Londorossi Gate/Shira Trailhead - River Camp (~3050 m/~10000 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 7 km/4.4 miles
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: ~950 m/~3100 ft
River Camp - Shira Huts (3850 m/12630 ft) via Shira Cathedral
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 12 km/7.5 miles
Duration: 6-8 hours
Elevation gain: 800 m/2630 ft
Shira Huts - via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) - Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 9 km/5.6 miles
Duration: 6-8 hours
Elevation gain: 135 m/440 ft (790 m/2590 ft to Lava Tower)
Barranco Huts - Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles
Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation gain: 55 m/185 ft
Karanga Camp - Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 3.5 km/2.2 miles
Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation gain: 640 m/2105 ft
Summit Attempt via Stella Point - Uhuru Peak & Descent to Millennium Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - Ascent Distance: 5 km/3 miles + Descent Distance: 10 km/6.2 miles
Duration: 5-6 hours ascent + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (total time may range from 10 - 16 hours)
Elevation gain: 1072 m/3511 ft (Stella Point) or 1215 m/3980 ft (Uhuru Peak)
Descent: 2075 m/6810 ft
Millennium Camp - Shira Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro - Distance: 20 km/12.5 miles
Duration: 5 hours
Descent: 1990 m/6530 ft
- Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro Airport and Moshi
- All-inclusive 3 hot meals daily on the mountain
- Professional mountain guides, cook, and porters
- Park entry fees, camping fees, and rescue fees included
- Treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- 2 nights accommodation in Moshi.
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High-quality 4-season mountain tents
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- Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro Airport and Moshi
- All-inclusive 3 hot meals daily on the mountain
- Professional mountain guides, cook, and porters
- Park entry fees, camping fees, and rescue fees included
- Treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- 2 nights accommodation in Moshi.
- High-quality 4-season mountain tents
- Emergency first-aid kit and portable oxygen tanks
- Hot water for washing and double-layered sleeping mats
- All government taxes and 18% VAT included
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
The Shira Route is a less frequented path on Mt. Kilimanjaro, commencing near Shira Ridge. This route originates from the mountain’s western flank and closely resembles the Lemosho Route. While Shira is admired for its aesthetic appeal and diverse trail, the high altitude start point of this route may lead climbers to experience symptoms of altitude sickness as early as the initial day.
The Shira Route is a less frequented path on Mt. Kilimanjaro, commencing near Shira Ridge. This route originates from the mountain’s western flank and closely resembles the Lemosho Route. While Shira is admired for its aesthetic appeal and diverse trail, the high altitude start point of this route may lead climbers to experience symptoms of altitude sickness as early as the initial day.
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