Shira Route 7 days trekking + 2 Nights hotel accommodation
Day: 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to hotel in Arusha, Arusha Planet Lodge B, B.
Day 2:
Hit the mountain to Londorosi gate, after registration process drive a short distance on a steep track through farmland and plantations to the starting point at Morum barrier gate (11155ft) start the hike to Shira I, 11,550ft, (3~4hrs)Camping, B,L,D.
Day 3:
Shira I, 11,550ft, to Shira II, 12,220ft (2~3hrs) Camping, B, L, D.
Day 4:
Shira II, 12,220ft, to Moir, 13780ft (2~3hrs), Camping, B, L, D.
Day 5:
Moir, 13780ft via Lava Tower 15213ft, to Baranco, 13,100ft, (6~7hrs), Camping, B, L, D.
Day 6:
Baranco, 13,100ft, via Karanga camp 13232ft to Barafu, 14,910ft, (6~7hrs), Camping, B, L, D.
Day 7:
Barafu, 14,910ft to the Summit, 19,340ft (6~7hrs), then descend to Mweka 10,010ft (5~7hrs) Camping, B, L, D.
Day 8:
Mweka gate (3~4hrs), transfer to Arusha (1hr), Arusha Planet Lodge B, B.
Day 9:
Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport, B. or Proceed with safari with us.
*END OF SERVICES*Price Includes
- - Transfers from Arusha/park Gate and back, Guides Cook and Porters
- - Park Fees, Hut/camping Fees and Rescue Fees. All meals during Climb.
Price Excludes
- - Mineral Water, Drinks, Medical / Luggage or Personal Insurance,
- - Mountain Climbing Gears (which can be hired in Arusha town), and
- - Tipping to Guides/cook and
- - Porters.
Mountain Clothing:
- * Warm, windproof jacket with hood.
- * Waterproof jacket and over trousers.
- * Walking trouser, long sleeve, shirts and pullovers.
- * Warm underwear, Good comfortable walking boots.
- * Training shoes {for evening}.
- *Gaiters.
- * Sun hat, * Warm hat or balaclava, *Scarf.
Mountain Equipment
- * Good warm sleeping bag a must.
- * Water bottle {1 to 2 litres}
- * Water purification tablets/solution {and filter}
- * Wash kit and towel, toilet paper.
- * First aid kit {including blister plaster, headache tablets,
- suncream, lip
- salve, personal medication.
- * Torch, Sun glasses, Walking poles.
- - The luggage that porters are allowed to carry is limited to 35 pounds (ie: 15 kgs)
- - Overweight or extra luggage will require an extra porter at a rate of $10/bag/day
- - You can leave extra luggage at your hotel in Arusha or at our office (do not leave any valuables like cash, jewelry, electronics, etc)
