7-Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Shira Route

Embark on a 7-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Shira Route. Enjoy the convenience of hotel transfers, meals, and camping equipment included.
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Shira Route on a 7-day trek. Enjoy the beautiful views of the mountain and the surrounding landscapes. Benefit from the convenience of airport transfers, meals, and camping equipment.

Day 1: Shira Gate to Simba Camp
Depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours. Complete entry formalities while guides and porters prepare equipment. Continue to drive up a steep path to the Shira Gate where the hike begins. The trek starts through shrubs and giant heather until reaching Simba Camp.

Day 2: Simba Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Today is a fairly easy day to help with acclimatization. Begin by exploring the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations on the plateau. Then take a scenic path to the Shira Cathedral, a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles, before settling at Shira 2 Camp.

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. Descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall, cross a series of hills and valleys until descending sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Make camp, rest, and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (around midnight), begin the push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. Ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
On the last day, continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka Village to drive you back to the hotel in Moshi.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.