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Trekking

(Deluxe) Shira Route - Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

Tanzania

The Shira Route is a relatively gentle and incredibly scenic route to the Roof top of Africa ("Uhuru Peak" Uhuru a Swahili word which mean Liberation). Encompassing the Shira Plateau, this route provides breathtaking views of the African landscape below. Finally, the Western Breach Summit path is a more difficult route to the summit which incorporates some serious scrambling and climbing. It is thus generally favored by those individuals looking to add a bit of an extra challenge to their climbing experience.

Arrival location:

Mount Kilimanjaro International Airport

Departure Location:

Mount Kilimanjaro International Airport

Included in your experience:

National Park gate fees

Return airport transfers plus transport from hotel to the mountain

One arrival and one departure night accommodation in a hotel

All overnight mountain fees

Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes

Salaries for all crew members

Rescue fees (as required by national park)

All meals on the mountain

Tents, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils

Pulse oximeter checks

Additional items dependent on style of travel selected.

Ground Transportation, Gift bag, Airport transfers, English Speaking Guide, Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Not included in your experience:

Tips for guides and porters

Sleeping bags and personal items

Personal expenses (visas, yellow fever certificate, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)

Required Equipment:

Mount Kilimanjaro Kit List

Clothing

- 1 - Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood

- 1 - Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down

- 1 - Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell

- 2 - Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

- 1 - Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

- 1 - Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)

- 2 - Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended)

- 1 - Fleece Pants

- 1 - Shorts (optional)

- 1 - Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

- 3 - Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

- 2 - Sport Bra (women)

Footwear

- 1 - Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces

- 1 - Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional)

- 3 - Socks, thick, wool or synthetic

- 3 - Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)

- 1 - Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Equipment

- 1 - Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons

- 1 - Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)

- 1 - Sleeping Pad, self-inflating or closed-cell foam

- 1 - Trekking Poles (highly recommended)

- 1 - Head lamp, with extra batteries

- 1 - Duffel bag, for porters to carry your equipment

- 1 - Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear

Paperwork

- Trip Receipt

- Passport

- Visa (available at JRO)

- Yellow fever certificate

- Insurance Documents including emergency phone number

Headwear

- 1 - Brimmed Hat, for sun protection

- 1 - Knit Hat, for warmth

- 1 - Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)

- 1 - Bandana (optional)

Handwear

- 1 - Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)

- 1 - Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth (optional)

Accessories

- 1 - Sunglasses or Goggles

- 1 - Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)

- 1 - Poncho, during rainy season (optional)

- 1 - Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended)

- 1 - Water Bladder, Camelbak type (optional)

- 1 - Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)

- 1 - Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (highly recommended)

- Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate

Other

- Toiletries

- Prescriptions

- Sunscreen

- Lip Balm

- Insect Repellent, containing DEET

- First Aid Kit

- Hand Sanitizer

- Toilet Paper

- Wet Wipes (recommended)

- Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)

- Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)

- Camera, with extra batteries (optional)

* Rental equipment is availabel, see 'Additional activities' for details

None Available for this package

Day1

On arrival you are personally met at the airport by one of our representatives and transferred to Onsea House. In the afternoon there is a full briefing with the climbs manager and your guide.

Onsea House Hotel | Breakfast Included
Day2

Early in the morning after breakfast you will be briefed about the Mount Kilimanjaro with the guide before we depart for the Londorossi gate taking about three and half hours. After all park registration formalities we driving to the nearby Simba campsite. After lunch we start trekking through heather and moorland to the first camp (about 1-2 hrs) to Shira 1 camp (3505 m) for dinner and spending the night in tents.

Bhiva | Breakfast Included
Day3

In the morning after breakfast we continue to the east passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to south east towards the Lava Tower. Shortly after reaching the tower we come to the second junction which divides away to Arrow Glacier and Barranco. We have now reached an altitude of (4876 m). We now continue down to the Barranco hut at an altitude of (3860 m). Dinner and camp overnight.

Barranco Camp | Breakfast Included
Day4

Barranco Hut (3950 m) to Karanga Valley Camp (4200 m). The morning starts with a scramble up the almost vertical Barranco Wall to an altitude of about 4 200m. After lunch we encourage you to take a rest at this point. Dinner and camp overnight.

Karanga Camp | Breakfast Included
Day5

Karanga Valley (4200 m) to Barafu Hut (4600 m). From here there is no water, so we take care to stock up as there is no water at Barafu Hut. We recommended that all climbers familiarize themselves with the camp before dark because the camp is situated on an exposed and dangerous ridge.

Barafu camp | Breakfast Included
Day6

You will rise around 1.00am and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the early morning darkness. You will probably encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak . Time spent on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk to Barafu camp from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well earned but short rest, before heading down to Mweka camp (3100m). The route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner, and hot, washing water will be provided as well as drinking water.

Summit and Mweka camp
Day7

After breakfast we continue the descent (3-4 hours) down to the Mweka Park gate and then drive back to your hotel for celebrations.

Onsea House | Breakfast Included
Day8

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. If you would like to book additional nights please inform us as early as possible. We will arrange for you to be transferred to the airport or you may join a Kili Base Adventure safari and continue your holiday with us and visit the world famous game parks of Tanzania.

Departure Day | Breakfast Included

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