9 Days 8 Nights Kilimanjaro climb on Shira Route
The Shira plateau route, like the Lemosho route, approaches the mountain from the west and is used by very few trekkers making it one of the secluded routes on Kilimanjaro.
Shira is an ideal route for altitude acclimatization and also offers a beautiful and varied scenery as it ascends through the rainforest, crosses the spectacular Shira Plateau, and also visits the great Barranco wall and Lava Tower on the Machame route.
Trekkers confident of their fitness and enjoy camping out for long periods without fatigue, this route offers the greatest adventure variation thus the ideal choice for them. It is also recommended for those who value proper altitude acclimatization and looking for a lesser travelled route.
Day 1: Arrive Moshi
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will be met by a Utopia Safaris representative for a transfer to Moshi. Meet your climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Stay overnight at the Sal Salnero hotel in Moshi. BB
Day 2: Moshi – Simba camp (11,480ft/3500m)
08h00: After breakfast leave the hotel for the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Londorossi Park Gate for entry registration then start trekking through the forest to Simba camp for overnight.
19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Simba campsite.
Day 3: Simba camp – Shira (1) Plateau Camp (11,480ft/3500m)
08h00: Trek across several streams in the heather zone of the mountain and cross the Shira Ridge on to the Shira Plateau where we camp for the night.
12h30: Have lunch at the camp.
14h00: The afternoon will be used for walks on the plateau up to Shira hut (12,470ft/3800m) which helps climbers to acclimatize.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Shira 1 plateau camp.
Day 4: Shira 1 Plateau – Moir Camp (13,450ft/4100m)
08h00: This day’s trek is a gentle one across the plateau and through the heather moorland zone.
12h30: Have hot lunch at Scott Fisher’s camp.
14h00: Afternoon trek further up to Moir camp.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Moir camp.
Day 5: Moir camp – Barranco camp (12,960ft/3950m)
08h00: Head eastward to a junction where we continue to Lava Tower Campsite (14,760ft/4500m), then descend to Barranco camp thus allowing your body to adjust to altitude change.
12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.
Day 6: Barranco camp - Barafu camp (15,090ft/4600m)
08h00: After breakfast, hike across the Karanga Valley and ascend to Barafu campsite.
13h00: Picnic lunch along the trail.
17h00: Have dinner and take the day’s rest ready for the hike to the summit.
Note: An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying overnight at Karanga camp then proceed to Barafu camp the next day.
Day 7: Barafu camp-Summit (19,340ft/5895m)-Mweka camp (10,200ft/3,110m)
00h00: Have a cup of coffee/tea and start the midnight trek to the summit via Stella Point.
06h00: Reach the summit, Uhuru peak, have a short period of photo taking then descend to Barafu camp for breakfast/Brunch and a little rest.
12h00: Continue down to Mweka hut for the days and night’s rest.
Day 8: Mweka camp - Moshi
08h00: Walk down to the park gate then drive to the Sal Salnero hotel in Moshi town for overnight BB
Day 9: Moshi-Depart/Kilimanjaro-Depart
Breakfast at the hotel then wait to be picked by our representative for transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for departure flight home or further holiday destination
End of the service
Assistance
- You will be guided and transported by our expert guides who speak fluent English and are very familiar with the Flora and Fauna, Culture and Geography of Tanzania.
- Our mountain climbing guides are very knowledgeable on altitude related sickness and are experienced in handling victims of the same on the mountain.
- Utopia Safaris Limited provides Gamow bags for climbers on request at a reasonable fee.
- Kilimanjaro National Park Rescue team has VHS communication system to convey messages to all stations on the mountain.
- Our guides use mobile phones to contact the offices throughout the climb.
- Regular porters are hired to carry the clients’ climbing gear and other supplies.
- Personal porters to carry clients’ daypacks can be hired on request at an extra fee.
- Chemical eco-friendly toilet provided as a complimentary service for groups of 4 persons and above.
Quotation – NETT Rates in US dollars
Package rate per person sharing in US dollar
Sal salnero hotel
| Group Size | Each of 1 pax | Each of 2pax | Each of 3-5pax | Each of 6-9pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal salnero | U$2575 | U$2175 | U$2065 | U$1990 |
Extra day at Karanga camp : USD 350 per Person
Included in the Price
• Arrival & Departure Transfer from Kilimanjaro, Full briefing & Gear Check
• All meals while on climb (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Mountain Tent Accommodation (2 man tents)
• All park fees & Camping fees
• Guides’ and porters’ salaries
• English speaking, Professional guide
• 2 Nights accommodation at Moshi on BB(1 before and 1 after the Climb)
Not Included
• Sleeping bags and climbing gear
• Items of a personal nature
• Traveler’s insurance
• Tips to guides and porters
Terms & Conditions
-To secure booking and to confirm the group, you have to send a deposit through our bank account.
-A Deposit of 30% is required at the time of confirmation and the balance at least 35 days before the tour begins.
The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and amendments. Please refer to the conditions below
-Visitors must settle personal bills in foreign exchange: US Dollars, Euro, and/or Sterling Pounds.
Cancellation & Amendment fees
35 days: prior to tour departure 30%
34 - 15 days: 50%
14 - No show: 100%
Child policy
Children below 16 years oldCharged 80% of the adults rate