Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route

Excellent trip. To give yourself the best chance of making the summit, this is the route to take.

Stuart Norris | Southampton, UK
 

Kilimanjaro - Shira Route

Approaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro by the remote Shira Route is an exhilarating option for walkers keen to explore less trodden trails and who are comfortable in variable mountain conditions. From the forest and moorland to the caldera of Shira volcano, we explore the fascinating rock formations on the Shira plateau before traversing beneath the southern ice fields of Kibo. We enjoy stunning early morning views of Kibo and our day spent in the rarely visited Lent Hills will be a highlight before we join the main route to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m) on the crater rim. The eight day itinerary gives maximum possible acclimatisation and flexibility to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery that extends from the volcanic summit to the vast African plains.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Arusha, trip briefing, rest of day at leisure
DAY 2 Drive to Londorossi, commence climb to "Shira One" (3550m)
DAY 3 To Shira Hut (3840m)
DAY 4 To camp near Moir Hut (4200m)
DAY 5 To Lava Tower (4550m)
DAY 6 To Karanga (4000m)
DAY 7 To Barafu (4600m)
DAY 8 Ascend to summit, return to Millennium Camp (3800m)
DAY 9 Descend to Mweka gate and on to Arusha
DAY 10 In Arusha, trip concludes
Trip Grading
Duration:  10 days
Activities:  Trekking
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Next Trip:  Every Friday from June to October and December to February
Pricing:  £1,550.00
All meals on trek
No local payments required
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Christmas/New Year Kilimanjaro supplement
£35

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