Kilimanjaro Climb - Shira Route

10 Days - from $1611

A superb ascent of Kilimanjaro on the little-trekked Shira Route

Our route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west, crossing the caldera of Shira Volcano before traversing beneath the southern icefields of Kibo, Kilimanjaro's highest volcano. We have eight days of trekking on Africa's highest mountain, an extra day added to the standard seven-day Shira climb, allowing maximum time for acclimatisation. This improves your chances of reaching the summit while allowing time to enjoy the variety of scenery in the different climatic zones. Other trekkers rarely use the route so we can really savour the immense wilderness of the Shira Plateau, with stunning views of the glaciers high above on the crater rim. The Sun - recommends Kilimanjaro with Exodus (28 February 2009).Daily Express  on Kilimanjaro with Exodus (08 March 2009)

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Arusha. 2 To Londrossi; begin ascent of Kilimanjaro to Shira One (3550m). 3 Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira Hut (3840m). 4 Shira Hut to Moir hut (4200m), with time to explore the Lent Hills (4700m). 5 Moir Hut to Lava Tower (4550m); optional ascent to 4800m. 6 Descent from Lava Tower through the Barranco Valley to Karanga (4000m). 7 Steep ascent to Barafu campsite (4600m), with optional afternoon ascent to 4800m. 8 An early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise: on to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Descend to Millennium Camp (3800m). 9 To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha. 10 End Arusha.

Mode of travel: 8 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m.
Group size: Min. 4, max. 12, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 2 nights hotel, 7 nights camping.
Food: All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included.
Local Taxes: Kilimanjaro Park Fees US$855 paid uk (approx sterling figure quoted, confirmed with final balance) - USD 1077.30
Trip Reference: TYR
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.