ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA:

Arusha Village Experience - Guests will stay at the Arusha Safari Lodge, a stunning hotel situated on the lower slopes of Mount Meru, ideal for preparing for an adventure.

The group will meet in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and equipment check.

It will also be confirmed that everyone has the necessary medical coverage and travel insurance.

Dinner and overnight stay at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner, and breakfast included.

SHIRA ONE CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, there will be a drive of approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. After completing the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, a short drive on a steep track through farmland and plantations will lead to the start of the Shira Route. The ascent begins along the shrub forests, with the trail climbing steadily and offering wide views of the Kibo Icefield, reaching the rim of the Shira Plateau.

Londrossi Gate to Shira One Camp (3550 m): 4-5 hours walking.

SHIRA HUT (FULL BOARD)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today, the path to the summit of Shira Cathedral is easy, leading to the next camp at Shira Hut.

This camp is quite exposed, and temperatures can drop significantly below freezing, making it much colder than the previous night.

Shira Camp One to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 4-5 hours walking.

MOIR HUT (FULL BOARD)

Mount Kilimanjaro - In the morning, the journey crosses part of the plateau through lush heather and moorland, then into the expansive high Savannah desert before reaching Moir Hut in the alpine zone. For additional acclimatization, a walk around the higher lands near the camp is recommended; the views are superb. Lunch will be served at Fisher Camp.

The afternoon will include an acclimatization walk up onto the Lent Hills, with the summit at 4,700 meters.

Shira Hut to Moir Hut (4,200m): 3-4 hours walking.

BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today involves a gentle ascent with panoramic views. The route traverses the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. After a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m), the descent continues to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,900 m).

Moir Hut to Barranco Valley (3,900 m): 5-7 hours walking.

KARANGA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Mount Kilimanjaro - A steep climb up the eastern wall leads just below the Heim Glacier, offering spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. The route then takes a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, dividing from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, and continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, ending with a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.

Barranco Valley to Karanga Camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today, the Traverse Route leads up the Barafu Ridge, with a slow walk to the final camp before the last ascent day to the summit.

The rest of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent, followed by an early night.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.

SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The day begins before midnight under the cover of darkness. A steep climb over loose volcanic scree with well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace leads to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. A short rest is taken to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those feeling well can continue slowly for a two-hour round trip along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After a few moments to appreciate the achievement, the descent to Barafu is remarkably fast, with a stop at Barafu Camp for refreshments, continuing the descent to reach Mweka Camp.

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD)

Arusha Village Experience - A gentle walk leads down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. After lunch, the drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge takes place.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.

Dinner and overnight stay at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner, and breakfast included.

DEPARTURE DAY:

Arusha Village Experience - After bidding farewell to the team of guides, a private departure transfer is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for the flight, unless there is an option for a short safari or another activity to discuss.

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• All fees and/or taxes

• Tips
• Items of persoanal nature

The SHIRA ROUTE 8 DAY tour starts and concludes at Safari Lodge in Arusha. Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at any given time, a private transfer will be standing by at the airport to take you to Arusha Safari Lodge. Included in the package are all airport transfers, with no additional fees necessary.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO SCALE KILIMANJARO

Usually, the months of March, April, and May bring the long rains and are best to be avoided. Though November often brings shorter rains, it doesn’t typically rain the entire duration, so climbing is feasible.

Optimal months for embarking on a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February, in addition to August and September. July may be cooler, whilst November to December are typically more wet.

The climatic conditions in January to February are usually the warmest, largely free of cloud cover during the evenings and mornings. Our guides exhibit remarkably high success rates, notably higher than the average success rates of all who endeavor to summit.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.