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Great Experience of Climbing Kilimanjaro via Shira Route for 9 Days

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We welcome you with the core of our hearts this 9 Days Climbing the Kilimanjaro trip via Shira Route is going to be remarkable with a lot of memories you will never forget.

Climbing Kilimanjaro via Shira Route will reach the summit of Kilimanjaro from the west, it starts from Morum Barrier. This is quite high aba ove sea level and it is less frequent route. The only difference between this rout and others is trail walk.

Here are some facts about shira route that motivate one to make it as a priority route;

  • Distance: its 56km/ 35 miles only
  • Difficulty: ratio of difficulty is Medium.
  • Duration: total duration in days (According to your tour plan)

This is a very scenic route. It is however more expensive and tough as compared to other routes. Your climbing starts on the west side of the mountain, across Shira Plateau to join the Machame route.

The route does not offer riders enough time to acclimatize because it starts somehow high- at 11,483 feet. Again, you will miss the beauty of the forest zone. If your objective is basically to tour and have fun, we would discourage you from this route. It is more suitable for an experienced climber.

Lemosho Trailhead  to  Shira 1 Camp

[Height- 1,500m/ 4,921 ft]

Oltumure driver will come to your hotel in Moshi it will take few hours to get to the gate of londrossi for registration then a pleasant journey begins through the forest. Almost 1 hour hiking you will reach at the first Shira camp.

We have a team of staff not only giving you company up the mountain but also offers services and assistance in different ways. These includes professional climbing guides, cooks, and porters.

Your pulse rate will be checked daily for health safety purposes even as you go up. Oxygen saturation is also checked to ensure you don’t harm yourself at the expense of leisure. Once we have your booking confirmed, we will send you a comprehensive Packing List for the climb.

Once we confirm your booking, we will send you a packing list to assist you get ready for the climb.

Camp 1 to 2 Climbing Kilimanjaro via shira route

[Height: 300 m/ 984 ft]

At Shira Camp 1  you can stay for a day or overnight to relax and take rest.

Note:

  1. Climbers are required to carry their own tents; porters will help you to carry them.
  2. All the toilets at camp 1 are type of crater.

Shira Plateau is one of the international’s highest plateaus. In case your pulse charge and oxygen saturation lets in, then you may have a few extra fun of climbing Kilimanjaro via Shira Route.

Climbing Kilimanjaro via Shira Route on day 3 is quite restricted simply to offer you an ample time to adjust. In addition, we have reconfigured extra tours after about three hours of hiking. This will end up at Shira Camp 2 after hours of exploring the stunning rocky plateau.

Climbing Kilimanjaro Using Shira Route

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp through  Lava Tower

4,550m/ 14,927 ft [Height gain, 750 m / 2,460 ft; [Height loss,  700 m / 2,296 ft]

The Climbing Kilimanjaro Using Shira Route will begin with an ascent trek of approximately 4 hours. Get an extraordinary opportunity to stroll throughout the barren region as much as the Lava Tower, a volcanic rock, is 90 meters excessive. You’ll enjoy a vista view of breathtaking sceneries.

From the top of Lava Tower, it will take you 1 to two hours down to the Barranco Valley wherein you’ll experience a brilliant moment at the foot of the Barranco Wall. To provide your body enough time to acclimatize, your day will give up at the equal elevation you started.

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

[Height- 750 m/ 2,460 ft]

Are you excited for Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Shira Route? Then that is the fine climb path for you. From Barranco Camp, you’ll descend to the bottom of Barranco Wall earlier than ascending a steep cliff. From the pinnacle of the wall, you may revel in great landscape scenic views.  From this factor, you may trek around the mountain up hills and into the valleys. You may be capable to see Kibo on your left and Mt. Meru to your right- it’s a very beautiful and interesting view.

The trek at the moment is long, eight to ten hours. After hiking across the beautiful slopes for all the hours, you find yourself at Barafu Camp, proper beneath Mount Kilimanjaro Summit. If want, we can split the climb to ensure your frame receives a few desirable times to acclimatize.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak Climbing Kilimanjaro via Shira Route

[Height gain 1,295 m / 4,248 ft) to Mweka Camp [Height loss- 2,785 m/ 9,137 ft]

It is known as Bafuru huts too and is the nearest point to Uhuru peak, it is also the final camp you come across Kilimanjaro Via Shira Route. Here, water is available only for cooking.

Relished moments to trek the 6 to 8 hours to get you to Uhuru peak (the summit.) Because of the expanded altitude, the climate is quite bloodless and you will undergo a good deal of darkness.  The climb gives you an extraordinary opportunity to look at the sun’s upward push over Mawenzi’s peak and watch as it slowly turns from purple to yellow. The view is just astounding!

The expedition starts from Uhuru peak to Barafu Camp all the way to Mweka Camp. It will take around 6 hours. This is where you will have dinner and your ultimate sleep on the mountain.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

[Height loss – 1,280 m/ 4,199 ft]

It’s the remaining segment of Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Shira Route. your trek down taking your best few hours. The stroll through the woodland will present you with a chance to look at monkeys bounce from one tree to the other.  Gather your certificates of reputation at Mweka Gate.  You’re officially achieved together with your Mount Climbing Kilimanjaro via Shira Route! Congratulations…

Kilimanjaro via Shira Route

Your driver will then take you back to your hotel in Moshi. It is your time to relax- a healthy bath, a scrumptious dinner, and a great sleep will move a long manner to reward you for your victory.

Day 8/9

Nowadays, we chose to don’t have anything programmed with a view to give you an amazing time to loosen up after the exhaustive journey up Kilimanjaro. You can do some exploration in Moshi earlier than your departure time in the night. You can additionally decide to increase your visit and feature a Tanzanian Safari, or you could decide to retreat on certainly one of our lovely islands, for example Zanzibar Island.

In case you are ready to travel back to home, our driver gets you securely to the airport on your departure home.

Oltumure tours and Safaris needs you a safe travel and ready for you whenever inside the destiny.

Tour Plan

An Oltumure tour guide will meet you at the Kilimanjaro International Airport when you arrive and drive you to your hotel. This expert will assist you in settling down quickly by responding to some of your initial inquiries and, at the very least, will explain what "Hujambo" means. Just unwind and prepare for the ascent the next morning. Let us know if you think you'd benefit from an extra day of rest so we can make arrangements for it. We advise that you take the time you need to rest; doing so will improve your chances of reaching the peak. With the exception of the first and last days, your lodging expenditures are covered. These two are left free so as to give you some liberty to explore and have a personal choice on where to be. The itineraries include bed and breakfast (@ $40 per person) on the basic package. In case, you would prefer more luxury, we can get you a more luxurious hotel still in Moshi.
At your Moshi hotel, an Oltumure driver will pick you up. You will be at Londrossi Gate for registration in a little while. The journey continues through more plantations and woodlands until it reaches the starting site of the ascent. The trail begins with a gradual ascent and keeps going until it reaches the Shira Plateau's rim. The trail offers a breathtaking perspective of the Kibo slopes. You will arrive at Shira 1 Camp after an hour of hiking.
One of the highest plateaus in the world is the Shira Plateau. You can have some extra pleasure ascending the Shira Cathedral if your heart rate and oxygen saturation permit. On day three, there is very little climbing to give you time to acclimatize. After around three hours of trekking, we have also scheduled excursions. The excursions are optional, though. After exploring the stunning rocky plateau for hours, your climb will come to a close at Shira 2 Camp.
The climb will begin with an approximately 4-hour climbing trip. Take advantage of the opportunity to traverse the desert and ascend to the 90-meter-high Lava Tower, a volcanic rock. You will be treated to a panoramic view of beautiful landscapes. It will take you between one and two hours to descend from the top of Lava Tower to the Barranco Valley, where you may take in a memorable moment at the base of Barranco Wall. Your day will end at the same elevation as it began in order to give your body adequate time to acclimate.
Are you an explorer? Then you should choose this climb route. You will leave Barranco Camp and descend to the base of Barranco Wall before climbing a sheer ledge. You will get fantastic panoramic views from the wall's peak. You will hike around the mountain from this point on, climbing hills and entering valleys. The vista will be breathtaking and exhilarating, with Kibo on your left and Mt. Meru on your right. It takes 8 to 10 hours to complete the hike on this day. You arrive at Barafu Camp, directly beneath the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, after spending hours trekking across the picturesque slopes. If need be, we can split the climb into two to ensure your body gets some good time to acclimatize.
The climb's final segment is this one. It will begin at midnight to give you some peace of mind while you trek for the six to eight hours required to reach Uhuru Peak (the summit). The temperature is rather chilly and you'll have to put up with a lot of darkness because of the increased altitude. You have a chance to witness the sun rising over Mawenzi Peak and watch as it gradually changes from red to yellow during the climb. The vista is really breathtaking! You will reach Uhuru Peak, the mountain's highest point, after another hour of hiking. Discover the ideal approach for you to recognize your success while taking in the breathtaking views of other peaks covered in white snow as well as other landscapes, plantations, and other features. From Uhuru Peak, the journey starts down to the Stella Point, Barafu Camp all the way to Mweka Camp. This will take you about six hours. This is where you will have dinner and your last sleep on the mountain.
It only takes you two to three hours to complete the final leg of your descent. You'll get a chance to see monkeys jump from one tree to another while taking the forest trail. Pick up your certificate of achievement at Mweka Gate. You have successfully completed your ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. Congratulations… After that, your driver will return you to your Moshi hotel. It's time for you to unwind. A healthy shower, a nice dinner, and a good night's sleep will do much to honor your success.
We decided not to schedule anything for you today so that you could take some time to unwind after your strenuous climb up Kilimanjaro. Before your scheduled departure in the evening, you can do some exploring in Moshi. You can elect to extend your stay and go on a safari in Tanzania, or you can choose to take a break on one of our stunning islands, like Zanzibar Island. When you're prepared to return home, our driver will transport you safely to the airport for your flight. You are welcome to contact Oltumure Tours and Safaris at any time in the future, and we wish you a safe journey.
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