Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Shira route
Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro via the Shira Route, from Moshi. 6 days trekking. This route starts an altitude of 11600ft (3500m) and should only be attempted by trekkers who are already acclimatised or know from previous experience that they can tolerate altitude. From the trailhead the trail heads east across the centre of the Shira Plateau, where it is often likely to spot big game, such as elephant and buffalo. The route then joins up with the Machame Route at Shira Camp and approaches the summit via Stella Point descending via Mweka Camp.
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Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight.
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Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Londorossi for the first section of the climb through the lush forest to reach Forest Campsite close to the gate at 9000ft/2750m taking 4 to 5 hours. Overnight Forest Camp.
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Continue through the forest on to the Shira Plateau to reach Shira Campsite at 12,500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 6 hours. Overnight Shira Camp
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Heading eastwards, continue ascending through the dry landscape before reaching Barranco Campsite at 13,000ft/3900m for overnight camp taking 5- 7 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp
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The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Campsite at 15,500ft/4600m for overnight camp. Overnight Barafu Camp.
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A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak 19,340ft/5896m the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft/3000m for overnight camp taking 6 to 8 hours ascent 5 to 7 hours descent. Overnight Mweka Camp
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Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka wildlife college, taking 3 to 4 hours to be met and transfered back to mountain inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.
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These rates do not include park fees or accommodation at Mountain Inn.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1370 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1415 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1590 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1905 |
