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Mount Kilimanjaro
Routes 7 Days Marangu Route 8 Days Machame Route 7 Days Mweka Route 7 Days Umbwe Route 8 Days Shira Route 7 Days Lemosho Route 8 Days Rongai Route Mount Kenya Routes 7 Days Sirimon 6 Days Sirmon Out Naro Moru 6 Days Naro Moru Route 5 Days Chogoria out Naro Moru 6 Days Sirmon Out Chiogoria 6 Days Chogoria out Naro Moru Porters and Guides
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SHIRA ROUTE Depending on its condition and the weather, this track provides an access route for 4WD vehicles to within 1 hour of the Shira Hut. The Shira Plateau is very beautiful with good views of the Western Glaciers. There are several fine minor summits to be climbed; the Shira Needle can be gained by a scramble and provides a nice viewpoint. Shira Route in brief:- 8 Days / 7 Nights Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Shira Route Day 1: Nairobi - Arusha Leave Nairobi for Arusha by shuttle bus arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon spent at leisure and shopping for the provisions needed for the mountain. Dinner and overnight in an Arusha Hotel. Day 2:Londrossi to shira One Estimated Distance 12 km, Hike time 5-6hours Final Elevation 3500 m, Elevation changed 1050 m Breakfast, drive to the Londorossi Park Gate. After paper work at the gate continue driving up to Mto wa Simba campsite, stopping for lunch. Arrive at the campsite, during early evening. The drive through the Shira plateau is one of the best opportunities to see big game on Kilimanjaro Park. Day 3: Shira (1) to Shira (11) Camp Estimated Distance 4-5 km, Hike time 2-3 hours Final Elevation 3800 m, Elevation changed 300 m Breakfast, begins the short hike to Shira hut campsite. This is usually takes no more than 2 hours, but this rest is required for adequate acclimatization. The west face of Kibo volcano (usually referred as Kilimanjaro) looms above the campsite. Have lunch, rest or take a day hike. This hike traverses the lower moorland where large shrubs and wildflowers dominate the landscape. Day 4:Shira 11 to Baranco Camp Estimated Distance 8 km, Hike time 6-7 hours Final Elevation 3950 m, Elevation change 250 m Breakfast, set off to Barranco (3950 m) skirting just below Lava Tower - you are now walking at approx altitude of 4000 m around the southern side of the Kibo. This is a part of acclimatization – walking up to 4800 m and overnight at 3950 m Once again, pace your self to graduate slowly. Day 5 : Barranco camp to Barafu Estimated Distance 8 km, Hike time 8-9 hours Final Elevation 4600 m, Elevation changed 750 m Continue from Barranco across and up towards Barafu Hut (4600 m) Today you cross the Barranco Wall – it's a climb over rock-not technical, but tiring and hard /long –ending up in the valley for the Heim Glacier view. Learn to pace yourself with your breathing do not rush to catch up anyone, go at your own, most comfortable speed and you will arrive at the base camp relatively comfortably rest. The summit day starts early. Day 6 : SUMMIT Day to Mweka Hut Elevation change: + 1300 m, Elevation change - 2800m Summit time: 7 hours, Estimated distance: 6 km, Final elevation: Descent time: 6 hours, Estimated distance: 12 km Views of Mawenzi to the east and Mount Meru to the west as well as the rift valley are breathtaking and awesome. Kilimanjaro glaciers are as awe-inspiring as they are pristine. After a rest, descend back to Barafu hut campsite, break camp and descend to Mweka hut campsite at 9'850 ft elevation. Set up camp, eat dinner and get some well-deserved rest. A long day of hiking is approximately 12- 14 hours, depending on the fitness of the climber. Day 7 : Mweka hut to Mweka Gate Estimated time 3-4 hours, Estimated distance 8 km Elevation change –1600 m, Final Elevation 1500 m Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the short hike won to the park gate to Mweka Park exit Gate. Drive from park gate back to Moshi hotel. Day 8: Arusha - Nairobi After breakfast, leave for Nairobi by morning or afternoon shuttle bus. Transfer to a Nairobi Hotel of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home |
Kenya
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