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8 Days 7 Nights Kilimanjaro Trekking Via Shira Route

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Start and end in Arusha
5.0 (11 reviews)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 7
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arusha to Mount Kilimanjaro

    Arusha to Mount Kilimanjaro
    Start point
    Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through main forest to first camp (4 hours, approximately 4km to 3000m altitude)
    • Park registration
    • Guide assistance and information
    Landmarks
    Mount Kilimanjaro
    Londross Gate
  3. Day 2

    Shira 1 Camp

    Shira 1 Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Heather and Moorland to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)
    Landmarks
    Shira 1 Camp
  4. Day 3

    Shira 2 Camp

    Shira 2 Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Moorland across Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp (340m elevation gain)
    Landmarks
    Shira Plateau
    Shira Cathedral
    Shira 2 Camp
  5. Day 4

    Barranco Camp

    Barranco Camp
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek past Lava Tower ('Shark's Tooth') to Barranco Camp (3950m)
    • Acclimatization hike
    Landmarks
    Lava Tower
    Barranco Wall
    Barranco Camp
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  6. Day 5

    Karanga Valley Camp

    Karanga Valley Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at Karanga Valley), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Barranco Wall to Karanga Valley (4200m)
    • Glacier viewing
    • Walk to view Mawenzi Slopes and sedimentary rocks
    Landmarks
    Barranco Wall
    Karanga Valley
    Mawenzi
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  7. Day 6

    Barafu Camp

    Barafu Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut (4600m)
    • Complete Southern Circuit
    Landmarks
    Barafu Camp
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  8. Day 7

    Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

    Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Barafu), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5895m)
    • Descent to Mweka Camp (3100m) via Barafu (approximately 7-8 hours)
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Mweka Camp
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  9. Day 8

    Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

    Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
    End point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Hotels)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Barafu), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5895m)
    • Descent to Mweka Camp (3100m) via Barafu (approximately 7-8 hours)
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Mweka Camp
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