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8 days

Mount Kilimanjaro

SHIRA OR LEMOSHO ROUTE

The route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents.

Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive for Arusha or Mosh to your chosen hotel.
Overnight: Chanya Lodge(Moshi) or Mvuli Hotel (Arusha)

Your driver will pick you up from the hotel to Moshi at Londorossi Gate for registration and then start your climb towards Simba Camp for overnight (2,650m), trekking 3 – 4 hrs.


Overnight: Simba Camp

Follow the trial upwards through fine forest. Trek over the Shira ridge (3,690m) before descending to
Shira 1 (3,610m) camp for overnight. 3 hrs trekking.
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp

We are gently acclimatizing to our environment as we ascend to Shira 2” Camp (3,658m), and the
landscape really starts to change from the forest to low shrubs and colorful heather. We arrive at camp
for overnight. Trekking 3 – 4hrs.

Overnight: Shira 2”

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2” and continue up to the peak of Kibo . You will continue on until the Lava Tower, called ‘The Shark’s Tooth and on to the arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4,876m. Then proceed to Barranco Hut at 3,860m (12,795ft). Trekking time 6 hours.


Overnight: Barranco Hut

Leave the Barranco Hut to ascend a steep ridge, which passes the Barranco Wall in the Karanga Valley and up to the Barafu Hutat 4,600m (15,500ft) where the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen.
Walking time around 8 hrs.

Overnight: Barafu Hut

It’s summit day! Very early in the morning after breakfast descend to Stella Point at 5,745m before making the final traverse to the Uhuru Peak, highest point in Africa, at 5,985m (19,340ft). This Ascent takes around 6 hours. From the summit descend to the Mweka or Rau Hut Camp at 3,100m. This descent takes around 5 hours.
Overnight: Mweka Hut

After breakfast continue to descend down through the rain forest to the Mweka Park Gate. This takes around 4 hours. At the Park Gates you will be met by the guide to drive you back at Moshi or Arusha.


Overnight: Chanya Lodge (Moshi) or Mvuli Hotel (Arusha)

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure flight or continue for safari with us.

Includes

  • Accommodation during the safari on Full Board basis
  • Ground transportation in 4×4 Land Cruisers BOTH in Kenya & Tanzania
  • Complimentary 1 Litter bottled mineral water per person per day on safari
  • Park entrance fees
  • Transport on private basis
  • Services of an English speaking driver/guide
  • Meet-and-greet services
  • Airport transfers

Excludes

  • All international air transportation
  • Any domestic flights unless specified above
  • Visa fees
  • Any item (s) of personal nature i.e. tobacco, porterage and laundry
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