Taste of Kilimanjaro

ITINERARY 1: SHIRA PLATEAU 4 DAYS

DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL

Starting on the western side, this trip ascends through the Lemosho glades and onto the Shira Plateau. There are then options to hike either up towards Moir or across the Shira Plateau towards the Shira Cathedral before descending back down to Morum Barrier.

Hike Distance – 15 miles / 24km

Vertical Gain – 5,568ft / 1697m

Drop – 253ft / 77m

Trekking Time – 18 hours

07 FEB 24 – KILIMANJARO FOREST

START – 6,890FT / 2100M

END – 8,695FT / 2650M

DISTANCE – 4 MILES / 7KM

TIME – 4-6 HRS

DAY 1: CLIMATE ZONE – AFROMONTANE FOREST

After breakfast you depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park. At the gate your crew finalise packing and after finishing with formalities you return to your vehicle for another 30 minutes or so until you arrive at the start of the Lemosho Trail. Today's hiking is through verdant afromontane forest and is steep in places. A picnic lunch is usually taken on trail during the hike before reaching Forest Camp for the night. (Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 2

START – 8,695FT / 2650M

END – 11,844FT / 3610M

DISTANCE – 4 MILES / 7KM

TIME – 5-7 HRS

CLIMATE ZONE – HEATH

From the forested slopes of Lemosho you ascend through Podocarpus and Juniper forest and break out of the forest on to the heath zone and the Shira Plateau. A hot lunch is taken at Shira 1 Camp and the rest of the afternoon is spent relaxing and acclimatising to the new environment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3

START – 11,844FT / 3610M

END – 11,844FT / 3610M

DISTANCE – 4 MILES / 6KM

TIME – 4-6 HRS

Kili Climb on Shira route

CLIMATE ZONE – HEATH

Today is all about you. There is no camp you have to get to and thus you can make today as short or as long as you desire. There is much to explore on the plateau in areas that are rarely visited by any other hikers as it is away from the usual paths. A picnic lunch is taken with you, which can be taken on some remote viewpoints. Your guide will lead you as far as you want to go before returning to the camp. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4– MORUM BARRIER & OUT

START – 11,844FT / 3610M

END – 12,205FT / 3720M

DISTANCE – 2.5 MILES / 4KM

TIME – 2-3 HRS

CLIMATE ZONE – HEATH

An easy morning to finish off as you hike to Morum Barrier Gate where you are picked up and transferred to your onward arrangements with a packed lunch (note transfer to Arusha is around 3 hours, transfer for West Kilimanjaro airstrip is around 40 minutes).(Breakfast)

Pick for Kili climb on Shira route

Includes

  • Trained Kilimanjaro guides (1: 2 ratio)

  • Camp crew, cook, a great team of porters

  • All transfers included.

  • All relevant Park fees & rescue fees

  • Emergency medical evacuation

  • Supplemental oxygen & pulse Oximeter

  • All accommodation, meals and drinks as described in the itinerary

Excludes Tips International flights

  • Entry visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Alterations to this itinerary (i.e., if different accommodations and services are provided then the price will most likely vary up or down)

  • Airport departure taxes (unless stated)

  • Laundry

  • Beverages in hotels (except those in your personal safari vehicle)

  • Hospital bills and international evacuation in the event of an emergency

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