Kilimanjaro Experience: Shira Route 4 Days
Overview of the tour in Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Forest
Start: 6,890ft / 2100m
End: 8,695ft / 2650m
Distance: 4 miles / 7km
Time: 4-6 hrs
Climate Zone: Afromontane Forest
After breakfast, you'll depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park. At the gate, your crew will finalize packing. After formalities, you'll return to your vehicle for another 30-minute ride to the beginning of the Lemosho Trail
Day 2: Shira 1
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'll ascend through Podocarpus and Juniper forest, breaking out onto the heath zone and the Shira Plateau
Day 3: Shira 1
Start: 11,844ft / 3610m
End: 11,844ft / 3610m
Distance: 4 miles / 6km
Time: 4-6 hrs
Climate Zone: Heath
Today is yours to customize. With no set camp to reach, you can make today as short or as long as you desire
Day 4: Morum Barrier & Departure
Start: 11,844ft / 3610m
End: 12,205ft / 3720m
Distance: 2.5 miles / 4km
Time: 2-3 hrs
Climate Zone: Heath
Wrap up your journey with a leisurely hike, where you'll be picked up and transferred back to your hotel.
This activity includes:
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
- Lemosho Glades
- Entry fees + 18% VAT
- Rescue Fees
- Camping Equipments
- Salary for the team
- Food
- Transfers
Our Guides
On arrival
We will pick you up at your hotel and drop you back at the hotel or Airport.
Things to note
- Bring Passport with you
- Bring your climbing interim
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.