7 days Shira route Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro

The Shira Route is one of the less-trodden routes on Mt. Kilimanjaro that starts close Shira Ridge. It begins the western side of the mountain and is practically indistinguishable to the Lemosho Route. In spite of the fact that Shira is considered a beautiful and shifted route, because of the higher rise of the beginning stage, it is conceivable climbers could encounter side effects of elevation disorder as ahead of schedule as the primary day.

Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi Gate/Shira trail head - River Camp (~3050 m/~10000 ft)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking distance: 7 km/4.4 miles

Walking time: 4 hours

Altitude gain: ~950 m/~3100 ft


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at River camp

Day 2: River Camp - Shira Huts (3850 m/12630 ft) via Shira Cathedral

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking distance: 12 km/7.5 miles

Walking time: 6-8 hours

Altitude gain: 800 m/2630 ft


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shira hut

Day 3: Shira Huts - via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) - Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking distance: 9 km/5.6 miles

Walking time: 6-8 hours

Altitude gain: 135 m/440 ft (790 m/2590 ft to Lava Tower)


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Barranco hut

Day 4: Barranco Huts - Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 55 m/185 ft


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Karanga camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp - Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking distance: 3.5 km/ 2.2 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 640 m/2105 ft


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Barafu hut

Day 6: Summit attempt via Stella Point - Uhuru Peak & descent to Millenium Camp

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent + 10 km/6.2 miles descent

Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 - 16 hours)

Altitude gain: 1072 m/ 3511 ft (Stella Point) or 1215 m/3980 ft (Uhuru Peak)

Descent: 2075 m/6810 ft


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Millenium camp

Day 7: Millenium Camp - Shira Gate

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles

Walking time: 5 hours

Descent: 1990 m/6530 ft


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Parkview Inn, a 3-star Hotel