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Kilimanjaro

8-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Shira route

Join one of our experienced tour operators for an incredible 8-day ascent of the great Kilimanjaro Mountain in beautiful Tanzania.


TRIP TYPE

Private and Group

DURATION

8 Days

OFFER PERIOD

All year

FITNESS LEVEL

Fit

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

  • Enjoy an 8-day ascent of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
  • Climb the peak along the quieter Shira Route.
  • Spend your nights in various camping areas.

Description

There are a number of great routes people can take to the summit of the mammoth Kilimanjaro Mountain (5,895m) in Tanzania. And, on this 8-day adventure, we would like to guide you to the top of the highest mountain in Africa along the Shira Route.

Beginning near the Shira Ridge, the Shira Route is one of the lesser used trails on the mountain. As a result, there is far less traffic than on other, more popular routes like the Macheme Route. Furthermore, instead of mountain huts, along the Shira Route, you will be spending your nights in various camp areas. Thus giving you plenty of time to admire the stars in a way you’ve never seen them before.

Throughout this trip you will cross the entire Shira Plateau, west to east. You will then traverse underneath the Kilimanjaro Ice Field before we being the ascent.

The Shira Route, like all routes to the top of Kilimanjaro presents some difficulties. The biggest of those difficulties is the possibility of altitude sickness because the starting point of the trip is very high. As a result, any possibility to get acclimatized prior to this trip is recommended. However, if that isn’t possible, we will do our best to make things as secure and comfortable as we can.

While climbing Kilimanjaro is not a technically difficult climb, it is a very long and strenuous journey. As a result, all participants on this trip should be in good physical condition.

If you would like to climb the most famous mountain in Africa along one of its quietest routes, this is the trip for you. To join us along the Shira Route, please send a request. We look forward to guiding you.

We also offer a 7-day climbing option that will take you along the Macheme Route.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transportation start and back

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

Day 2: Moshi – Forest Camp

Day 3: Forest Camp – Shira Camp

Day 4: Shira Camp – Barranco Camp site

Day 5: Barranco Camp site – Barafu Camp Site

Day 6: Barafu Camp Site – Mweka Camp site

Day 7: Mweka Camp site – Moshi

Day 8: Moshi – Kilimanjaro – Departure

About the guide: Claudious

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Claudious

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Tour Operator

Claudious Tours and Safaris is an East Africa based firm offering Mountain climbing tours and services in East Africa including Mount Kenya climbing safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking, Mount Elgon walking tours and Mount Rwenzori Trekking. Climbing Africa Mountains offers you an experience of a lifetime. We provide you with Africa Mountain Climbing Safari Packages accompanied by experienced mountain guides, cooks and potters: ensuring that you have safe and adventurous hikes up to some of the highest and most challenging mountains in Africa which includes Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Rwenzori in Uganda and Mount Elgon. These hikes offer an opportunity to sample some of the most exciting Mountain climbing safaris in Africa. We design mountain packages for solo travelers, small and large groups looking at trekking in Africa.

Languages

Japanese | French | English | Chinese

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What people are saying about Claudious

Matthew

5.00

Super fun!

Gracie

5.00

I had a successful hiking trip with Shem as my chief guide! We were successful in summiting Mt Kenya and came back down via the Chogoria route well! The team worked really well together and communication was professional as well as clear/transparent. I appreciated that every single person in the crew were up to task, responsible, and respectful. Shem, my guide, was very friendly and accomodating to my questions, needs and requests. He was also very kind and encouraging, i.e. encouraging me to walk on my own pace and take breaks while going up and down the mountains and valleys. The team also consisted of a cook, Augustine, and two porters - Joshua and Julius. They all seem to be working as a team really well. Augustine would check on how I feel each day (e.g. stomach and gut health) and he is such a good cook! Joshua and Julius are both quiet, strong and helpful porters. Despite the heavy loads on their backs, they would always have no problem getting to every destination on time (waaaaay earlier than me!). I had a great and memorable time in Mt Kenya. We started off the trek on the last day of 2023 and it was so special welcoming the new year above the clouds! I highly recommend for adventurers out there who are looking for the perfect team to enjoy Mt Kenya with to reach out to these guys! Ask for Shem as the guide -- guarantee that he won't disappoint! 😊

Mattias

5.00

Edmond and team from Claudious Tours Safari put in a lot of effort and dedication to make this expedited 5-day ascent of Mount Stanley a success! Amazing experience in breathtaking environment with fantastic views and wildlife sightings from rainforest up to alpine conditions.

Bella

5.00

My partner and I had a fantastic experience hiking the Chogoria to Sirimon Mt Kenya route. The full team (Shem the guide, the chef (Gustin) and the Porters (Joshua, Peter, Jackson and Gilbert) were excellent and thoroughly looked after us. We were never hungry and the food was excellent and kept our energy levels up. When we were a little poorly they looked after us. Shem the guide always made sure we were OK, and was great at excellent the plants and sharing information about the surroundings. Would highly recommend this team.

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