Kilimanjaro National Park Tours
6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route

By Unco Adventures
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Very similar to Lemosho route, however it starts at 3,600 meters and is therefore not ideal for trekkers who have little or no experience of high altitude trekking. On the first day you begin at Shira Gate to Simba Camp before joining the Lemosho Route on day two at Shira Camp 2. The high starting point is however a major negative for this route as many experience altitude sickness from day one without enough time to acclimatize. The route over the Shira Plateau has several possible variations.After Shira Camp 2 the route joins the Machame Route via Lava Tower, and then descends to the Barranco Camp via the Southern Circuit. Ascent to Uhuru Peak is made via Barafu Camp and up the southern slopes of Kibo. The route is seldom used by other trekkers and so your initial two days on the mountain are less crowded than on most other routes.
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Ages 14-70, max of 15 per group
Duration: 6 days
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  • All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
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  • Breakfast
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  • Dinner
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  • Portable Private Toilet and Porter
  • Drinking water and Full Board meals
  • Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
  • Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
  • Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
  • Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
  • Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
  • Quality Imported Equipments
  • Airport Transfers
  • Gate Transfers
  • Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
What's not included
  • Additional lodge nights if early decent from the mountain $150 per room
  • Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Flights
  • Gamow Bag
  • Medication
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
  • Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
  • Tips for porters and mountain crew (20% Industry Standard Recommended)
  • Visa fees

Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel 4 stars B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Kilimanjaro Airport, Kilimanjaro National Park Tanzania
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 192570P6

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 192570P6

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      Itinerary
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      7 stops
      Day 1
      DRIVE TO KILIMANJARO NATIONAL...
      Day 2
      HIKE SHIRA 2 CAMP TO LAVA TOWER...
      Day 3
      HIKE BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP
      Day 4
      HIKE KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP
      Day 5
      HIKE BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT, DOWN...
      Day 6
      HIKE MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE,...
      About the operator
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      • Unco Adventures
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        Moshi, Tanzania
        Joined in August 2019
      • I8660REjoank
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Had a lovely time
        Views of love. A fascinating experience ever had. Enjoyed the company of friends and experienced tour guides. Will make any other tour to some place else with your company too soon.
        Written July 10, 2023
      • ibrahimfarid12
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Four days of fabulous day trips from Arusha National Parks with Mfalme Adventures
        Four days of a fabulous day trip from Arusha National Parks with Mfalme Adventures to be sure that we saw as much as we could in and around Moshi was a great experience! Our booking experience was easy and very pleasant and their prices were very competitive with other tour companies we looked into. We were picked up at our arranged time from our hotel and our guides were laid back but knowledgeable and appeared excited to spend the day with us. Our first day trip was to the Marangu Waterfall and our guide was Josef and the driver was Emmanuel Asseno. First, we stopped at Hillborn Organic Coffee to learn about local organic coffee production and have a cup of the best coffee I've ever had (that we helped make from scratch pretty much!).
        Written October 16, 2019
      • pzptrt14
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Reached Kilimanjaro Summit! (Lemosho Route)
        I had the pleasure of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Emanuel Asseno and team this past summer via the Lemosho Route. In and around Moshi and then on the mountain, Asseno loomed just as large as Kilimanjaro -- he's known and respected by so many of the porters, mountain guides, and agency owners. From the client experience side, it's easy to understand why: he's congenial, knowledgeable, and determined to help his clients reach the summit. Even when I had a mild altitude sickness episode midway up on summit day at 3 am, he motivated me to put mind over matter and successfully push to the top. I strongly encourage prospective visitors to Tanzania to consider Asseno and his Mfalme Adventures outfit to help guide them to the Roof of Africa!
        Written September 26, 2019
      • Orly T
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        Climbing to the Summit of the Kilimanjaro
        The experience with Emanuel Asseno was exceptional. He is a very responsible and professional guide and an amazing person. His team is very skilled and very helpful. I highly recommend to climb the summit with these amazing guys.
        Written September 25, 2019
      • 931manishs
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great service and awesome time!
        Went hiking up Kilimanjaro with Asseno and the team. The guides were skilled and really helpful, all the staff were amazing, food and equipment were good. All of our group made it to the top and had an amazing time while doing so! Thank you to Asseno.
        Written September 24, 2019
      • Dhirusb
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        Kilimanjaro summit
        Great experience and fabulous team to be with done Kilimanjaro summit with in 7 hrs great support staff. Thanks a lot love to come again
        Written September 24, 2019
      • KINGJAHROOTS
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Your camera is the best weapon . thanks still to my brother Asseno that i bothered now and again to be my cameraman.
        My day was a day to the mountain . from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro i had learn a lot about the people around the mountain , the behavior of the mountain . it was a sunny day with no sign of rain guess what when we were on our way down we needed those rain coat that i was asking myself for what . i spent the day up the mountain good meditation , good sound made by those big trees. you could feel the good spirit of the mountain . Thanks for the hospitality of my friend Asseno you are a true library of the mountain and what you do . Salute as i was true home away from home . Salute warrior from South Afrika.
        Written September 23, 2019
      • Shabeer M
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        kilimanjaro 7 days trekking
        Emmanuel Asseno was very experienced and professional. Without him I wouldn't have done it. It was a wonderful experience. Enjoyed a lot.
        Written September 22, 2019
      • Heather B
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        Kilimanjaro 6-Day Trek
        My friends and I completed a 6-day trek up Kilimanjaro with Emanuel and his team. The experience was amazing!! From the beginning until the end, safety was paramount and the team had extensive equipment and first aid training to take care of us and get us all safely up and down the mountain. The guides were trustworthy, supportive and encouraging. We underestimated the physical and mental challenges of the hike, but Emanuel and team were there every step of the way to teach us about their beautiful culture, cook gourmet food, and teach us songs to inspire us. When I injured my foot and could hardly walk, Emanuel practically carried me all the way back down the mountain and waited patiently for me when I fell behind the group. The trip was affordable, extremely comfortable and well-planned, and absolutely beautiful. Never have I seem such beautiful stars as we saw on summit night. Highly recommend!!! Once in a lifetime experience with incredible local expert guides!
        Written September 22, 2019
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