Kilimanjaro Trek — Shira Route
A 4WD gets you onto the high Shira Plateau for an eight-day traverse with stunning high-altitude views.
What you'll actually do.
An eight-day traverse across the high Shira Plateau — a 4WD-assisted start that rewards with unrivalled high-altitude scenery.
The itinerary, unfolded.
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by our Worldwide Safaris team and transferred to your comfortable accommodations in Arusha. Take some time to rest and finalize your preparations for the trek. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and briefing from your expert guides, outlining the upcoming Kilimanjaro adventure.
Where you'll go.
Tanzania
The Serengeti's migration, Ngorongoro's crater, the Zanzibar coast — every Tanzanian itinerary we run, privately guided.
- 01Arrival in Arusha
- 02Shira Gate to Shira 1 Camp
- 03Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
- 04Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- 05Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- 06Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- 07Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- 08Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro
- 01Arrival in Arusha
- 02Shira Gate to Shira 1 Camp
- 03Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
- 04Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- 05Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- 06Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- 07Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- 08Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
What's in, what's out.
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