Shira Route

  • Trip Code

    MKA-1090

  • No of days

    8

  • MEALS

    Included (B,L, D)

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Free pickup & drop.

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel and Lodge

  • MAX ALTITUTE

    -

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May | Sep-Nov

  • START POINT

    Kathmandu

  • END POINT

    Kathmandu

  • SUITABLE FOR

    16 to 79 years old

  • WALK PER DAY

    4 to 5 hours walk every day

  • GUIDING METHOD

    Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

The Shira route, approaches Kilimanjaro’s summit from the west and crosses the caldera of Shira Volcano before heading beneath the southern ice fields 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. The remainder of the route joins in with the routes from Lemosho and Machame. Your starting altitude is higher than your end point altitude.


DETAILED Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Arrive and transfer to hotel
  • Day 2
    Moshi to Simba Camp (3500m)

    Hiking time: 3-4 hours
    Hiking Distance – 7km’s
    Habitat – Forest to Moorland

  • Day 3
    Simba Camp (3500m) to Shira Camp (3840m)

    Hiking Time – 2 hours
    Trekking Distance -4km’s
    Habitat: Moorland shrub

  • Day 4
    Shira (3840m)-Lava Tower (4630m)-Barranco camp (3950m)

    Hiking time: 6-8 hours
    Distance: About 15 km's
    Habitat: Semi alpine desert

  • Day 5
    Barranco Camp (3860m) to Barafu Camp (4550m)

    Distance: 7 km
    Hiking Time: 4 hours0
    Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 6
    SUMMIT ATTEMPT

    Barafu camp (4550m)-Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3100m)
    Hiking time: 6-8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak
    6-8 hours to descend to Mweka
    Distance: About 7 km's ascent - 23 km's descent
    Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

  • Day 7
    Mweka camp (3100m)- Mweka Gate (1980m)

    Hiking time: 2-4 hours
    Distance: About 15 km's
    Habitat: Forest

  • Day 8
    Final Departure

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Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

Client Reviews

EXCELLENT : (5 / 5.0 ) 2

100% recommend this Package.
Score Breakdown
  • Sean James
    United Kingdom

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
  • Roy Francis
    France

    I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

    “I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.
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