TOUR OVERVIEW

Into Tanzania's wild heart.

Shira begins by vehicle high on the western plateau, so you start at about 3,600 m. It joins the southern circuit at Barranco. Starting so high makes the first days harder on the body, which is why we add a warm-up day first.

A drive-in start high on the Shira Plateau, skipping the forest for wide views from the very first day. This sample itinerary is a strong starting point and can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred accommodation level.

The climb, in altitude

3,600 mShira Gate
3,500 mShira 1
3,850 mShira 2
4,600 mLava Tower
3,950 mBarranco
3,995 mKaranga
4,673 mBarafu
5,895 mUhuru Peak
3,100 mMweka Camp
1,640 mMweka Gate

Approximate altitudes. Your guide adjusts the pace to how you feel.

Highlights

Drive-in start on the plateauOpen views from day oneLava Tower and BarrancoUhuru Peak at about 5,895 mWarm-up day before the climb

DAY BY DAY

Your full itinerary.

Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha

Arrive in northern Tanzania, where a Hartebeest Safaris representative welcomes you and provides a private transfer to your Arusha accommodation. Settle in, recover from the flight and go through the plan for the days ahead.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

Personal airport welcome
Private transfer
Briefing and route review

Travel rhythm: Approximately 45–75 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, depending on traffic.
Meals: Dinner, depending on arrival time
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha, confirmed in the final quotation.

Day 2 – Warm-Up Day in Arusha National Park

Day 3 – Shira Gate – Shira 1 Camp

Day 4 – Shira 1 – Shira 2 Camp

Day 5 – Shira 2 – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Day 6 – Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Day 7 – Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Day 8 – Summit Day: Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Day 9 – Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

Day 10 – Departure from Arusha

JOURNEY GALLERY

A glimpse of what awaits.

Wildlife and landscapes you can look forward to on this itinerary, from Kilimanjaro.

What's included.

Licensed mountain guides, assistant guides, cook and porters

Kilimanjaro park, camping and rescue fees

Tents and shared camp equipment on the mountain

All meals and treated drinking water while trekking

Hotel nights in Arusha before and after the trek

Airport and trailhead transfers

Warm-up day in Arusha National Park with an armed ranger

Not included.

International flights

Tanzania visa and travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking

Personal trekking clothing, boots and sleeping bag

Crew tips and personal expenses

Meals in Arusha not listed as included

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Comfort in the wild.

Trekking tents at a high camp below Kilimanjaro's glaciers

Mid-range · Kilimanjaro and Arusha

Mountain camps and Arusha hotel

Tented camps on the mountain, with a hotel in Arusha before and after the trek. Your hotel is confirmed in your tailored quotation.

YOUR ROUTE

Follow the journey across Tanzania.

Arusha → Kilimanjaro

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Journey start Stop By roadIllustrative map, not to be used for navigation.

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REQUEST A QUOTE

Make this journey yours.

Tell us who is traveling and when. A safari specialist can then tailor the route and provide confirmed availability and pricing.

Which one are you sending home?

Point anywhere. We'll take you there.

How high do you want to go?

10 Days Kilimanjaro Shira Route Trek

Into Tanzania's wild heart.

The climb, in altitude

Highlights

Your full itinerary.

A glimpse of what awaits.

What's included.

Not included.

Comfort in the wild.

Mountain camps and Arusha hotel

Follow the journey across Tanzania.

Make this journey yours.

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