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Kilimanjaro Climb- Shira Route

A A demanding ascent of Kilimanjaro on the little-trekked Shira Route
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10 days from £1739 (minimum 4 passengers)
Destination: Tanzania  

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Kilimanjaro Climb- Shira Route A demanding ascent of Kilimanjaro on the little-trekked Shira Route
The Shira route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west, crossing the caldera of Shira Volcano before traversing beneath the southern icefields of Kibo. This route is rarely used by other trekkers so we can really savour the wilderness of Shira Plateau as well as exploring the almost unvisited Lent Hills. The scenery is varied and the views often simply stunning. This is a seven-day ascent, so there is plenty of time to acclimatise and it is one of the best routes to see the different climate zones on Kilimanjaro. This is a challenging route with some long and strenuous days.

Trip Profile
7 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m. Grade D

Group & Staff
Min. 4, max. 12, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
6 nights camping, 2 nights hotel.

Food:
All included except 1 lunch and 2 dinners.
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Day 1
Depart London; arrive Kilimanjaro; to Arusha.
Day 2
To Londorossi; begin ascent of Kilimanjaro to Shira Camp (3500m).
Day 3
Explore Shira Plateau; camp at Shira Hut (3840m)
Day 4
Walk to Lent Hills (4600m); return to Shira Hut.
Day 5
Steady ascent to Lava Tower Junction (4500m); descend to Barranco Valley (3900m).
Day 6
Steep ascent to Barafu campsite (4600m).
Day 7
An early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise: onto Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka.
Day 8
To Mweka Gate; transfer to Arusha.
Day 9
Free in Arusha; optional safari. Depart Kilimanjaro.
Day 10
Arrive London.

Departures Between
Price from
18 Dec 04**
24 Dec 04
*£1739
14 Jan 05
28 Jan 05
11 Feb 05
25 Feb 05
*£1355
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Kilimanjaro tax US$480 (approx. £305) paid locally
Optional single hotel and tent supplement £105
Insurance £77
**Sat to Mon

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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A A demanding ascent of Kilimanjaro on the little-trekked Shira Route

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