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Shira Plateau is one of the most scenic
route in Kilimanjaro Mountain; with ridges and moorland.
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Day 1: Arrival Day
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Pickup from the Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to
the Arusha SG Resort for dinner and overnight as well as
preparations
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Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
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Drive from Arusha to Boma Ng’ombe to Londorossi Gate
on the western side of Kilimanjaro; continue driving to the Lemosho
Glades, from there start trekking through the rain forest to Mti
Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite accompanied by armed ranger. Overnight at
Mti Mkubwa Campsite
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Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira Cave
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After breakfast, continue with ascending across the
dense rain forest, climbing is gradually become steeper before
reaching a wide moorland zone. Proceed toward Gane & Marshall One
Valley for Lunch Break. Then cross a high altitude desert plateau
Shire Caldera to Shire Cave (on request this can be omitted). Dinner
and overnight camping at Shire
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4: Shira Cave to Shira Hut
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After breakfast at Shire Cave proceeds gently east
across the Shira Plateau and the Shira Cathedral towards Shira Hut
on the moorland meadow; it is an excellent place in this route for
acclimatization, while gaining the altitude slowly. Dinner and
overnight camping at Shire Hut
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Day 5: Shire Hut to Lava Tower
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After breakfast continue with trekking through
moorlands for a short while before reaching a rocky path that lead
among outcrops directly to Lava tower. We do not rush, overnight
stay at Lava Tower.
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Day 6: Lava Tower - Arrow Glacier
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With a steep scramble through scree and rocky
outcrops climb-up towards Arrow Glacier; camping at Arrow Glacier
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Day 7: Arrow Glacier to Crater Floor
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Wind up the Western Breach non -technical climbing
route about 6 hours to the crater rim. Explore the inner crater and
ash pit before pitching the camp on the crater floor
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Day 8: Uhuru Peak 5895m – Mweka Hut
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It should be within 2 hours from crater floor to
conquer the Great Kilimanjaro and reach its UHURU PEAK, the highest
point in Africa at 5895m above sea level; after a little ceremony
and memorable photographs, start descending towards Barafu Hut for
Lunch, then Mweka Hut for overnight camping
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Day 9: Mweka Hut to Mweka Get
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After breakfast, descend to Mweka gate, meet the
driver and drive back to Arusha SG Resort for dinner and overnight
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