5 Days (4 Night) Marangu Route

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Londorossi Gate to MtiMkumbwa(2,650 m/8,692 ft)⌄

   After a 1 1/2 hour drive from Moshi check in is at the Londorossi Gate. Day 1 is fairly easy with a 3/4 hour climb to MitiMkubwa Camp.

2. 2Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.)⌄

   A few hours walk will see the end of the forest and the beginning of a climb through heather forest to the edge of the Shira Caldera. Destination is the scenic Shira One Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Day 3: - Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft.) Today is spent on a gentle hike across the Shira Plateau with possible side trips to Shira Cathedral. Camp is at the first high camp of Shira Two. NOTE: From Shira Two Camp the trail links with Machame Route. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included