Machame and Mweka (descent)
7-Day Machame Route Private Climb by Shira Ridge (Sample)
Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample)
- 7 days
- Challenging
- Private
- Max 12
Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample)
Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample) is a tanzanian-owned Kilimanjaro operator founded 2015, based in Moshi. It is of unconfirmed KPAP status and offers Machame, Mweka (descent) and Umbwe. Group sizes max 12. Prices range $2,450–$3,400.
About this operator
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About Shira Ridge Mountaineering
Shira Ridge Mountaineering is a Moshi-based team founded in 2015 by guides who grew up in the villages of the mountain’s southern slopes. It specialises in the southern approaches: the classic Machame Route and the steeper, quieter Umbwe Route.
The seven-day Umbwe itinerary adds an acclimatisation day at Barranco, with a hike toward Lava Tower to “climb high, sleep low.” That gives climbers a better chance of acclimatising than the shorter six-day version. Machame is offered privately in seven days, and solo climbers can book their own guide and crew.
Each climb carries bottled oxygen, a PAC bag and a full medical kit. Guides take pulse-oximeter readings twice a day and follow a written plan for when to descend. The team holds a kit check in Moshi the night before you start, and can rent quality sleeping bags, jackets and poles if you’d rather not fly with them.
At a glance
- Base: Moshi, Tanzania
- Founded: 2015
- Maximum group size: 12 climbers
- Routes: Machame, Umbwe (descending via Mweka)
- Features: Bottled oxygen carried, PAC bag carried, Solo climber friendly
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Verified data
| Item | Value | Status | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATO Member (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators) | — | ? Unknown | — |
| TTB Licensed (Tanzania Tourist Board) | — | ? Unknown | — |
| KPAP Partner (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project) | — | ? Unknown | — |
| Insurance | — | ? Unknown | — |
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Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample)
- 7 days
- Strenuous
- Private
- Max 8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum group size with Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample)?
Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample) caps groups at 12 climbers.
How much does climbing Kilimanjaro with Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample) cost?
Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample)'s published tours range from $2,450 to $3,400 per person, depending on route, duration and group size.
Which Kilimanjaro routes does Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample) offer?
Shira Ridge Mountaineering (Sample) offers Machame, Mweka (descent) and Umbwe.