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Start at High Altitude: Unlike other routes, the Shira route starts at 3,600m. This is perfect for trekkers who are already acclimatized or want to spend more time in the heather and moorland zones.
Crossing the Shira Plateau: You get to trek across one of the highest plateaus on earth, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the mountain and the plains below.
Less Crowded: Shira is the "quieter twin" of the Lemosho route. It offers the same stunning western views but with significantly fewer hikers at the starting point.
Stargazing Paradise: Due to the high starting elevation and clear skies on the western side, the Shira route offers some of the best night-sky photography opportunities on Kilimanjaro.
Complete Circuit: You explore the remote western side and descend via the southern circuit, giving you a diverse experience of the mountain's ecology.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is provided from hotels and lodges in Moshi town. Please wait at the hotel reception or main entrance at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Pickup time is usually between 07:00–08:00 AM, depending on the climbing route and gate. Our driver or mountain guide will arrive in a clearly identified vehicle and ask for you by name.
For guests staying in private apartments or locations without a reception, please wait outside at the main gate or a clearly visible meeting point.
Pickups from Arusha or outside Moshi can be arranged upon request and may involve an additional transfer cost. Please keep your phone switched on in case we need to contact you.
Itinerary
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1Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Moshi – Londorossi Gate – Shira 1 Camp Elevation: 2,100 m → 3,500 m Hiking Time: 3–4 hours After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi and transferred to Londorossi Gate for registration. From there, you will drive to the Shira Plateau and begin your trek across open moorland. Enjoy wide views and unique vegetation before reaching Shira 1 Camp for dinner and overnight.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Day 2: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp Elevation: 3,500 m → 3,850 m Hiking Time: 4–5 hours Today’s hike is gentle and scenic across the Shira Plateau, offering stunning views of Mount Meru and the western side of Kilimanjaro. This day helps with acclimatization. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp for dinner and overnight.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 3: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp Elevation: 3,850 m → 4,630 m (Lava Tower) → 3,976 m Hiking Time: 6–8 hours A key acclimatization day. You will hike up to Lava Tower, where lunch is served, then descend to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” approach helps your body adapt to altitude. Enjoy impressive views of the Barranco Wall.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp Elevation: 3,976 m → 4,035 m Hiking Time: 4–5 hours Start the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall, a fun and rewarding scramble. The trail then continues through alpine desert terrain to Karanga Camp. Dinner and overnight at camp.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp Elevation: 4,035 m → 4,673 m Hiking Time: 3–4 hours A short but steep hike to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. After an early dinner, rest and prepare for the midnight climb to the summit.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp Elevation: 4,673 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m Hiking Time: 10–14 hours Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Reach the summit in time for sunrise, then descend via Stella Point back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.
14 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi Elevation: 3,100 m → 1,640 m Hiking Time: 3–4 hours Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. After signing out and receiving your summit certificates, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi. Activities Clients Will Do Guided high-altitude trekking Acclimatization hikes Barranco Wall climb Midnight summit attempt Sunrise at Uhuru Peak Rainforest and alpine desert trekking
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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