Shira Route

The scenic Shira Route is a less-traveled path to Kilimanjaro summit, offering stunning views and moderate slopes for acclimatization.

Shira Route Itinerary

7-day Shira Route / Fee Starting: USD 1864 / Distance: 12-18km per day / Height: 500-1000m ascent per day

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 1: Moshi - Starting Point - Mti Mkubwa Camp(2,780m)

Time: 2:25h | Distance: 4.7km | Up: 400m

Shira Camp 1

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa(2,750m) - Shira Camp 1(3,550m)

Time: 6:40h | Distance: 6.35km | Up: 490m | Down: 50m

Shira Camp 2

Day 3: Shira Camp 1(3,550m) - Shira Camp 2(3,840m)

Time: 3:20h | Distance: 7.7km | Up: 320m | Down: 60m

Lava Tower & Moir Camp

Day 4: Shira Camp 2(3,850m) - Lava Tower(4,600m) - Moir Camp(4,200m)

Time: 5:30h | Distance: 4.89km | Up: 360m | Down: 80m

Buffalo Camp

Day 5: Moir Camp(4,200m) - Buffalo Camp(4,020m)

Time: 3:40h | Distance: 9.9km | Up: 270m | Down: 440m

Third Cave

Day 6: Buffalo Camp(4,020m) - Rongai Third Cave(3,800m)

Time: 1:50h | Distance: 5.6km | Up: 50m | Down: 100m

School Hut & Uhuru Peak

Day 7: Third Cave(3,800m) - School Hut(4,800m) - Uhuru Peak(5,895m) - Mweka Camp(3,950m)

Time: 10:40h | Distance: 17.4km | Up: 1,190m | Down: 2,800m

Climbing Package Includes & Excludes

Includes: Transfers, park fees, camping, meals, drinks, guides, crew, equipment, medical kit, porter, Kilimanjaro certificate.

Excludes: Airline tickets, visa, personal gear, snacks, medicine, tips, travel insurance.

Note: Best time to climb: June to October.

Trust the future, and let the journey begin.