Views of Mount Kilimanjaro with Climbers on their way to Uhuru Peak
8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Shira Route
This route starts an altitude of 11600ft (3500m) and should only be attempted by trekkers who are already
acclimatised or know from previous experience that they can tolerate altitude.
From the trailhead the trail heads east across the centre of the Shira Plateau, where it is often likely to spot big game, such as elephant and buffalo.
The route then joins up with the Machame Route at Shira Camp and approaches the summit via Stella Point descending via Mweka Camp.
Related Adventure Safaris
→06 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route
→09 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Rongai Route
→07 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route
→06 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route
→04 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Shira Route
→05 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Umbwe Route
Prices are based on 2 adults sharing a room and the length of stay at hotel. Offer subject to availability at the time of booking. Price may vary depending on flight and hotel availability and changes in exchange rates. Terms and Conditions apply.
Day 1: Arrival and Pre-Climbing Briefing
Accommodation: Mountain Inn
Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Forest Campsite at 9000ft/2750m
Accommodation: Forest Campsite
Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Londorossi for the first section of the climb through the lush forest to reach Forest Campsite close to the gate at 9000ft/2750m taking 4 to 5 hours. Overnight Forest Camp
Day 3: Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Continue through the forest on to the Shira Plateau to reach Shira Campsite at 12,500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 6 hours. Overnight Shira Camp
DAY 4: Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Heading eastwards, continue ascending through the dry landscape before reaching Barranco Campsite at 13,000ft/3900m for overnight camp taking 5- 7 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp.
DAY 5: Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Campsite at 15,500ft/4600m for overnight camp. Overnight Barafu Camp.
DAY 6: Uhuru Peak 19,340ft/5896m / Descend to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft/3000m
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak 19,340ft/5896m the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft/3000m for overnight camp taking 6 to 8 hours ascent 5 to 7 hours descent. Overnight Mweka Camp.
DAY 7: Descent to park gate at Mweka Wildlife College
Accommodation: Mountain Inn
Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka wildlife college, taking 3 to 4 hours to be met and transfered back to mountain inn fo dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 8: Relaxation / Depart
Accommodation: Mountain Inn
Relaxation and reminiscing on your just concluded achievement before you can embark on your next course of travel, or catch another flight home. End of tour.
