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The snow-capped summit of Kibo, Kilimanjaro, above the forest
Photo: Chris 73, CC BY-SA 3.0

Kilimanjaro · Route

Shira Route

Starts high on the Shira Plateau by 4x4 (around 3,500 m) and merges with Lemosho. The high start makes day one harder on acclimatisation; less commonly offered now.

Duration
7–8 days
Difficulty
Hard
Offers tracked
11 operators
Median price
$2,613

Facts

Scenery
excellent
Traffic
low
Start Gate
Morum Barrier / Shira Gate (west)
Distance Km
56
Accommodation
camping
Descent Route
Mweka
Acclimatisation Profile
fair

Operators running Shira Route

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1 offers
Trend Verified
Zara Tanzania Adventures
Licence unverified
6 Private $2,613
per person · 2026-2027
$436 first seen

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