8-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Shira route

There are a number of great routes people can take to the summit of the mammoth Kilimanjaro Mountain (5,895m) in Tanzania. And, on this 8-day adventure, we would like to guide you to the top of the highest mountain in Africa along the Shira Route.

Beginning near the Shira Ridge, the Shira Route is one of the lesser used trails on the mountain. As a result, there is far less traffic than on other, more popular routes like the Macheme Route. Furthermore, instead of mountain huts, along the Shira Route, you will be spending your nights in various camp areas. Thus giving you plenty of time to admire the stars in a way you’ve never seen them before.

Throughout this trip you will cross the entire Shira Plateau, west to east. You will then traverse underneath the Kilimanjaro Ice Field before we being the ascent.

The Shira Route, like all routes to the top of Kilimanjaro presents some difficulties. The biggest of those difficulties is the possibility of altitude sickness because the starting point of the trip is very high. As a result, any possibility to get acclimatized prior to this trip is recommended. However, if that isn’t possible, we will do our best to make things as secure and comfortable as we can.

While climbing Kilimanjaro is not a technically difficult climb, it is a very long and strenuous journey. As a result, all participants on this trip should be in good physical condition.

If you would like to climb the most famous mountain in Africa along one of its quietest routes, this is the trip for you. To join us along the Shira Route, please send a request. We look forward to guiding you.

We also offer a 7-day climbing option that will take you along the Macheme Route.