Kilimanjaro Shira Route - Kilimanjaro Dreamers

Shira Route

The Shira route follows the Machame route up Mount Kilimanjaro, but with one big difference, the first day catapults you into some serious altitude. The first leg of the trek is via a road, which makes the most sense to drive along in order to conserve time and energy, but this means a leap to 3,500 metres above sea level without any acclimatisation time.

You can opt to walk the road instead, but it's hardly the most scenic of options. The route can be completed in six days, but you'd be wiser to opt for a longer version of the trek in order to properly acclimatise, especially if you're only just arrived in Tanzania or if you live around sea level.

Facts :-

Ascent Distance: 31.35 Km

20 Km (Shira Gate)

TOTAL DISTANCE: 65.45 Km

No Of People Climbing –4356 PER YEAR

Trek Difficulty: Easy

Highlight:Medium

Mount Kilimanajaro

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Why Choose Shira Route

The Shira route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west and then joins the

Success Rate

The Shira route doesn’t have the best acclimatization profile given it starts at

Pros & Cons

Shira route is one of the harder climbs given it starts at a much higher altitude.

Shira Route Packages

7 Day

7 Days Shira Route

7 Day | 6 Night

Kilimanjaro Travel Guide

Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro

Although it's technically possible to trek Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro year-round,

Kilimanjaro Tipping Guide

The Kilimanjaro tipping ceremony is an important and fun custom that happens at the end of every Kilimanjaro climb.

Kilimanjaro Foods

When people think about backpacking and camping, the Kilimanjaro Food that comes to mind usually

Weather at Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro’s weather can be best understood by studying the dominant trade and anti-trade winds that pass through the region.

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an epic adventure trip. We’re excited for you that you’re considering doing it with us!

Kilimanjaro Gear List

Guide companies will generally include group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads, and water filters.

Kilimanjaro FAQs

Tanzania has three major international airports: Dar es Salaam (DAR), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).

Kilimanjaro Porters

A friendly face, Kilimanjaro Porters might hand you a cup of coffee as you tie your boots.

Private Toilet Tents On Kilimanjaro

For this there is a cost to cover the toilet attendant, who carries, pitches, cleans, and

Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and its severe forms, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HACE) and High

Kilimanjaro Rescue

In the rare case when a climber gets ill or seriously injured on Mount Kilimanjaro, a helicopter evacuation may be required.

Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness

The most common factor that stops many climbers from reaching the summit is not the fitness required for the hike, but altitude sickness

Kilimanjaro Accommodation

You Are Ready To Climb Kilimanjaro. In Our Accommodation Page, You Will Find Most Popular Accommodation, Which Our Climbers Will Be

Testimonials

People Talk About Us

Thank you so much for the amazing trips and for the interesting guides! We loved the vacation that we took last month. It was exactly as we imagined it, and even better! Again their attention to us and the ability to adjust, was remarkable! We highly recommend using Kilimanjaro Dreamers and will use them again on future adventures!!

Susan J.

29 years

Kilimanjaro Dreamers is a local safari tour operator based in Arusha, Tanzania. My wife and I went on our first Safari in July 2019, they are super-dependable and trustworthy. It feels really good to be putting money directly into the hands of local companies and not have fat margins skimmed off by middlemen. For me, this is really important.

Palo Alto

32 years

It's our dream to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and submit on the top of Africa 5895m uhuru peak. We took 7 Days Machame route and it was the best route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro though most of us were never serious trekkers but yes, we had a common thing: Love for nature and trained for 3 months prior to this trip. It's the adventure of a lifetime. Kilimanjaro Dreamers really put their attention to details I can recommend them highly enough!

Carla j

35 years

Thank you once again all at Kilimanjaro Expedition for the unforgettable days! Thomas Jonas for all info, fast responding and arranging. A save feeling to be picked up en brought back at the airport. Thomas, I’ve learned a lot about the country, Kilimanjaro, vegetation and the culture. You’re a great guide and person! Hillary, it was pleasure in the parcs driving around with you and to spot a diversity of beautiful animals so near.

Nathalie

29 years

We did the 7-day Lemosho trek and a 4-day safari. It was an absolutely amazing trip. Kilimanjaro Dreamers out did themselves with the best guides, chef and porters. Our guides, Jonas and Hillary, were extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable and capable. We really enjoyed getting to know them throughout the trip.

Shira Route

Shira Route

Facts :-

Mount Kilimanajaro

Our Services

Why Choose Shira Route

Success Rate

Pros & Cons

Kilimanjaro Dreamers

Shira Route Packages

7 Days Shira Route

7 Days Shira Route

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Travel Guide

Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Tipping Guide

Kilimanjaro Foods

Weather at Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost

Kilimanjaro Gear List

Kilimanjaro FAQs

Kilimanjaro Porters

Private Toilet Tents On Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance

Kilimanjaro Rescue

Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness

Kilimanjaro Accommodation

Testimonials

People Talk About Us

Susan J.

29 years

Palo Alto

32 years

Carla j

35 years

Nathalie

29 years

Jake

30 years

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