Shira Plateau Camp

Shira Plateau Camp (Shira 1) sits on the western edge of Kilimanjaro's Shira Plateau at around 3,500 m, where the trail leaves the forest for the moorland, on the Lemosho, Shira and Northern Circuit routes. Facilities are limited to cleared pitches, long-drop toilets, a ranger shelter and a stream; tents and meals are provided by the trekking crew. The exposed plateau is windy and cold.

Comfort: Budget
Where: Mount Kilimanjaro
In our tours: 1 tour

Shira Plateau Camp (Shira 1) sits on the western edge of Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau, where the trail leaves the forest for open moorland, on the Lemosho, Shira and Northern Circuit routes. It is the first plateau camp on those routes.

It is a basic camp with cleared pitches, long-drop toilets, a ranger shelter and a stream. Exposed on the plateau, it is windy and cold, so your operator’s mountain equipment sets the comfort level.

Tents and meals are provided by the trekking crew. This entry refers to Shira 1 rather than Shira 2.

What is here

Crew-Managed Meals
Designated Tent Pitches
Ranger Station

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You visit: Kilimanjaro

8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek: Lemosho Route

Days: 8
From: $2,300pp

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