Kilimanjaro · Mountain camp
Shira 1 Camp
3,500 m on the west side of Kilimanjaro. A camp on the western edge of the Shira Plateau, with wide views across the plateau to Kibo.
Mountain camp
At a glance
- Altitude3,500 m
- TypeTented camp, pitched by your crew
- ZoneHeath and moorland
- Side of the mountainWest
- On our climbs4 climbs
A camp on the western edge of the Shira Plateau, with wide views across the plateau to Kibo. A night here on the longer western routes.
Where it is
On the map
Next on the trail
- Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp2,825 m
- Shira 2 Camp3,850 m
- Lava Tower4,630 m
- Moir Hut4,200 m
Approximate positions.
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Climbs that stay here
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- Best time to visitMonth by month: herds, rain and prices
- Visa & entryE-visa, visa on arrival, passports
- Packing listsSafari and mountain trekking
- Tipping guideGuides, cooks and porters
- How booking worksFive steps to a confirmed trip
- Payment detailsCard, bank transfer, cash
- FAQStraight answers before you book
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Tell us your dates and who’s climbing. Our team in Arusha will suggest the right route and send the full price, usually within a day.