Early access to the vast Shira Plateau means sweeping horizons from the very beginning—an inspiring way to start your ascent.
Start Shira Gate • Join Lemosho/Machame section • Best seasons: Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct.
Keeps adequate acclimatization while leveraging the high start.
Start high and traverse volcanic plains to Shira 1 Camp.
Shira 1Gentle day across the plateau to Shira 2.
Shira 2Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Valley.
BarrancoScramble the Barranco Wall and traverse to Karanga Camp.
KarangaClimb to Barafu; early dinner and rest for summit.
BarafuSummit push in the night to Stella Point and Uhuru; descend to Mweka Camp.
SummitFollow the trail down to Mweka Gate, where you'll complete the climb, receive your certificates, and transfer onward.
Mweka GateAll park fees; professional mountain guides, porters, and cook team; all meals on the mountain; purified drinking water; mountain accommodation (huts on Marangu or private tents on all other routes); emergency rescue fees; and round-trip ground transfers between your hotel and the trailhead.
International and regional flights, visas, travel insurance, personal hiking or biking gear, tips for the mountain crew, and optional upgrades.
