
6 Days Shira Route
Mt.Kilimanjaro Climbing
The Shira route is one of the older Kilimanjaro routes, and is very similar to the Lemosho
route. The only differences between them is the trail walked on first couple of days, and that
the starting point of the Shira is higher. In fact, the Lemosho route can be considered the
'new-and-improved' version of the Shira route.
The Shira route approaches the summit of Kilimanjaro from the west, starting at Morum Barrier.
It starts relatively high above sea level and is therefore a less frequented route as it offers
a poorer acclimatisation profile. The route requires you to camp.
Month | Low (F) | Average (F) | High (F) | Humidity (%) | Rain Fall (in) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 64 | 78 | 92 | 58 | 1.4 |
February | 64 | 78 | 92 | 57 | 2.0 |
March | 66 | 78 | 90 | 63 | 4.7 |
April | 67 | 76 | 85 | 73 | 13.8 |
May | 65 | 72 | 79 | 77 | 9.3 |
June | 62 | 70 | 78 | 69 | 1.0 |
July | 60 | 69 | 78 | 69 | 1.0 |
August | 60 | 60 | 80 | 69 | 0.7 |
September | 60 | 71 | 83 | 61 | 0.6 |
October | 62 | 75 | 88 | 57 | 1.0 |
November | 64 | 76 | 86 | 57 | 2.5 |
December | 64 | 77 | 90 | 60 | 2.1 |