Shira Cave Camp

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Shira Cave Camp.

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Shira Cave Camp.

• At 3841 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.

Location

Where Shira Cave Camp sits on the map and how to get there.

Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Shira Cave Camp — browse campsites near each.

• Moshi, TZ · 32 km
• Boma la Ngombe, TZ · 33 km
• Tarakea, TZ · 33 km
• Kingori, TZ · 41 km
• Usa River, TZ · 58 km

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

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Nguye WaterfallWaterfalls0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Cathedral Point (3,872 m)Summits & peaks0.9 km · ~10 min walkDirections ↗

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Kilimanjaro Starting PointAttractions9.9 km · ~118 min driveDirections ↗

Lava Tower (4,689 m)Summits & peaks165.3 km · ~442 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Shira Cave Camp.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Shira Cave Camp.

Reviews

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Other campgrounds nearby

More places to camp close to Shira Cave Camp.

• Shire Huts
• Shira 2 Camp
• Machame Camp
• Moir Huts
• Lava Tower Camp
• Arrow glacier camp