Kilimanjaro Day hike – Shira Plateau
Tour Details
The Shira route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The route starts off from the western side of the mountain towards one among the highest plateaus on Earth! On While at the Cathedral Point, you will enjoy an amazing view of Kibo Peak, the highest Point in Africa!
Highlights
- Through the Marangu / Machame forest or the Shira Plateau
- No age restriction and perfect for kids, families and couples on short trip
- Low to medium fitness
- Professional and experienced English speaking mountain guide.
- A picnic lunch provided during the hike.
Itinerary idea in detail
Every day is thoughtfully planned to make your journey enjoyable and memorable. Discover amazing places, experience local culture, taste authentic food, and enjoy plenty of exciting moments along the way. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with new experiences and beautiful memories.
Leave your Lodge in Moshi at 07:00 am for a 2:30 hrs of transfer to Londorossi gate (2,100 m / 6,900 ft).
Arrive at the Park gate for registration and issuing of permit to enter the park and then have another drive from Londorossi gate to Morum Barrier gate 3,400m/ 11,800 Ft) where your hike will start. We will proceed with our hike crossing Shira plateau as we continue with our hike to Moir Hut (4,200m/13,800ft), a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. The terrain during our steady climb will change from the moorland of the Shira Plateau to the broad upland desert beneath the Lent Hills with great panoramic views. On the way, you will have your packed lunch near Cathedral Peak where you’ll enjoy an amazing view of Uhuru Peak! We then walk back to the vehicle point near Shira Heli Pad Point where you will meet your vehicle and transfer back to Moshi.
Trekking Distance & Time :Â Distance 15 km > 7-8 hours
Altitude gain :Â 800 m
Habitat :Â Forest>Moorland>Semi Desert
- All park fees – Conservation Fees & Rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guide and assistant guide (where necessary)
- Packed lunch box
- Bottled mineral water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project as well as Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Pre & post trek accommodation in Moshi
- Tips (recommended 15% of tour price)
- Water bottles & Items of a personal nature
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