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CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO SHIRA ROUTE DAY TRIP
Joined 2023
The Shira Plateau area of Kilimanjaro offers a fantastic opportunity to get high on a big mountain and to hike around this impressive World Heritage Site as a day trip – it’s a fantastic area and there are some great day hikes – either a more strenuous day hiking up along the ancient rim of the plateau or something more relaxed sticking to the undulating floor – perhaps going as far as the photogenic ‘cone place’ or Shira Needles’ at the Southern end of the plateau.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the Hotel (in Moshi)
- We will pick you at your hotel in Moshi
Moshi to Londorossi Gate
We will pick you at your hotel in Moshi and drive you to Londorossi Gate.
The day starts early with a pick up in Moshi / Arusha then a 3 hours drive through the rich agricultural area at the base of the mountain, this varies from hand tilled small holdings to large commercial farms before giving way first to plantation forest and finally to indigenous forest .
Londorossi Gate to Shira Starting Point
We will drive towards the Moram point from Londorossi Gate and it will take us about a half and hour drive.
From the park gate the road climbs more steeply up a rough track moving quickly through the different layers of vegetation from thick mountain forest with towering trees gradually giving way to the giant heath. These giants initially tower ten to fifteen feet high but as we get higher they become gradually shorter, when we crest the final rise on the plateau they are only a few feet high.
Shira Starting Point ( Moram ) to Shira One Camp
The hiking will beginning from here towards Shira One Camp.
From the parking area at the edge of the plateau we can strike out in any direction, following the myriad of small animal tracks to meander our way across the plateau. The guide will carry trail food and a picnic lunch, each hiker needs a small rucksack to carry water, warm clothes and full waterproofs – the weather can change incredibly quickly as clouds swoop down from the summit. We have warm and waterproof equipment for hire. A pair of stout walking boots are needed as in some areas the ground can be soft.
Shira One to Shira Starting Point ( Matam )
After Lunch we will hike back to Moram point, which is Shira Starting Point ready to drive back to the Londorossi Gate for check out
Londorossi Gate to Moshi
After check out around Mid afternoon we will be on our way inside the vehicle and bump back down the track and across the plains to Moshi / Arusha arriving back at the hotel late afternoon or early evening.
End of the tour
Hotel drop off
Ending Point
At the Hotel (in Moshi)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-All group equipment during the hike
-Great picnic lunch and trail food during the day
-Head Guide with years of experience guiding Mt Kilimanjaro and trained on all aspects of hiking at high altitudes and how to prevent problems. He will also be a qualified Wilderness First Responder.
-Safe drinking water
-Group medical kit .
-Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified guide
-Mount Kilimanjaro National Park fee & camping fees
-Park rescue fees (this is required to enter the park by the Tanzania government)
-Transportation to all locations visited, per itinerary
- Gasoline
- Transfer Car Toyota Hice
-Travel insurance • Medical & Evacuation insurance • Snacks, laundry, phone calls
-All personal items for trip – see packing list
-Tipping staff after trek (approx $40- $60)
-Tipping of safari driver & guide (approx $15 – $20)
Tour Important Information
Make sure you have a proper gear for hiking.
Children under 13 years old are not able to join this tour.
Important message from the supplier
I can work throughout a week , feel free to message me.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Mussa M.
Mussa is a dedicated, passionate young Tanzanian, with more than 13 years experience of successfully leading wildlife safaris and mountain climbing expeditions around Africa. He is fluent in both English and Swahili and has ensured that all of his clients have an exceptional travel experience in Tanzania.
$700/ per person
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