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Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Shira Plateau
This day’s hike starts at 3600 meters above sea level and heads to the beautiful Shira Plateau, passing through the scrub grasslands of Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes.
Tour Overview
Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau Day Hiking Program is designed for those who don’t have enough time or are out of budget (or both) and want to hike Kilimanjaro, then this is definitely the best option for you. You can climb very high and enjoy the best views on the mountain without paying full price. Admire Africa’s highest peak: Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,985m.
Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Shira Plateau Start Here
Meet your English Speaking guide at your Hotel in Moshi or Arusha then drive to your destination of West part of Kilimanjaro, the journey it takes you through a forestreserve, where you can look out for blue monkeys and Colobus Monkeys in the trees. Your hike through the beautifully rugged landscape of Shira Plateau starts at 3,500 m above sea level. Get out of the car, lace up your shoes and take in the sounds, smells, and colors of Tanzania’s stunning wilderness. Along different trails, you can enjoy views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s highest peak, and its northern glaciers, when the weather permits.
The vast plains of neighboring Amboseli National Park in Kenya and the deep gorge of the Simba River contrast the views of the world’s highest free-standing mountain. When you reach the northern rim of Shira Crater, take a quick stop at different observation points and see the volcanic cones dotting the landscape below. Hike at your own pace and enjoy a picnic lunch under the pen sky along the way. It’s a moderate hike and you don’t need to be an athlete to be able to enjoy it. However, at 3,500m the air is thinner, so pace your step, enjoy the untouched landscapes and the presence of the mighty Kilimanjaro.
After 3 to 4 hours up / 2 to 3 hours down – total time 5 to 8 hours, if your legs get tired – we take you back to Kilimanjaro Airport having some good memories of the tour
TOUR INCLUDE & EXCLUDES
- All Entry Fees
- All mentioned activities according to the itinerary
- Proffesional English Speaking guide
- Picnic Lunch Box
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Transportation from/to Moshi
- Government taxes
- Tanzania Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
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