Shira Plateau Day Hike
Overview
Exploring Kilimanjaro’s Vast Beauty.
Embark on an unforgettable Shira Plateau Day Hike, starting from Moshi or Arusha. Drive through lush agricultural regions to Londorossi Gate for registration, and then driver further to the Morrum gate to start your hike to Shira 1. Traverse the deep gorge of the Simba River, with stunning views of Shira Cathedral, Shira Needle, and the volcanic caldera, now a world heritage site. Enjoy breathtaking vistas of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s highest peak, and its northern glaciers. Savor a picnic lunch amidst this grandeur. The moderate hike allows you to relish the vast Shira plains and, if time permits, venture further above Shira 1. Return to Morrum Gate and back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha via Londorossi Gate, cherishing the beauty of Kilimanjaro’s landscapes.
Tour Itinerary
Morning:
- After a delightful breakfast at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, the Shira Plateau Day Hike commences.
- Your experienced driver will pick you up and drive through scenic agricultural regions to Londorossi Gate.
Activity 1: Hike to Shira 1
- Register at Londorossi gate and drive further to Morrum Gate and begin your hike towards Shira 1. Traverse the deep gorge of the Simba River, witnessing the awe-inspiring Shira Cathedral, Shira Needle, and the volcanic caldera, now a world heritage site.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Kibo, the highest peak of Kilimanjaro, and its majestic northern glaciers, provided the weather permits.
Picnic Lunch
- Savor a sumptuous picnic lunch amidst the vast beauty of Shira plains and the majestic Kilimanjaro peak.
Afternoon:
- Continue your hike to explore further above Shira 1, embracing the serenity of the surroundings.
Evening:
- When you are ready or the time allows, start your descent back to Morrum Gate, cherishing the lasting memories of the hike.
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Tour Includes
- Day trip according to the itinerary
- Transportation
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Mineral water
- All mentioned activities
- All Required Fees
Tour Excludes
- International or Local Flights
- Optional Activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel Insurance
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