Kilimanjaro: Day trip to Shira Plateau, from Moshi/ Arusha

A day excursion inside Kilimanjaro, reach Shira Plateau & reach 3700m experience the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest mountain in a day Shira Plateau one of the most fascinating and scenic hike
Moshi / Arusha – Mount Kilimanjaro (Shira Plateau Rise at 3,504 Meters High)
This amazing experience of 1 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Shira Plateau will start early from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi, then a 3 hrs 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. Once through the park gate 2,100m 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 3400, they are only a few feet high. From the parking area at the edge of the plateau we can strike out in any direction, following the myriads 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.
Midafternoon return to the vehicle and bump back down the track and across the plains to Arusha/ Moshi arriving back at the hotel late afternoon or early evening.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.