Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau Day Hike provided by Topi Adventure
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From your Hotel in Moshi, depart with your guide after an early breakfast for the drive to Kilimanjaro National Park. Depending on the location of your hotel, the journey will take 1½–2½ hours.
You will be driven to the western side of the mountain and up through the forests to the Londorossi Gate, at an altitude of 2,100m, where the hike begins. The ascent is over 1,000m, moving steadily up through tropical montane forests, home to a variety of animals and birdlife. With the help of your guide, you may spot colobus monkeys, crested turacos and more. As well as being the less-visited side of the mountain, these western regions are known to be frequented by big game from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, which neighbors Kilimanjaro National Park. It is not uncommon to hear elephants rumbling through the forest; you may even catching sight of them through the trees.
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- You'll start atMoshi UrbanOr, you can also get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Mount KilimanjaroStop: 8 hours - Admission includedThe Shira Plateau area of Kilimanjaro offers a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of Africa’s tallest peak and to explore a World Heritage Site as a day trip. Take either a more strenuous day hike along the ancient rim of the plateau or stick to something more relaxed on the undulating floor – perhaps going as far as the photogenic ‘cone place’ or Shira Needles at the southern end of the plateau. To the west, the Kibo massif sweeps up to the glaciers near the summit, the rise scarred by deep valleys and eroded lava flows that stand like twisted modern sculptures in the harsh mountain weather. A number of streams tumble down this flank of the mountain, eventually joining together in a gully that crosses the plateau before plunging down to the plains far below. The day starts early with a pick-up in Arusha then a 3-hour drive through the rich agricultural area at the base of the mountain. Observe the variety of local agriculture, from hand-tilled smallholdings to large commercial farms before giving way first to plantation forest and finally to indigenous forest. Once through 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. From the parking area at the edge of the plateau you can strike out in any direction, following the myriad of small animal tracks to meander your way across the plateau. The guide will carry trail food and a picnic lunch and each hiker needs a small rucksack to carry water, warm clothes and full waterproofs – the weather can change incredibly quickly. A pair of stout walking boots is needed, as in some areas the ground can be soft. Mid-afternoon, return to the vehicle and bump back down the track and across the plains to Arusha, arriving back at the hotel late afternoon or early evening.Read more
- You'll end atMoshi UrbanMoshi Urban, TanzaniaSee address & details
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Important Information
Departure Point
Moshi Urban, Tanzania
Duration
12h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Professional Guide
- Entry Fees
- Government Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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angusm765
00Kilimanjaro and Safafi in a Pandemic!
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99dustint
00Local company! Highly recommend
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261biancaa
00Excellent Experience with Tobi Adventures
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Natalia S
00Accent Kilimanjaro, Machame, 03.10-09.10, 2019
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MMMNJ2000
00Excellent!!
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00Climbing mount Kilimanjaro and safari
We had the most wonderfull time of our life with thuis company. Our luggage didnt’t arrive at the AirPort. Elly too…
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00Great staff, fantastic experience in Kilimanjaro
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KScizz
00Amazing climb and the safari!
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elena_chestnova
00Great first-time Africa experience
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TYRANNUS12
00GREAT SERVICE
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RUSTAM23
00To the peak of Africa with Nelson and Vincent!
I am grateful for the experience that TOPI made it possible. Never climbed to these heights before. The guides Nels…
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planetgirl711
00SUPERB EXPERIENCE
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Kashkin
00Relyable Partner! Great expirience!
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00Amaizing tour services
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- Duration: 12h
- Mobile Ticket Accepted
- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
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- Languages Offered: English, German
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