1 DAY LEMOSHO ROUTE – KILIMANJARO HIKING TOUR

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.

To the west the Kibo Massif of Kilimanjaro 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 gulley that crosses the plateau before plunging down to the plains far below.

There is a fair amount of wildlife on the plateau however most of it is elusive and nocturnal but with care the events of the night can be reconstructed from the footprints around the watering points on the streams. There are herds of buffalo but also smaller gazelles and bushbuck, there is the car case of eland and elephant higher on the mountain proving that these larger animals are occasional visitor.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• DAY 0: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi/ Arusha
• DAY 1: Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha – Lemosho gate – Shira Plateau – Back to Moshi

Upon arrival at Arusha /Kilimanjaro Airport you will meet your SERENGETI MIGRATION EXPERTS Co LTD Safaris guide who will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi Tanzania (for budget hotels we recommend KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL). Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 1 DAY KILIMANJARO HIKING TOUR VIA LEMOSHO ROUTE the next day.

OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)

BADGET LODGE (HOTEL):

• NAME OF THE HOTEL: KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
• ACCOMMODATIONS: BED AND BREAKFAST
• HOTEL LOCATION: MOSHI -KILIMANJARO
• ROOM TYPE: SINGLE/ DOUBLE

After Early in the morning of your Kilimanjaro day trip, we will pick you up at your hotel – an active day in Tanzania’s wilderness area awaits. The drive to your destination of West Kilimanjaro takes you through a forest reserve, where you can look out for 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 colours of Tanzania’s stunning wilderness.

Along different trails and accompanied by a ranger, you can enjoy views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s highest peak, and its northern glaciers, when the weather permits. The vast plains of neighbouring 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 open 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 a 4h hike – or earlier, if your legs get tired – we take you back to your hotel.

What to wear: The walk can be over uneven ground in places, so closed shoes are recommended. Due to the altitude, warm clothing and/or waterproofs are also advisable.

• Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 11,800 ft
• Altitude: 2,250 m - 3,500m | 3,500m - 2,250 m
• Hiking Time: : 4-5 hours | hiking down 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest
• overnight at Moshi

OVERNIGHT STAY; MOSHI WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)

BADGET LODGE (HOTEL):

• NAME OF THE HOTEL: KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
• ACCOMMODATIONS: BED AND BREAKFAST
• HOTEL LOCATION: MOSHI -KILIMANJARO
• ROOM TYPE: DOUBLE

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Price Inclusions

• Tourist Entry Park Fees and Bike entry fee
• Experienced Professional Tour guide
• All taxes
• Gate transfer, Airport pick up and Drop up
• Crew Wages
• 2-nights Budget Hotel Accommodation – Before and after Trekking
• Private Cook and Porters

Price Exclusions

• Tips (Gratituities) to Guides, Cook and Porters
• Local and International flights
• Mountain Climbing Gears
• Visa & Travel insurance
• Expenses of a personal nature