KILIMANJARO SHIRA ROUTE DAY HIKE

Duration: 9 hours
Start point: Londorsi Gate
Activity: Trekking
Difficulty: Easy
Max elevation:12,172 ft. | 3,710 m
Min. age: 13

Kilimanjaro Shira Route Day Hike overview:

Winding through the west slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Shira Route is perfect for a day hike to experience the thrill and beauty of the mountain without reaching the summit. The Shira Route Kilimanjaro hike starts at an elevation of 3,530 m and ends at 3,710 m, taking you the expansive Shira Plateau. The Shira Plateau shows the remains of an ancient caldera, a volcanic crater that expired around a million years ago. Today, it stands as a World Heritage Site, boasting deep valleys and weather-beaten lava flows.

Kilimanjaro Shira Route Day Hike highlights:

Trek on the Shira route, Kilimanjaro in just a single day
Hike on ancient volcanic terrain
Visit the Shira Cathedral

Pick up point:

Lodging

Inclusions:

- Lunch
- Park fees
- Transport from lodge to Londorsi Gate and back
- Guide fee

Exclusions:

- International airfare
- Visas
- Personal spending money
- Extra day(s) on mountain
- Helicopter evacuation
- Personal gear
- Personal medical kit
- Travel insurance
- Emergency transport costs
- Tips to crew

Sketch itinerary:

- Assemble at Londorsi Gate
- Drive to Morum Barrier
- Stop at Shira 1 Camp for lunch
- Descend back to the Morum Barrier and drive back to Londorsi Gate

What to expect:

- Trek through river gorges and on volcanic terrain
- Few slightly challenging stretches of steep terrain

What to carry:

- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Comfortable hiking clothes (avoid bright colours, i.e., white, red, etc.).
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- A day pack (can be shared between 2)
- Water bottle
- Passport
- Medication (if required to carry any)
- Insect repellent
- Poncho (rain jacket)

When to go:

Dec – Feb and June – Oct. It is also possible to go during March – May and November, but chance of rain is very high.

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Itinerary

Day 1of the Kilimanjaro Shira Route Day Hike:

By 7:30am, your guide will pick you up from your lodge and drive you to the Londorosi Gate for entry formalities. Once done, you will drive for another 35 mins to reach the start of the Shira Route at the Morum Barrier. The hike will take you through river gorges and dense shrubbery to the Shira 1 Camp. If the group wishes, you can continue your trek to the Shira Cathedral to enjoy 3600 views of the Shira Plateau. You will stop for lunch at the camp or at the Cathedral.

Driving time: 2hrs
Hiking time: 7hrs
Meals provided: Lunch

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