Ultimate 3-Day A Taste of Kilimanjaro-Lemosho to Shira Peak from Moshi

Ultimate 3-Day A Taste of Kilimanjaro-Lemosho to Shira Peak from Moshi

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Lemosho to Shira Peak
A short 3 day trip to visit the Shira Plateau. For those that want just a taste of Kilimanjaro National Park and the Shira Plateau, this is the itinerary. Starting on the western side, this trip ascends through the Lemosho glades and onto the Shira Plateau. The first night is in the forest and the second on the Shira plateau at over 3500 meters. Via Forest, the juniper forest, the Shira Plateau with stunning views of Kibo, walking across the Shira Plateau, 4 different vegetation zones.

Route

Start Lemosho to Shira Peak (Day 1)
Day 2 Kilimanjaro Forest to Shira one
Day 3 Morrum Barrier and Out to Moshi
End Lemosho to Shira Peak

Tour Features

Day 1: Moshi-Leshosho gate to big Tree Camp Day 2: Kilimanjaro Forest to Shira one Day 3: Morrum Barrier and Out to Moshi

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Lemosho to Shira Peak
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation (End of tour)
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Day by Day

Day 1 Moshi-Leshosho gate to big Tree Camp
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Starts – 6,890Ft / 2100m End – 8,695FT / 2650m Distance – 4 Miles / 7Km Time – 4-6 Hrs Climate Zone– Afromontane Forest After breakfast you depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park. At the gate your crew finalise packing and after finishing with formalities you return to your vehicle for another 30 minutes or so until you arrive at the start of the Lemosho Trail. Today's hiking is through verdant afromontane forest and is steep in places. A picnic lunch is usually taken on trail during the hike before reaching Forest Camp for the night.
Day 2 Kilimanjaro Forest to Shira one
Morning 🏨Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Start– 8,695Ft / 2650m End – 11,844FT / 3610m Distance – 4 Miles / 7Km Time– 5-7 Hrs Climate Zone – Heath and Moorland From the forested slopes of Lemosho you ascend through Podocarpus and Juniper forest and break out of the forest on to the heath zone and the Shira Plateau. A hot lunch is taken at Shira 1 Camp and the rest of the afternoon is spent relaxing and acclimatising to the new environment.
Day 3 Morrum Barrier and Out to Moshi
Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Start – 11,844 ft / 3610 m end – 12,205 ft / 3720 m distance – 2.5 miles / 4 km time – 2-3 hrs climate zone – heath Enjoy a relaxed morning hike to Morum Barrier Gate, where you will be picked up and transferred to your onward arrangements with a packed lunch. Note: the transfer to Moshi town takes around 3 hours, while the transiting to the West Kilimanjaro To enjoy views of the mountan where its neccesary.

Rates

From: $900 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • pickup and Dropoff to your hotel in Moshi
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Lemosho to Shira Peak

End: Lemosho to Shira Peak

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safaris & Tours
USD Safaris & Tours
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