Tanzania · Trekking

2-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek via Shira Route from Moshi

2 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive through a wildlife-rich forest with chances to spot bush baby, black and white colobus monkey, birds, and giraffes
02 Trek the scenic Shira route to Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro
03 Ascend to Shira Cathedral for panoramic views of Kilimanjaro
04 See Kilimanjaro's natural vegetation, beautiful flowers, volcanic rocks, and snow

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind trekking experience on the Shira route near Mount Kilimanjaro, combining forest walks, volcanic landscapes, and amazing panoramic views. Travel through a wildlife-rich forest before trekking up to Shira Camp, then ascend to Shira Cathedral for spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. Along the way, admire the mountain's natural vegetation, beautiful flowers, volcanic rocks, and snow, as well as its indigenous flora and fauna.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind trekking experience on the Shira route near Mount Kilimanjaro, combining forest walks, volcanic landscapes, and amazing panoramic views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek to Shira Camp

Meet your local tour guide at the hotel in Moshi.
Transfer to the west Kilimanjaro gate, Londorosi Gate.
Register and drive through the forest, rich in big game wildlife, bush baby, black and white colobus monkey, birds, and giraffes.
Upon arrival at the starting point, begin walking slowly and trek up to Shira Camp.
Enjoy a hot meal prepared by the cook at the camp.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 02

Shira Cathedral and Return to Moshi

Wake up and enjoy breakfast before ascending to Shira Cathedral for a panoramic view of Kilimanjaro.
See the natural vegetation, beautiful flowers, volcanic rocks, and snow of Kilimanjaro.
Enjoy an opportunity to take pictures at this wonderful sight.
Descend to the Kilimanjaro gate to meet the driver for a ride back to Moshi.
Transfer to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Mount Kilimanjaro guide briefing
4WD car
English-speaking local driver guide
Cook
Porters
Entry fee
All meals
Camping equipment

What's Not Included

Hotel in Moshi
Tips for guides and porters
International flights
Visa
Personal hiking gear

Know before you go

If you have time, we can plan complete Kilimanjaro climbing tours through the Kilimanjaro trail of your choice, such as Machame, Rongai, Lemosho, Marangu, Umbwe, etc.

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