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Kilimanjaro Day Hike : Shira Plateau to Cathedral Point (3,870m)
(7) Reviews
Kilimanjaro Region
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is one of the few ways to experience high-altitude Mount Kilimanjaro in a single day, reaching up to 3,870 meters at Cathedral Point without committing to a multi-day climb.
Unlike traditional routes, this experience begins on the remote western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you are driven directly to high altitude before hiking across the vast Shira Plateau—an ancient volcanic caldera formed over 500,000 years ago . This allows you to walk through dramatic alpine landscapes, volcanic formations, and open plains rarely seen by day visitors.
The route offers panoramic views of the snow-capped summit, wide-open wilderness, and a true sense of scale that most short hikes cannot provid...
Kilimanjaro Day Hike : Shira Plateau to Cathedral Point (3,870m)
(7) Reviews
Kilimanjaro Region
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This is one of the few ways to experience high-altitude Mount Kilimanjaro in a single day, reaching up to 3,870 meters at Cathedral Point without committing to a multi-day climb.
Unlike traditional routes, this experience begins on the remote western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you are driven directly to high altitude before hiking across the vast Shira Plateau—an ancient volcanic caldera formed over 500,000 years ago . This allows you to walk through dramatic alpine landscapes, volcanic formations, and open plains rarely seen by day visitors.
The route offers panoramic views of the snow-capped summit, wide-open wilderness, and a true sense of scale that most short hikes cannot provid...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Professional mountain Guide
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
fligts
accommodation
Itinerary
Begin your day with an early morning pickup at 06:30 from your hotel in Arusha, Moshi, or nearby airports, followed by a scenic drive toward the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The journey passes through fertile farmland and plantation forests before reaching Londorosi Gate (2,250m), where park registration formalities are completed.
From here, continue through the montane rainforest, a rich ecosystem with diverse wildlife and birdlife. You may spot colobus and blue monkeys, along with bird species such as turacos and hornbills. This quieter side of the mountain may also show signs of larger wildlife like buffalo and elephants.
The drive continues to Morum Barrier (3,400m), where your h...
