Shira Route Kilimanjaro: 2 Days on a Shared Group Trek
Overview
Ceraa Eyes Safari, a locally based Tanzanian operator, runs this 2-Day Mount Kilimanjaro trip. You climb with experienced mountain guides, porters and cooks, and we work through every detail together with you.
Reasons to choose us for your 2 Days Mount Kilimanjaro trip
To begin with, each 2-Day Mount Kilimanjaro we operate is built around you, so dates, accommodation and pace can all be changed. Our local team also looks after you from the moment you land until you leave. Before you fly, you might read up on the region at the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. If you want more inspiration, browse our other Kilimanjaro National Park tours.
Explore Mount Kilimanjaro on this lively 2-day Shira Route adventure, designed for travellers who want to meet Africa’s highest mountain but have little time. Fine scenery, crisp mountain air and memorable moments with our professional local guides come with it.
The Shira Route is the short Kilimanjaro hike we recommend most, because on clear days it offers some of the the sharpest, nearest outlook toward Kibo and Uhuru peaks. Its open scenery and quiet trails also make it a top route for photographers and nature lovers.
A night in Moshi, with coffee and hot springs
Your adventure then moves on to a traditional Chagga coffee plantation, where you learn about local culture and sample freshly roasted Tanzanian coffee. After that, unwind with a swim in the clear waters of Chemka Hot Springs, among Tanzania’s loveliest natural sights.
Your night is spent at the welcoming Kilimanjaro White House Hotel in Moshi, and accommodation upgrades are available to suit your budget. Altogether, this tour blends mountain adventure, culture and relaxation into just two memorable days.
Itinerary
You are collected from Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) to start. The first stop is Londorossi Gate for registration, after which a vehicle takes you on to Shira Gate, among the highest trailheads on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Then begin your guided hike over the spectacular Shira Plateau, where the trail offers open landscapes, unusual alpine plants and volcanic formations. The scenery is unlike anything on other short Kilimanjaro hikes.
On clear days the views of Kibo Peak and Uhuru Peak are spectacular and close. For that reason it is the route we recommend most to anyone hoping for memorable mountain photographs. All the way up, your professional guide also shares fascinating details about Kilimanjaro's geology, wildlife, ecology and climbing history.
After the hike, you transfer to Kilimanjaro White House Hotel at Moshi, where dinner and a good night’s rest are waiting.
Meals: Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel (Hotel upgrades can be arranged on request)
When breakfast is over, visit a traditional Chagga coffee plantation on Mount Kilimanjaro's fertile slopes. First you discover how farmers cultivate, roast and brew top-quality Tanzanian Arabica coffee, then enjoy a freshly made cup alongside the local community.
Then it is on to the lovely Chemka Hot Springs, where the crystal-clear turquoise water is ideal for a swim and a rest, and the peaceful natural setting is yours to enjoy.
After lunch you return to Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, and your Tanzanian journey comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation
Standard Accommodation
- Kilimanjaro White House Hotel – Moshi
Optional Upgrades
- Mid-range Hotel
- Luxury Lodge
- Boutique Hotel
Included & Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Airport transfers (JRO & ARK)
- Private transportation
- Entry fees for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
- Shira Plateau guided hike
- Professional Mountain guide
- Coffee plantation tour
- Coffee tasting experience
- Entrance fees for Chemka Hot Springs
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner
- Bottled drinking water
- Government taxes and VAT
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania tourist visa
- Travel and medical cover
- Personal hiking gear
- Gratuities for guides and driver
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional accommodation upgrades
- Activities that are not listed in the itinerary
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