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LEMOSHO 3 DAYS WHY THIS ITINERARY? A short 3 Days Lemosho Route 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. DESCRIPTION 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. HIGHLIGHTS Lemosho Forest, the juniper forest, the Shira Plateau with stunning views of Kibo, walking across the Shira Plateau, 4 different vegetation zones. ITINERARY IN BRIEF Hike Distance – 11 miles / 18km Vertical Gain – 5,315ft / 1620m Drop – Nil Trekking Time – 14 hours IN DETAIL DAY 1 – KILIMANJARO FOREST START – 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 retu...

KILIMANJARO MARANGU DAY HIKE Kilimanjaro Marangu day hike involves going up to the first camp Mandara hut (2720m) and come back via the same route on the same day. There is a drive about 45km from Moshi town which will take 1 hour. At Marangu gate you have to do some registrations and pay the park entrance fee to get a valid permit to start the hike. Marangu gate is 1879m above sea level and the distance to Mandara hut is 8km (16 km round trip), which will take 3 to 4 hours for each direction. Raining Forest On the way to from the Marangu gate to Mandara hut you will cross the rain forest which is a dense forest, pure green with a lot of species of plants. If you are lucky you can see Blue Monkeys and a black and white Colobus Monkeys. Maundi Crater It just takes 15 minutes walk from Mandara to Maundi Crater. This place offers a good view of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks and also good view of the Kenyan side ad lake Chala and Jipe. During eruption the pressure was not enough to force magma to...

KILIMANJARO CLIMB SHIRA PLATEAU TOUR OVERVIEW 1 Day Kilimanjaro climb Shira plateau is one of Short trips on Mount Kilimanjaro. Preferring Kilimanjaro Day hike? Is Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? At Foot On Kili Tanzania Adventures you can explore all the routes to the summit as a multi-day guided ascent of the mountain or opt for One Day Kilimanjaro climb. However, for a flavour of Kilimanjaro, how about adding a day hike to your safari itinerary? Kilimanjaro, which is the highest mountain in Africa at 5,985m, can take around a week to climb to the summit, but if you head to the less visited western side of the mountain you can do a one day Kilimanjaro climb, which incorporates some hiking on the high moorland. This 1 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Shira Plateau can be added to any of your Safari Tours in Tanzania. WHAT'S INCLUDED Destination Moshi & Arusha Tour Start Date & Time Everyday Price includes Airport pick up and drop off All park entrances fees Price does...

OUR VEHICLES All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Landcruiser 4x4s. They have pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan Electrical charging & power supply All our safari vehicles have power / charging points. Please bring travel adaptors to ensure they are suitable for your appliances / devices What happens if the jeep breaks down? ​Our Safari vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. The age of the vehicles in our fleet varies but most were built between 2008 and 2013. If your vehicle does break down and it cannot be fixed on the road, we will request a rescue jeep which will come for you so that you can continue your safari with minimum impact. Whilst every effort is made to prevent this from happening, the driving is rough and the vehicles do take quite a pounding!

MAWENZI TECHNICAL CLIMBING GUIDELINES Guidelines for Mawenzi Climbing ​ 1.0 BACKGROUND Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain on the continent of Africa withs three distinct peaks, Shira (3962m), Mawenzi (5149m), and Kibo (5895m)Mawenzi is the second highest peak on Kilimanjaro. The rugged peak of Mawenzi (5,149 m) lies to the east. The volcano known as Mawenzi formed as a result of another eruption within the Shira caldera. The top of its western face is fairly steep with many crags, pinnacles and dyke swarms. Its eastern side falls in cliffs over 1,000 m high in a complex of gullies and rock faces, rising above two deep gorges. Mawezi peaks have seven peaks as listed from north to north: - Nordecke 5136 m,- -Hans Meyer 5149 m, highest point,- Purtscheller 5120 m - Borchers 5115 m - Klute 5096 m - Latham Peak 5087 m - Londt 4945 m . The terrain of Mawenzi peak makes most its peaks unreachable but by technical roped ascents. Thus, these guidelines are therefore developed to set precaut...

FOOD ON THE MOUNTAIN What do you eat on the mountain. Remember to tell your agency if you have any special dietary requirements – because both meat and nuts form a substantial part of the food on Kilimanjaro. One of the marvels of a trek on Kilimanjaro is the skill with which the cooks are able to conjure up tasty and nutritious food despite little in the way of equipment and ingredients. They are also able obey almost any dietary restrictions, so that vegans, vegetarians, gluten and lactose intolerants and those with restrictions due to their religious beliefs are all accommodated. Just make sure you tell your company in advance of any dietary restrictions you may have.A typical Kilimanjaro breakfast will involve eggs (boiled or fried), porridge, a saveloy (possibly with some tomatoes too), a piece of fruit such as a banana or orange, some bread with jam, honey or peanut butter and a mug or two of tea, hot chocolate or coffee.Lunch on Kilimanjaro is usually prepared at breakfast and c...

MOSHI TOUR MAIN NAVIGATION HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT  Nestled in the foothills of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro lies the laid-back town of Moshi. No matter where you wander around the town, you will be greeted by a friendly “Jambo” (hello) by the locals as they go about their day-to-day business. Look up on a clear day, and you’ll also see the mountain dominating the town’s skyline. Although 55,000 visitors come here annually to climb the famous Mt Kilimanjaro, this vibrant town has remained largely unaffected and has managed to keep its charm. And while the mountain might be the main attraction in Moshi, it is also the gateway to so many other fascinating places that will give you a true taste of Northern Tanzania. Here is why we think you should spend at least a few days seeing what Moshi has to offer… SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MOSHI… The word Moshi means “smoke” in Swahili, the national language of Tanzania. This is because the clouds that are often covering the mountain resemble ...