Mt. Kilimanjaro one day hike to Cathedral Point 3872m

Summary

Your trip will start early in the morning at your hotel and drive to the western side of Mt. Kilimanjaro in which you will drive through the rich agriculture area at the base of mountain to Londorosi gate 2250m asl. After all registrations and park formalities the drive starts moving steadily up through indigenous montane rain forest, home of variety of animals and birdlife, with the help of the guide, ranger and driver you can spot different types of wildlife like colobus monkey, blue monkeys, velvet monkey, different types of birds. Most animals found in the area are nocturnal with few diurnals. Then drive to Murum barrier at 3400m asl where the hike starts. the hike takes 3 hrs to the view of shira plateau, stunning view of Mt. kilimanjaro peak and finally to Shira cathedral. Shira plateau shows the remains of an ancient caldera, a volcanic crater that expired around half million years ago and is one of the world heritage sites. In the late afternoon or evening hikers walk back to Morum Barrier gate, where the vehicle will be waiting to transfer back to the hotel.

Tour info

Duration
12 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

Cathedral point 3872m is on Mt. Kilimanjaro's shira Plateau. Shira Plateau is one of the most fascinating and scenic areas on Kilimanjaro and it is the oldest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro raised to 3872m asl . It is well worth a visit to explore the ridges and moorland. The Shira Plateau area of Kilimanjaro offers a fantastic opportunity to get high on a big mountain and to hike around this impressive World Heritage Site as a day trip. Shira is a large, rocky plateau whose landscape was shaped by the lava that came from Mount Kilimanjaro when it was an active volcano. The plateau allows you to get a taste of this spectacular mountain and its many ecosystems and also provides a stunning view of the perpetually snow-capped summit of the world's tallest free-standing mountain.

What’s included?

  • Private transportation

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Lunch

  • Bottled water

  • Guide fees

  • fligts

  • accommodation

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Africa Pathways Expeditions

About operator:

Africa Pathways Expeditions (APE) is a Tanzanian-registered tour operation company focused on creating a greater connection between tourism, conservation and sustainable community development through Photography. With have office in Moshi – Kilimanjaro,Tanzania.

The company organizes and operates Wildlife safaris, Cultural tours, Agri-tourism and Trekking expeditions in East Africa. Welcome !!

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