Cathedral Point 3962m is on Mt. Kilimanjaro's Shira Plateau. Shira Plateau is one of the most fascinating and scenic areas on Mount Kilimanjaro and it is the oldest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro raised to 3962m. It is well adventurous landscape to visit and explore the ridges and moorland. Shira is a large, rocky plateau whose landscape was shaped by the lava that came from Mount Kilimanjaro erupted when it was an active volcano. The Shira 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.
Your short day-hiking trip will start early in the morning at your hotel either in Moshi/Arusha and drive to the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro in which you will drive through the rich agriculture area at the base of mountain to Londorosi gate. After all registrations you will be driven 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, and different types of birds.
Then drive to Murum barrier at 3400m where the hike will start toward Cathedral Point Summit. The hiking trail takes 3 hrs. to the view of Shira plateau, stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro peak and finally to Shira cathedral Point. 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 evening hikers walk back to Morum Barrier gate, where the vehicle will be waiting to transfer back to your accommodation in Moshi/Arusha..
Day hike on the slopes of the highest mountain Africa's to the first base camp of Marangu Route is the one of many adventures done by those who needs to enjoy at least testing Mount Kilimanjaro hiking a bit. It is normally done through 1 day. You will hike up to Mandara hut through the rainforest zone or vegetation zone. The rainforest zone of Kilimanjaro is thick and lush and home to many different bird and monkey species, such as blue monkeys or colobus. After a day activity of Mount Kilimanjaro hiking, will have a chance of back to Arusha or Moshi and you may plan for another day trip such as Marangu village day trip and waterfall trip.
Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet You will leave Moshi/Arusha early in the morning after breakfast for Marangu Gate ready to start a day hike. The drive will take approximately 1 hour. After completing gate registration, you will begin your Kilimanjaro Day Hike. Walking along a narrow trail through the rainforest of Mount Kilimanjaro up to Mandara Hut you will meet different mountain climbers descending from the top. At Mandara Hut you will have your lunch and the possibility to take a short walk to the Maundi Crater. The views to the East over Taveta and to the Northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning on a clear day, making the short hike well worth the effort. You will then have the opportunity to take photos once arriving at Maundi Crater before descending down to the Marangu Gate. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi/Arusha.
Machame Route day hike up to Machame Camp the first camp involve hiking daily up to the Machame camp (11km, 5HRS.) and descending back via the Machame route on the same day. When hiking you will make it crossing through the Vegetation Zone/Montane Forest in which you will be able to take photos and enjoy the overall adventures in a single day. You will ascend with our professional Mountain guide and some of porters to carry materials. You will be driven from Moshi/Arusha of about 35km from Moshi/Arusha, which will take approximately at least 45 minutes to Machame gate. We make registration and payment and get valid hiking permit. The hiking will start at Machame gate and the distance to cover to Machame camp is 11km (22km round trip) which will take 5 hours for each direction. Afro-Vertex Tours & Safaris will provide lunch which is included in your payment.
Montane Forest is the main attraction and it start few steps after crossing the main gate. It is dense forest with a lot of species of plant such as Impatients Kilimanjaro, a flower found only on Mount Kilimanjaro. You might also see Blue Monkeys and black and white Colobus Monkeys..
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