1 Day Private Kilimanjaro Hike via Shira Route from Arusha Airport, Tanzania (2026 - 2027)

Arusha Airport to Shira Plateau Cathedral Point

Your adventure starts with an early morning pickup from Arusha Airport, where your private guide and driver transfer you toward the Londorossi Gate—Kilimanjaro National Park’s western entrance. After registration and a briefing, begin your ascent through lush rainforests teeming with birdlife and native plants. As the trail rises, the scenery transitions into the wide-open Shira Plateau at 3,400 meters, offering awe-inspiring views of Mount Meru and the volcanic features of Shira Cathedral. Along the trek, your professional guide shares fascinating facts about the mountain’s formation and unique ecosystems. Enjoy a picnic lunch with panoramic vistas of the vast Tanzanian landscape before continuing toward Shira Camp for spectacular photo moments. The return hike reveals new perspectives of the mountain’s dramatic terrain. Perfect for adventurers with limited time, this private one-day hike promises an unforgettable encounter with Kilimanjaro’s wild beauty and geological wonders.