Take a walk on the Shira Plateau and enjoy breakfast overlooking the Tanzanian and Kenyan plains! Don’t forget to stop and take a moment to admire the breathtaking views of the summit. The day starts by leaving the lodge at 07:30 with the aim of reaching the gate by 08:00 in order to sign in and meet our guide. Once at the Shira Rim, you can choose between various hikes.
Guides: At Simba Farm Lodge, we have two English speaking guides available to take you up to the Plateau at any time. NB – The guides are only available on booking a minimum of one night’s B&B at the lodge.
What is needed for the day trip:
– Copy of your passport
– For residents a copy of your work permit
– Visa/Master card for payment at the KINAPA gate (Gate does not accept cash).
– Good footwear
– A warm sweater/jacket
– Plenty of drinking water
– Camera
Forest Gate | Non Residents | Residents |
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Gate Fee | $10 | $10 |
Car | $10 | $10 |
Kilimanjaro National Park | Non Residents | Residents |
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Adults and children above the age of 16 years | $70 | $35 |
Children 5 to 16 years | $20 | $10 |
Children under 5 years | FREE | FREE |
Guiding Fee | $20 | $20 |
Car | $40 (Car with non Tanzanian registered) | $10 |
Note: All pricing above is EXCLUSIVE of 18% VAT
At Simba Farm Lodge we can arrange a car for the day trip at a cost of $100 for a full day and $20
for an English speaking guide.
This is a circular trail that takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. With breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you can also see into Kenya on a clear day.
This is a 1.5 hour hike. This hike leads to a series of spectacular observation points along the northern rim of Shira Crater.
Full day walk for approximately 3-6 hours and back at the lodge around 17:00
This is a 1.5 hour hike. This hike leads to a series of spectacular observation points along the northern rim of Shira Crater.
Simba Farm Lodge,
West Kilimanjaro
Mobile: +255 784 687 335
+255 785 483 116
info@simbafarmlodge.co.tz