5.5 km
Total Distance
210 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A gentle exploratory walk across the high Shira Plateau, a collapsed ancient caldera on Kilimanjaro's western flank. The nearly level ground gives constant views of Kibo's ice capped dome. It is an excellent acclimatisation outing amid alpine moorland.

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy