The Shimbwe Village is a very unique place on the Kilimanjaro Mountain. The village is located at an altitude of about 1450 meters above sea level.
This village on the slopes of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. The village is a Chagga dominated. You can experience the Chagga culture and food. There will be cultural dances as well after the village experience.
There are guided nature walks on this village as well since its one of the terraces of the Kilimanjaro Mountain.
About Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
The Kilimanjaro National park is one of the most visited park and one of the oldest in Tanzania. It is home to the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free standing mountain in the world.
The Kilimanjaro is not like most of the other national Parks in the northern circuit that attract tourist just to see wildlife and do game drives. People flock this national park to climb the tallest mountain in Africa.
You don’t expect game drives here as the park is basically a mountain. There is however some wildlife that you can see here but most people pay attention to the mountain which is also a UNESCO world heritage site and is also on the list of the wonders of Africa.
The park is about 50 Kilometers from Moshi town which is the largest nearby town and the nearby airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport which is in Arusha. This park covers an area of about 650 square kilometers.
The park attracts over 40,000 hikers annually. Apart from the hiking, there is wildlife that people can explore.
One of the special species of animals you can find here on the Kilimanjaro national park is the Cape buffalo. The park has a variety of vegetation types that you can explore more so while you hike the Kilimanjaro Mountain.
The vegetation types include: Cultivation zones, Moorland, Montane forests and the Alpine or arid vegetation.
The mountain basically has very many rodents and the most notable one being the Four-Striped Mouse. Other notable wildlife is the African bush Elephants, grey duikers, blue monkeys and the Black and white colubus monkeys.
You will rarely find all this wildlife on the trail since they are shy more so the snake species on the Kilimanjaro.
The Kilimanjaro Mountain stands at an elevation of about 5,890 meters above sea level.
Important Gear Information for the 2-Day Hike from Materuni to Shimbwe
- Please bring your own daypack or backpack for the tour.
- If you don’t have a backpack, one can be provided for a small extra charge (limited availability).
- You will carry your own essentials including lunchbox and drinks.
- If you plan to swim in the waterfalls, bring a swimsuit and a small towel.
- Towels are provided during the overnight stay in Shimbwe.
- For an extra charge of 15 USD per day, a porter can be arranged to carry your luggage.
Pricing for the 2-Day Hike from Materuni to Shimbwe (Per Person, 2 Days / 1 Night)
| 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons and more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 USD | 250 USD | 240 USD | 230 USD | 220 USD |
Tour Suitability & Age Restrictions
- This two-day hike is less suitable for children.
- Minimum age is 12 years, accompanied by adults.
- Rates apply to groups that book together and are independent of the total number of tour participants.
Included Services
- English-speaking guide
- Private transport from/to Moshi
- Hikes according to the itinerary
- Lunchbox or lunch at the Kilimanjaro Park border
- 1 overnight stay in Shimbwe with dinner, breakfast, tea & coffee
- Welcome drink and fruits after hikes (day 1 and day 2)
- Coffee making experience and traditional dance
- Bottled water during hikes and dinner
- Entry fees for villages and waterfalls
Payment Information
- Payment accepted in USD or Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) on the day of the tour in cash.
- USD notes minted in 2006 or earlier are not accepted.
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