Come and experience an exciting, challenging and unforgettable 341km cycling tour around the largest free standing mountain in the world, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Over 6 days of cycling you will experience some of Tanzania’s most beautiful landscapes, vibrant villages and wonderful cultures. From the Maasai people who inhabit the arid western plains of Kilimanjaro to the Chagga people who inhabit the foothills of the mountain you will get to discover, experience and learn about these wonderful cultures first hand. While on your journey you will traverse vast open grasslands rich in wildlife, lush green forests, farmlands, villages and towns. This will be one of the most challenging but satisfying journeys you will ever make. As the saying goes, if you don’t want to climb Kilimanjaro, cycle around it!.
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to Moshi
town situated at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Today you will meet your guide who will brief
you about your upcoming tour and together you will do the bike fitting. For those arriving on
the morning or afternoon flight, you will have ample time to go for a quick test ride through
the nearby coffee plantation and surrounding villages.
Accommodation: Lodging at Weru Weru River Lodge (or alternative lodge of the same standard)
Meals:Dinner Included
Our ride today takes us from the greener southern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro towards the more
arid western side of the mountain. Your ride today will initially take you through coffee and
banana plantations as you cycle through the more fertile areas of southern Kilimanjaro but
as you head west you will cycle through the more arid open plains and acacia woodlands.
These plains support a remarkable variety of wildlife and spectacular views of Mt.
Kilimanjaro. While Moshi is home the Chagga people west Kilimanjaro plains are home to
the nomadic Maasai people who co-exist with the surrounding wildlife and it is why this area
is known as the Maasai Lands. Your ride today will be on both dirt and tarmac roads and
you will finish the ride at the Ngabobo village where you will be spending the night.
Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt and gravel road
Accommodation: Camping at Olpopongi Maasai Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Our ride today takes us through the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area which is one of
Tanzania’s best kept secrets. Enduimet borders Amboseli National Park and serves as an
important migratory route for wildlife including the African elephants. This area is inhabited
primarily by the Maasai people but there are large populations of other tribes such as the
Chagga, Meru and Pare people. Your ride starts off on the wide open plains dotted with
acacia trees but it gets greener as you approach the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro where a lot
of cultivation takes place. Your cycling tour today ends at Simba Farm which is situated on
top of the vast wheat and barley fields overlooking the west Kilimanjaro plains.
Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt and gravel road
Accommodation: Camping at Simba Farm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Today you will enjoy a downward hill ride towards the beautiful Lake Chala, a crater lake
lying right on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Lake Chala is one of Tanzania's
hidden gems. Fed entirely by underground springs from Mt Kilimanjaro, the turquoise blue
and green waters are surrounded by diverse plants, trees and wildlife. The camp where you
will be spending the night is situated on the edge of this mystical caldera lake, against a
dramatic volcanic backdrop providing the perfect place to unwind and absorb the serenity
and tranquility of the area
Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt road
Accommodation: Camping at Lake Chala Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Today’s ride will be short but challenging as you ride up to Marangu village in the foothills of
Kilimanjaro. As you cycle through Marangu village you will pass banana and coffee
plantations along the way as well as the friendly Chagga people who will be waving and
shouting “Jambo!” as you cycle by. Before getting to your camp you will take a detour to the
iconic Kinukamori waterfalls where you can stretch your legs and walk down to the base of
the waterfalls. While here, a local Chagga guide will give you a brief history of the area, the
people, their traditions, and customs as well as the mystical legend about the waterfalls.
After spending some time refreshing by the waterfalls you will finish the last downhill stretch
of your ride towards the camp where you will be spending the night.
Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt road
Accommodation: Camping at Marangu Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
You will be wrapping up your last day of cycling by traversing the villages and plantations on
the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The first half of the ride will be comprised of several steep
ascents and descents followed by a second half which is a gradual downhill ride towards
the bustling and vibrant Moshi Town. You will cycle through the suburbs and outskirts of
Moshi Town on the back roads as you head towards the Weru Weru River Lodge which
marks the end of your incredible 6-day journey around Mt. Kilimanjaro, on two wheels. You
will seal of the evening with a nice celebratory dinner and sparkling wine to toast to your
achievement.
Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt road
Accommodation: Camping at Weru weru River Lodge(or alternative lodge of the same
standard)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
YThe day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight
times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the
airport.
*Safari and Zanzibar add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast Included
| GROUP SIZE | Price per person sharing | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 pax | $1,890 | $200 |
| 5 to 9 pax | $1,840 | $200 |
| 10 and above Pax | $1,790 | $200 |