KILIMANJARO BASE CYCLING TOUR

Tour Overview

Come and experience an exciting, challenging, and unforgettable Cycling tour, around the largest free-standing mountain in the world, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Over 5 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 firsthand. 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.

ITINERARY

ARRIVE IN TANZANIA.
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 Sugar cane plantation and surrounding villages. Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt, and gravel road Accommodation:
Keys Hotel Meals: Dinner Included

Day 1: MOSHI TOWN TO WEST KILIMANJARO| 60KM
Our ride today takes us from the greener southern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro toward 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 to 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 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.
-Accommodation: Camping at Simba farm Lodge
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2: WEST KILIMANJARO FARMS TO NALEMORU VILLAGE | 73KM
Today you will be cycling towards the northeast side of Mt. Kilimanjaro to Nalemoru village near the Kenyan border. Nalemoru village is where the Rongai route up Kilimanjaro starts. Your ride today takes you through beautiful open farmlands with breathtaking views of the west Kilimanjaro plains behind you. You will cycle through several vibrant towns as you head up the foothills of the mountain toward the Rongai forest. Your ride today ends at the Snowcap Cottages which are nestled right on the edge of the Rongai forest. On a clear day, you can enjoy amazing views of Kilimanjaro’s Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Road Surface: Tarmac and dirt road
-Accommodation: Camping at Snowcap Cottages
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: NALEMORU VILLAGE TO LAKE CHALLA | 64KM
Today you will enjoy a downward hill ride towards the beautiful Lake Challa, a crater lake lying right on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Lake Challa 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 and dirt road Grades: Downhill
-Accommodation: Camping at Lake Challa Campsite
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: LAKE CHALLA TO MARANGU | 29KM
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 toward the camp where you will be spending the night.
-Accommodation: Camping at Marangu Hotel.
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: MARANGU TO MOSHI | 42KM
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 uphill ride towards Moshi where you will celebrate. You will cycle through the suburbs and outskirts of Moshi Town on the back roads as you head towards the Keys Hotel which marks the end of your incredible 6-day journey around Mt. Kilimanjaro, on two wheels. You will seal the evening with a nice celebratory dinner and sparkling wine to toast your achievement.

DEPART TANZANIA
The day is left free to wind down after the safari before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
*Zanzbar, and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania. 

Prices

1-2 PAX

$2,670

3-4 PAX

$2,480

5-7PAX

$2,360

8-10 PAX

$1,940

10 and more persons

$1,960

SUPPORTED PAYMENT SYSTEM

  • Visa
  • Master Card
  • American Express
  • Maestro
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

INCLUDED

-All 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
-Snacks and fruits
-Water 2-3 liters a day
-Mountain bikes & Helmets
- Pick up from Airport/ Transfer to Airport
-2 Night’s Accommodation at Keys Hotel
-Support vehicle
-Tour guide(s), Bike Mechanic, Driver, and Cook
-Quality camping gear like Tents, Sleeping bags, mattresses, Tables with Chairs
-Village fees, WMA fees (Wildlife Management Conservation Area), Cycling fees, and All entry fees
-First Aid Medical Kit                                                                                                                                                             

EXCLUDED

-Tip for the Crew (Much appreciated)
-Laundry service
-Entry visa for Tanzania
-Health requirements (Yellow Fever
– only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow '-Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional but comes recommended)
-Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.

Address

P.O. Box 8642,
Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania.

Phone

Call : +255 622 521 909

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