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Terms & Conditions
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| Booking code: MTBKI | ||
| 15.04.12 - 22.04.12 | USD 2220 |  |
| 24.06.12 - 01.07.12 | USD 2220 | |
| 26.08.12 - 02.09.12 | USD 1950 | |
| 02.12.12 - 09.12.12 | USD 1950 | |
Discount
5% discount on bookings made 6 months prior to departure| Extra services | |
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| Single room surcharge | USD 80 |
| Scott MTB 27/30 speed hire | USD 180 |
| Other dates possible - 4 guests minimum | USD 1950 |
| Guided by Jens Deister or Andreas Lappe on 15.4.-22.4.2012 & 24.6.-1.7.2012 | on request |
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Tanzania
Mountain Bike Tour around Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mountain bike adventure around Mt. Kilimanjaro – Individual and group travel
The trail around Africa‘s tallest mountain and highest volcano is 180 miles. It takes us through solitary rainforests, fertile fields of crop and through wild, dry acacia rich savannah, which is the home of the Masai. The tracks around the cloud shrouded, snow-capped roof of Africa are mainly dusty, with a few asphalt roads. We spend a night in a Masai cultural village and go on a walking safari and get to know their customs, songs and dishes.
Itinerary
mi = miles; Hg = Height gain in feet
Day 1 Arrival Kilimanjaro, transfer to hotel
After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport you are welcomed by your tour guide. 1.5 hr transfer to Maranhu Hotel. (D)
Day 2 Bike Tour Marangu – Lake Chala
The route is on uneven paths, mainly over farmland and the majority is downhill. Lake Chala is breathtakingly beautiful, a clear blue diamond in the dusty, brown savanna. Accommodation is in large 2-man tents. (24 mi; Hg: 600 ft; Tracks) (B, D)
Day 3 Bike Tour Lake Chala – Usseri
We cycle over a steep, climbing mountain ridge towards the north, parallel to the Kenyan border. The higher we climb, the greener the landscape becomes. Our next camp is in Usseri, an old Chagga settlement. We will camp on private land. (41 mi; Hg: 3450 ft; Tracks, Jeep tracks) (B, D)
Day 4 Bike tour Usseri – Rongai
It is a steep climb to the local main path, which goes around Kilimanjaro. The route takes us through many villages and markets and we and the villagers are guaranteed a ,Tour de France‘ feeling. We stay the night in chalets with a distant view to Kenya. (16 mi; Hg: 2550 ft Tracks/Asphalt) (B, D)
Day 5 Bike tour Rangai – Olpopongi Masai village
Cross the northern ridge of Kilimanjaro and the highest point of the tour at 6300 ft. We cycle through Masai country to the Masai cultural village of Olpopongi. We will sleep in the typical round mud huts for two nights. Roll mats, sleeping bags and mosquito nets are there. There are showers and toilets. (54 mi; Tracks, Asphalt, Trails; Hg: 4500 ft) (B, D)
Day 6 Walking safari and relaxing
A walking safari with a Masai guide. With luck, we will see elephants, zebra, antilope, buffalo and maybe even lions. Afterwards, there is a typical African lunch. The afternoon is free time. A bike trip is possible. In the evening there is a festive Masai dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Bike tour Olpopongi Masai village – Moshi
On moderately hilly tracks, we continue through barren savannah with the snow-cap peak of Kilimanjaro reigning over us in contrast to the Acacia. The last stretch is on asphalt road to Moshi. (47 mi; Tracks/Asphalt; Hg: 2550 ft)
Day 8 Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport and return flight
After breakfast, depending on departure time, you can relax by the pool. The transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport and return flight.
You can combine this ride with a hike onto Mt.Kilimanjaro and receive a great discount!
Services
Included in price:
- English speaking tour guide
- 7 nights – 2 x hotel, 3 x chalets, 2 x tent
- 7 x breakfast, 1 x lunch, 7 x dinner
- Constant vehicle backup as well as transport for bikes
- All entrance fees for sightseeing program
Not included:
- Flights to and from Tanzania – approx. €700 – €1100
- Visa fees (approx. 50 USD on arrival in Uganda)
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned above
- MTB hire bike
- Sleeping bag and roll mat for two nights
Hints
Travel Information
Despite it‘s height (2550 – 6350 ft.) the area around Kilimanjaro still a malaria risk area. A prophylaxis is recommended. The tours are in the months of the dry season. From the cool temperatures of the night (59°F) it rises to between 85 and 95 °C during the afternoon.
This tour is also available as a private tour, with minimum two participants.
Various extensions are possible. Another bike trip in nearby Usambara Mts. Travel to nearby Lake Manyara and Ngonrongoro Crater plus Serengeti with its large zebra and wildebeest migration offer outstanding safari experience. If you fancy a chill out at the sea, Zanzibar and unknown Mafia Island are best suited for that.
