Mountain Bike adventure around Mt. Kilimanjaro | 12 Days
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Tour Overview
Tour Highlights:
The trail around Africa‘s tallest mountain and highest volcano is 370 kilometers long and involves 5200 am of climbing. It takes you 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, sometimes rocky, with a few asphalt roads. You spend a night in a Masai cultural village to get to know their customs, songs and dishes. On a safari in Arusha National Park you see some of Africa´s amazing wildlife. Two packages are available: with a local mountain bike guide only, you carry your own luggage during the rides or, a comfort option where a backup vehicle is always around so distances can be shortened to individual needs.
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Itinerary
Group Size: 6-10 participants
km = kilometer & am = altitude meter
Day 1 Arrival Kilimanjaro, transfer to Hotel
After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are welcomed by your tour guide. Transfer to your first accommodation. (D)
Distance by bus 42 km, duration 1 h
Day 2 Bike Tour around Moshi
This day is for your acclimatization. After adjusting the bikes your guide will ride with you along the lower slopes of the volcano and around town. Distances and climbs can be adjusted. (B,D)
Distance by bike 46 km, 810 am, gravel/tar
Distance by bus 0 km, duration 0 h
Day 3 Bike Tour Moshi – Lake Chala
The route is on uneven paths, mainly over farmland of the Chagga people. A long climb leads to Marangu, one of the gateway points to Kilimanjaro. Banana and coffee plantations change with little villages. The kids have a ball and come running to the road calling “Mzungu”. Towards the end a 13 kilometer downhill takes you back into savannah country to a beautiful lodge at Lake Chala, offering swimming, birding and game viewing on foot. (B,L,D)
Lake Chala Safari Lodge & Campsite
Distance by bike 67 km, 1375 am, gravel tracks/tar
Distance by bus 0 km, duration 0 h
Day 4 Bike Tour Lake Chala – Rongai
You are heading further north anti-clockwise around the volcano. In the higher regions you see good farming practice of water and soil saving agriculture of the locals. You ride close to the Kenyan border climbing gently to higher altitude. The last 9.5 km are on tar and steep. In the afternoon you arrive at your cozy chalet. This is one of the starting points leading onto the mountain. If you want to get a taste of what it’s like you can go for a walk. (B,L,D)
Distance by bike 65 km, 1425 am, tracks/tar
Distance by bus 0 km, duration 0 h
Day 5 Bike tour Rongai – Olpopongi Masai village
Cross the northern ridge of Kilimanjaro to the highest point of the tour at 1920 m. Your tires will reach their limit because nobody can escape the large acacia thorns. During the last kilometers you might spot some game. At Masai cultural village of Olpopongi you will sleep in typical rondavels. (B,L,D)
Distance by bike 92 km, 850 am, gravel tracks
Distance by bus 0 km, duration 0 h
Day 6 Bike tour Olopopongi – Mukuru Training Camp
In the morning you will ride between Mt. Kili. and Mt. Meru. During the hilly and dusty ride you might spot elephants, zebra, antelope, and buffalo. Stay at the charming Mukuru Training Camp. In the late afternoon you will head for Arusha National Park in a 4×4. Giraffe, zebra, buffalo and elephant are the large animals, monkeys and countless birds are the little animals in the park. (B,L,D)
Distance by bike 43 km, 410 am, gravel tracks
Distance 30 km during the safari
Day 7 Bike tour Mukuru – Moshi
Through acacia and shrub landscape you head back to Mt. Kilimanjaro. A steep climb brings you back into Chagga territory. Banana and coffee plantations are accompanied by little settlements. You will descend for lovely Weru Weru River Lodge. In the evening you can celebrate the circumnavigation of Africa`s highest mountain with some cold Kilimanjaro beer. (B,L,D)
Distance by bike 82 km, 1100 am, gravel tracks/tar
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Day 8 Saying farewell
After breakfast, relax by the pool or join the guide for a walk through Moshi. A transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport ends this adventurous trip. (B)
Distance by bus 30 km, duration 0.5 h
Accommodation subject to availability
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Rates & Dates
Dates Price Status Available Spots Single Room Surcharge $ 170.00
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Services
Included:- English speaking bike guide
- 7 nights – 4x hotel, 2x chalets, 1x lodge, in Olpopongi Cultural Village guest share communal ablution facilities, in all other accommodation guests have their own bathroom with shower/toilet
- 7x breakfast, 5x lunch, 7x dinner
- All entrance fees for sightseeing program
Not Included:- Flights to and from Tanzania
- Visa fees for Tanzania (approx. $50.00 on arrival)
- Tips
- Drinks
- Meals not mentioned above
- MTB hire bike, 27 Speed front Suspension Scott bikes available
- Comfort package with permanent back-up as well as transport of bikes on Day 2 – 7 ($200,00 per person as of 4 participants)
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Rental Bikes
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Travel Hints
Despite its height (850 m – 2100 m) the area around Kilimanjaro is still a malaria risk area. A prophylaxis is recommended. The tours are in the months of the dry season. The cool temperatures of the night (15 °C) can rise up to 30 – 35 °C during the afternoon.
3% early bird discount (for bookings until 6 months prior to tour start) – 5% loyalty discount (for customers who have previously travelled with us)