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Looking for the ultimate bucket list adventure? The 9-day Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour takes you to the top of Uhuru Peak, the tallest peak in Africa, via the Marangu Route under the knowledge of a trusted guide. Enjoy resting your body at base camps in the evenings, where the blissful sounds of nature play like white noise in the backdrop. As you ride, you will challenge yourself by climbing Kilimanjaro via bike, conquering the roof of Africa. You will see and feel the life of local people on the slopes of Kilimanjaro while passing through several different habitats, seeing numerous animals, and reveling in the reward of some of the most stunning scenes in the world that will stick with you forever.

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Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour

Cycle atop the highest peak in Africa, Uhuru Peak
4.90
(42 reviews)
9 Days from $2,920USD
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Duration
9 Days
Season
Jan-Dec
Mountain Bike
Type
Guided, Private
Accommodation
Camping
Difficulty
Very Hard (5/5)
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Looking for the ultimate bucket list adventure? The 9-day Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour takes you to the top of Uhuru Peak, the tallest peak in Africa, via the Marangu Route under the knowledge of a trusted guide. Enjoy resting your body at base camps in the evenings, where the blissful sounds of nature play like white noise in the backdrop. As you ride, you will challenge yourself by climbing Kilimanjaro via bike, conquering the roof of Africa. You will see and feel the life of local people on the slopes of Kilimanjaro while passing through several different habitats, seeing numerous animals, and reveling in the reward of some of the most stunning scenes in the world that will stick with you forever.

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Trip highlights

Check off your bucket list by cycling atop the highest peak in Africa, Uhuru Peak—Kilimanjaro’s prized summit.

Catch a glimpse of villages and Tanzania’s culture as you navigate the challenging cycle to Kilimanjaro’s peak.

Spend your evenings relaxing at rustic base camps along the way, enjoying food prepared by the mountain crew accompanying you.

Discover a highlight reel of views, such as rainforests, Senecio garden, alpine desert, glaciers, and various peaks.

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Day 1
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Arrive in Moshi
Get picked up from the Kilimanjaro airport or any other arrival point by a guide, who will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. On this day, you will get all the necessary information and trip preparations. You can spend the remaining hours of the day exploring Moshi or resting!
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Moshi
Included Meals Lunch, dinner
Day 2
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Cycle to Marangu Village
After breakfast, you will head to the start of the tour in Moshi, where you will receive all the necessary information and preparations for the climb. Your first day of the trip will take you toward Marangu village. On the way, you will travel deep through the villages and experience the life of the Chagga people, the third biggest tribe in Tanzania. Overnight will be arranged in Marangu village.
Distance 35km
Overnight Location Marangu Village
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Bike to Kilema Camp
In the morning, a car will transfer you from Marangu Village to Marangu gate, where you will sort through permit registrations. You will also meet your mountain crew, who will join you on your Kilimanjaro climb. Then, from Marangu gate, you will be transferred to the Kilema gate, the starting point for climbing Kilimanjaro by bike in Kilimanjaro National Park. You will bike through a vast green rainforest with many plant species, birds, and animals. Finally, the ride will end in Kilema camp at 2,980 meters, where you will stay overnight in tents inside the camp area. You will spend 70% of the day cycling.
Distance 11km
Overnight Location Tenting at Kilema Camp (1,800m / 5,905’)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Head to Horombo Camp
Today the ride will take you through Kilimanjaro’s semi-tropical foothills and then on a steep path to the Horombo camp at 3700 meters high. From there, you will have a beautiful view of Kilimanjaro with its two peaks, two brothers, Mawenzi and Kibo. You will stay in the camp overnight. You will spend 75% of the day cycling.
Distance 19km
Overnight Location Tenting at Horombo Camp (3,720m / 12,205’)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
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Acclimatize at Horombo
Spend the day getting used to the altitude! After breakfast, you will ride through the Alpine desert to the Mawenzi Hut and then back to Horombo camp for the night. You will spend 90% of the day cycling.
Distance 10km
Overnight Location Tenting at Horombo Camp (3,720m / 12,205’)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
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Cycle to Kibo Base Camp
Your ride begins after breakfast! You will pass the Senecio garden with the endemic tree species and continue through the Alpine desert. The path goes in the middle of the two peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi, making this route very scenic. At the Kibo Base Camp, you will have a summit briefing for all information regarding the rest of the climb. Then, you will have time to rest in the afternoon. Spend 90% of the day cycling.
Distance 12km
Overnight Location Tenting at Kibo Base Camp (4,720m / 15,485’)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
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Go to the summit
This part of the route starts in the middle of the night with a zig-zag trek climbing along the slopes. It will take approximately 2 hours to reach Hans Meyer’s Cave, and the gradient gets steeper from here. The climb continues for another 3 hours to Gilman’s point, where we will take our bike from porters and start riding on the crater ring to the summit – Uhuru Peak. From here, you can see the glaciers of Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and the beautiful lands of Tanzania and parts of Kenya. At the summit, you can choose if you prefer to continue riding your bicycle or walking, according to your health condition and suggestions from the guide. On the way down, we will stop at the Kibo base camp for brunch and continue to the Horombo camp. Expect to cycle 20% – 80% from Kibo to Uhuru and then Kibo. Then, Kibo to Horombo is 80% cycling.
Distance 12km
Overnight Location Horombo Camp (3,720m / 12,205’)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8
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Reach Moshi
After the night of rest and breakfast, you will make your final ride across the moorland and rainforest to Kilema gate. From there, you will be transferred to Marangu gate for check out and then to your hotel. Driving back from Kilema gate to Moshi with the bicycle is optional.
Distance 19-30km
Overnight Location Hotel in Moshi
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9
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Departure
You will be able to sleep and rest well in your hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the airport or another place of departure from Moshi will be organized for you.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch

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Dates and prices

This tour is always run as a private tour for your group only and the prices depend on the size of your group.

The prices below are per person:

  • Guided Group of 2+: from $2,920USD per person*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

What’s included

Meals

8 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 8 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Moshi are not included but can be added as a supplement.

Transportation during the Tour

You will cycle from place to place, but there will be porters as well as a mountain crew helping you with your luggage and the food as you climb Kilimanjaro.

Also Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees
  • High quality mountain bike
  • Helmet
  • Drinking water

Not included

  • Flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Drinks or snacks not mentioned
  • Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades
  • Optional activities or excursions

Accommodation for Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour

This tour is primarily based at base camps along Kilimanjaro. You will spend your first and final night in a hotel, offering the necessary amenities for comfort and ease!

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour?

We rate this tour as a 5 / 5. This tour is technical, physically challenging and takes place in a high elevation.

Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour?

8 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Moshi to start this tour?

Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. A tour representative can also pick you up for another arrival point.

Is the Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Mountain bike to the top of Kilimanjaro Tour end?

The tour ends in Moshi. A tour representative will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or another departure point.

Can I rent a bike?

The bike rental is included in the tour package.

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Tanzania?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Tanzania?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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