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7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Bike Trek to Uhuru Peak via Marangu

7 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride through Kilimanjaro's semi-tropical foothills to Marangu Gate
02 Cycle across forest, moorland, and alpine desert on the Marangu route
03 Reach Uhuru Peak by bike on Africa's highest mountain
04 Enjoy breathtaking summit views before descending through alpine terrain and rainforest

Embark on a thrilling 7-day bike trek on Mount Kilimanjaro, riding through semi-tropical foothills, forest, moorland, alpine desert, and ice-capped summit terrain. This adventure follows the Marangu route by mountain bike, with acclimatization at Mawenzi Hut before the summit push to Uhuru Peak. Take in breathtaking views from Africa's highest peak and enjoy an unforgettable descent back through alpine landscapes and rainforest.

Embark on a thrilling 7-day bike trek on Mount Kilimanjaro, riding through semi-tropical foothills, forest, moorland, alpine desert, and ice-capped summit terrain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel for an overnight bed and breakfast.

Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or similar.

Day 02

Ride from Marangu Gate to Horombo Hut

You will be picked up from Springlands Hotel at 8:30 am. This morning, we drive through Kilimanjaro's semi-tropical foothills to Marangu Gate, where we will spend a few minutes registering and getting the permit, then drive to Kilema Gate and enter Kilimanjaro National Park.
Start riding up to Horombo Hut. Today is 100% cycling by bike. The cycling distance is 19 km, and the expected vegetation is forest and moorland.

Cycling distance: 19 km

Day 03

Acclimatization Ride to Mawenzi Hut

After breakfast, you start cycling through the alpine desert; some of the areas you will be riding will be on small stone pathways up to Mawenzi Hut and back to Horombo. With a cycling distance of 10 km, today's vegetation is 90% alpine desert.

Cycling distance: 19 km

Day 04

Cycle from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

After breakfast, you will continue cycling to Kibo Hut on stony paths. The vegetation will be more alpine desert.

Cycling distance: 9 km

Day 05

Summit Push to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo

At 4 am, you will be woken up by your guides to start the zigzag trek up a long scree slope.
After roughly two hours, you should reach Hans Meyer's Cave, and the gradient gets steeper from here.
Climb for approximately another 3 hours to Gilman's Point. You will take your bike from the porters and start riding to Uhuru Peak.
Arriving at Uhuru Peak, spend a few minutes taking in the views and taking photos, then ride down to Stella Point.
After lunch, ride down to Horombo Hut.
Today, cycling is from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and then back to Kibo Hut, from where you will descend to Horombo Hut. The expected vegetation will be alpine desert and ice caps.

Cycling distance: 21 km

Day 06

Final Descent to Kilema Gate and Return to Moshi

After a leisurely breakfast, make your final ride down to Kilema Gate across the alpine zone and the rainforest, where you will be transferred to Marangu Gate for check-out and then to Springlands Hotel.

Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or similar.

Cycling distance: 19 km

Day 07

Departure from Kilimanjaro Airport

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight back home.

Where this trip takes you

Uhuru Peak summit, Kibo Hut alpine desert, Horombo Hut moorland

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

1-night stay before the start date and 1-night stay on the last day of the trek at Springlands Hotel in Moshi, including breakfast
Mountain bike and mountain guide
Arrival and departure transfers from the airport
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents (or hut fees for the Marangu route)
Professional, experienced mountain guides
All park fees
Oxygen tank
Rescue fees
All meals while on the mountain
Guides, porters, cook salaries, and park fees
Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Crisis management and safety procedures
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) and the Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

What's Not Included

Your flights and visas
Tips to the mountain staff
Meals other than breakfast while at Springlands Hotel
Alcohol, beverages, cigarettes, snacks, etc.
Personal gear like a sleeping bag, hiking poles, etc. (can be rented at Springlands Hotel)
Hotel portable toilets (can be rented at Springlands Hotel)