8-Day Tanzania Biking Tour from Moshi around Mount Kilimanjaro

• We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then, drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at the trailhead, we begin hiking through the undisturbed forest, which winds to the first campsite.

Accommodation: Overnight at Olpopongi Maasai Village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt, and gravel road.

• After breakfast, we bike to the village of West Kilimanjaro to visit one of the women's cooperative projects, the very first of its kind in the region. We'll spend the afternoon participating in hands-on activities to learn about life here. We may practice carrying water like a local - both on and off the bike - or we may visit a market.

• Our ride today takes us through the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, which is one of Tanzania's best-kept secrets. Enduimet borders Amboseli National Park and is an important migratory route for wildlife, including African elephants. This area is inhabited primarily by the Maasai people, but there are also large populations of other tribes, such as the Chagga, Meru, and Pare people. Your ride starts on the wide-open plains dotted with acacia trees, but it gets greener as you approach the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, where a lot of cultivation takes place. 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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt, and gravel road.

• Today you will cycle 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 towards the Rongai forest. Your ride today ends at the Snowcap Cottages, 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.

Accommodation: Camping at Snowcap Cottages. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Road Surface: Dirt road and tarmac road.

• Today you will enjoy a downhill ride towards the beautiful Lake Chala, a crater lake on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Lake Chala 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 tranquillity of the area.

Accommodation: Camping at Lake Chala Campsite. Meals: Lunch & Dinner included.

Road Surface: Tarmac and dirt road.

• 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 and the friendly Chagga people 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, customs, and the mystical legend about the waterfalls. After refreshing at the waterfalls, you will finish the last downhill stretch of your ride towards Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort Hotel, where you will spend the night.

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Road Surface: Dirt road and tarmac road.

• 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 comprise several steep ascents and descents, followed by the second half, a gradual downhill ride towards the bustling and vibrant Moshi Town. You will cycle through the suburbs and outskirts of Moshi Town on the back roads as you head towards the Chanya Lodge, which marks the end of your incredible 6-day journey around Mt. Kilimanjaro on two wheels. You will seal off the evening with a nice celebratory dinner and sparkling wine to toast your achievement.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Road Surface: Tarmac and dirt road.

• The day is left free to wind down before your flight home. Depending on flight times, you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast included.