1-Day Cycling Tour to Shira Plateau on Mt. Kilimanjaro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Challenge yourself with a mountain biking ride on Mt. Kilimanjaro
• 02 Cycle through the forest zone into the heath and moorland of Kilimanjaro
• 03 Witness a close view of Kibo from the Shira Plateau plain in clear weather
• 04 Look out for wildlife along the route on the mountain

This tour is designed for mountain bikers looking for a challenge on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Ride from Londorosi Gate to the Shira Plateau through the forest zone into the heath and moorland zone, where wildlife may be seen along the way. If the weather is clear, you will witness an incredible and spectacular close view of Mount Kilimanjaro's highest peak, Kibo, from the Shira Plateau plain. The tour includes a car transfer from Moshi to Londorosi Gate, the cycling route to Shira Plateau and back, and the return drive to Moshi.

If the weather is clear, you will witness an incredible and spectacular close view of Mount Kilimanjaro's highest peak, Kibo, from the Shira Plateau plain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro

Languages English, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mountain Biking to Shira Plateau on Mt. Kilimanjaro

• This tour is designed for mountain bikers looking for a challenge to cycle on Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• Wildlife can be seen while cycling through the forest zone into the heath and moorland zone of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• If the weather is clear, you will witness an incredible and spectacular close view of Mount Kilimanjaro's highest peak, Kibo, from the Shira Plateau plain.
• You will be picked up by car from Moshi and driven to Londorosi Gate.
• From there, you will start cycling to Shira Plateau.
• Afterward, you will cycle back to Londorosi Gate.
• Finally, you will catch the car back to Moshi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entry fees
• Bike and helmet
• Tour guide and bike mechanic
• Support vehicle
• Packed lunch box
• Mineral water per person

What's Not Included

• Tipping
• Items of a personal nature, such as laundry services and beverages
• Accommodation at the lodge or hotel
• Pick-up/transfer to the airport

What to bring

• Cycling jersey
• Bike shoes
• Sun lotion and sunscreen SPF 15+
• Sunglasses
• Buff
• Cash for tipping your crew
• Camera
• Rain coat, not a poncho

Know before you go

• This bike experience on Mount Kilimanjaro is perfect for those seeking a tough challenge, so please come prepared.
• The weather on the mountain can be challenging, and views are not guaranteed.
• Wildlife sightings are also not guaranteed and depend on the season on the mountain. In the dry season, wildlife is easier to spot, while in the wet season it is more difficult. Sometimes, sightings are made through footprints.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.