Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival to Tanzania

   • After arriving at Kilimanjaro airport, take a 40-minute transfer to the hotel, situated just outside the town of Moshi, located on the lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. 
   • Meet the team, go over the last trip details, and prepare our bikes and gear for the adventure ahead.
     • Put bikes together
     • Briefing

   Accommodation: Park View Inn Hotel

2. Day 2: Mountain Bike Safari

   • Today you will ride at West Kilimanjaro. Mountain biking in this game reserve in Tanzania is a fun and thrilling way to explore the wilderness. If you love adventure and are confident on a bike, then this experience is perfect for you.

   Distance: 50 km / 31 miles
   Riding time: 6 hours
   Elevation gained: 600 m / 1,968 ft

   Accommodation: Park View Inn Hotel

3. Day 3: Kilema Gate to Kilema Camp

   • This day marks the start of your journey up Mount Kilimanjaro. After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Marangu Gate, the entrance to Kilimanjaro Park. You will complete the required registration at the gate and then drive to our starting point, Kilema Gate. 
   • From here, you will start riding through the lush rainforest that flanks the lower parts of the mountain, spotting some Colobos and blue monkeys. You will enjoy all the fascinating flora and beautiful flowers until you reach the camp, where your tent and a hot dinner await you. This is the only night we will spend camping.

   Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
   Riding time: 4 hours
   Elevation gained: 1,150 m / 3,773 ft

   Accommodations: Kilema Camp

4. Day 4: Kilema Camp to Horombo Hut

   • You will continue your journey up the mountain today on a steeper trail. The day will be a combination of riding and some hike-a-bike. You will reach our mountain hut at Horombo in time for a hot lunch and plenty of time to relax in the afternoon. You will need the rest as we prepare for the coming days.

   Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
   Riding time: 4 hours
   Elevation gained: 620 m / 2,030 ft

   Accommodations: Horombo Hut

5. Day 5: Horombo Huts to Zebra Rock then back to Horombo Hut

   • Today is an important acclimatization day. You will have the choice to ride or hike up to 4000 m / 13,150 ft and return to Horombo hut for a hot lunch. The trail is quite rocky, so many people prefer to hike, leaving their bicycles at the hut. Those who like to mountain bike usually carry their bikes up and then ride down. You will spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the magnificent views.

   Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
   Riding time: 2-3 hours
   Elevation gained: 280 m / 920 ft (up and down)

   Accommodations: Horombo Hut

6. Day 6: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut, then Uhuru Summit back to Kibo Hut

   • You will start the day with a hike-a-bike and continue riding toward the alpine desert. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano, and you will get to ride through volcanic rock and have unforgettable views of Mount Mawenzi and Kibo. The last bit up to Kibo Huts is challenging as you reach higher elevations, but going “pole pole” (slowly and steady) is the way. You will be rewarded with a hot dinner at Kibo hut before an early bedtime to get ready for your summit day.

   Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
   Riding time: 6-7 hours
   Elevation gained: 1000 m / 3200 ft

   Accommodations: Kibo Hut

7. Day 7: Kibo Hut to Horombo Hut to Kilema Gate

   Distance: 21 km / 13 miles
   Riding time: 8-12 hours
   Elevation gained: 1200 m / 3900 ft, descent: 2,175 m / 7,135 ft

   • You will wake up around midnight for your summit push. You can hike up to Uhuru Peak with or without your bike. If you take your bike, you can hire a summit porter to help you carry it. You will aim to reach Gilman’s Point (5,756 meters /18,885 ft) by dawn, the first of three official summit points of Mount Kilimanjaro. 
   • You will then follow the crater's edge and stand at Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Kibo and the roof of Africa. After taking pictures and enjoying the precious moment, you will descend to Horombo hut. You can get on your bike below 5.000 m / 16,400 ft as it is not as sandy anymore. Still, you need to be very careful. Because you will need some energy to make it to the summit, we recommend leaving your bike at the hut or hiring an extra summit porter. From Kibo hut, where you celebrate with our team and get a well-deserved hot lunch, we will cycle down to Kilema gate.

   Horombo – Kilema gate

   Distance: 18 km / 11 miles
   Riding time: 5-7 hours
   Elevation of descent: 1880 m / 6050 ft

   • Today will be your victory lap. The whole ride will be an exhilarating descent 6,000 ft downhill. You will ride back down to the main gate to a prepared lunch. You will receive summit certificates and take your last photos with the team. You will then drive back to the hotel for some much-earned rest.

   Accommodation: Park View Inn Hotel