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Kilimanjaro 360° Cycling Adventure – 9 Days 8 Nights Package

Moshi (1N) → Olpopongi (1N) → Mount Kilimanjaro (5N) → Moshi (1N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport or your designated arrival spot.
Our One Bike guide will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation.
Check-in at chosen lodge and get trip details.
You have the day to rest and explore Moshi.
Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the lodge.

Day 2 Moshi to Olpopongi Maasai Village (81km)

After breakfast, you'll be driven to Machame Gate, the starting point of your cycling journey.
You'll travel on rough gravel roads through the rainforest, passing banana and coffee plantations owned by the Chagga people.
Heading west, you'll enter Maasai territory, where you'll encounter the unique cultures of different Tanzanian tribes.
Ride through Ngabobo and Tinga Tinga villages along the national park border, with opportunities to spot wildlife.
Enjoy a packed lunch during the ride.
Spend the night at Olpopongi Maasai village, immersing yourself in Maasai traditions.
Dinner will be provided at the village.

Day 3 Olpopongi Maasai Village to Simba Farm Campsite (60km)

Start your day with breakfast at Olpopongi Maasai Village.
This day’s journey takes you through the Sinya and Ngasurai open plains, serving as a wildlife corridor between Amboseli National Park (Kenya) and the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area (Tanzania).
You'll pedal entirely off-the-beaten-path, encountering no tarmac roads.
Enjoy a packed lunch during your cycling adventure.
If the sky is clear, enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and Mt. Ol Doinyo Lengai.
Overnight at Simba Farm Campsite, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Dinner will be provided at the campsite.

Day 4 Simba Farm to Shira Plateau and Back (81km)

Start your day with breakfast at Simba Farm.
This day’s journey is one of the most challenging on the tour.
You'll embark on a demanding uphill cycle along a rugged and rocky road, ascending to the Shira Plateau of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Shira Plateau is one of the three peaks of Kilimanjaro, and your destination is the helipad at 3,700 meters altitude.
From this vantage point, you'll be rewarded with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro's snow-capped Kibo peak on one side and the expansive Maasai land on the other.
Enjoy a packed lunch during the cycling tour.
After a well-deserved rest, enjoy a much easier downhill ride back to Simba Farm Campsite.
Spend the night and have dinner at Simba Farm Campsite.

Day 5 Simba Farm to Snow Cap Cottages, Rongai (66km)

Start your day with breakfast at Simba Farm.
This route leads you through the northeastern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which borders Kenya.
You'll pass through vibrant villages, farmlands, and eventually reach the entrance of the Rongai trek route to Kilimanjaro in the village of Nalemoru.
This village is located on the border with the Rongai forest, a conservation center for numerous tree species.
Enjoy a packed lunch during the cycling tour.
Reach Snowcap Cottages for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 Snow Cap Cottages to Lake Chala (66km)

Begin your day with breakfast at Snowcap Cottages.
This day's ride will be more relaxed and enjoyable.
Cycle downhill to Lake Chala, a unique caldera lake fed by underground springs from Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Have packed lunch during the ride.
Take your time to explore the lake, its diverse life, surrounding forest, plants, and bird species.
Dinner arrangements and overnight stay will be at your accommodation by Lake Chala.

Day 7 Lake Chala to Kidia (88km)

Start the day with breakfast at your accommodation by Lake Chala.
The day’s ride will be challenging, taking you on a dirt road with occasional muddy sections, featuring numerous uphills and downhills.
Have packed lunch during the ride.
The ride concludes at Kahawa Shambani campsite in Uru village, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 8 Kidia to Moshi via Mweka Gate (34km)

Start with breakfast at your campsite in Uru village.
Begin the day with an uphill ride toward Mweka Gate, where your journey started.
Enjoy an easy, relaxing ride back to Moshi on a tarmac road.
Have packed lunch during the ride.
Arrive in Moshi, and check in to the chosen hotel.
You can have dinner, relax, or explore the city's nightlife.

Day 9 Departure from Moshi

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Prepare for your departure from Moshi.
We will arrange your transfer from the hotel to the airport or your chosen departure location in Moshi.
Your cycling adventure through Mount Kilimanjaro comes to an end.

Airport transfers.
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Professional cycling guide.
Support vehicle for luggage and assistance.
Bicycles and necessary cycling equipment.
All necessary permits and entrance fees.
Sightseeing and exploration as per the itinerary.
Commemorative certificate.

International airfare to Kilimanjaro.
Travel insurance.
Visa fees (if applicable).
Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, laundry, and tips).
Additional meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional activities or excursions not specified.
Medical expenses and vaccinations.
Any other items not mentioned in the inclusions.

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