8 Nights / 9 Days
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8 Nights / 9 Days
Fully Customisable
Kilimanjaro 360° Cycling Adventure – 9 Days 8 Nights Package
Moshi (1N) → Olpopongi (1N) → Mount Kilimanjaro (5N) → Moshi (1N)
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$ 187,900
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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.
Package Policies
- 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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Kilimanjaro 360° Cycling Adventure – 9 Days 8 Nights Package
Moshi (1N) → Olpopongi (1N) → Mount Kilimanjaro (5N) → Moshi (1N)
1 Agents for Tanzania
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$ 1,669*
$ 187,900
99% off
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