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Kilimanjaro 360° Cycling Adventure – 9 Days 8 Nights Package

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

$ 1,563

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)

$ 1,563

/person

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