Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi
You'll get picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and driven to your hotel in Moshi. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, catch your breath, and get a briefing on the cycling trip ahead. Take some time to walk around town and see what Moshi has to offer before dinner.
- Start point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (One Bike Shop)
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming town of Moshi
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport Moshi - Day 2
Moshi to Marangu
After breakfast, you'll start cycling from Moshi toward Marangu on a mix of dirt tracks and paved roads. As you climb higher, the city disappears behind you and the foothills come into view. You'll get to Marangu by midday, which gives you time to check out the local area and get to know the village before nightfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Cycling from Moshi to Marangu on mixed terrain
Landmarks Marangu - Day 3
Marangu to Lake Chala
Today's ride takes you through thick forest trails and rough dirt roads. By afternoon, you'll reach Lake Chala, a crater lake fed by underground springs from Mt. Kilimanjaro. The spot is quiet and peaceful, and you'll spend the night at the lodge right there by the water.
Included Activities
- Cycling through forest trails and dirt roads to Lake Chala
Landmarks Lake Chala - Day 4
Lake Chala to Rongai
Leaving Lake Chala behind, you'll head toward Rongai and climb as you go. The terrain shifts from lakeside scenery to wide open plains with farmland spreading out in all directions along Kilimanjaro's northeastern side. By evening, you'll roll into Rongai village and find a place to rest.
Included Activities
- Cycling from Lake Chala to Rongai
Landmarks Rongai - Day 5
Rongai to Simba Farm Lodge
The cycling route hugs the northeastern slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro today. You'll ride through active villages and green farmlands on scenic rural tracks, getting a real feel for how people live in this region. It's a good chance to see local life up close before you arrive in the evening.
Included Activities
- Cycling through villages and farmlands on the northeastern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 6
Shira Plateau Loop
This is the toughest day of the trip. You'll tackle a challenging loop that climbs up to Shira Plateau on Mt. Kilimanjaro, reaching a helipad at 3,700 meters (12,140 feet). The rocky, steep terrain is demanding, but the views of Kilimanjaro's snowy peaks and the Maasai plains below make it worth the effort. The descent back down is much easier.
Included Activities
- Cycling loop to Shira Plateau at 3,700 meters with panoramic views
Landmarks Shira Plateau - Day 7
Simba Farm Lodge to Osiligilai Maasai Lodge
Today's route takes you into the heart of Maasai culture. You'll pedal along rural tracks through villages and traditional farms, watching how the Maasai live and work. At night, you'll stay in a traditional Maasai hut to get a real sense of what daily life looks like here.
Included Activities
- Cycling through Maasai villages and farmlands
- Experience Maasai culture and traditions
- Day 8
Osiligilai Maasai Lodge to Moshi
Your final day on the bike features different terrain as you head back to Moshi, with open plains, winding mountain roads, and some paved sections mixed in. It's your last chance to see the region's landscape before you return to town and celebrate finishing the loop with a good meal and maybe some local nightlife.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycling with diverse terrain back to Moshi
- Celebration dinner
Optional Activities
- Local nightlife in Moshi
Landmarks Moshi 
- Day 9
Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After sleeping in and taking it easy, you'll check out of your hotel and get a ride to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The transfer is straightforward, and you'll head home knowing you cycled all the way around Africa's highest mountain.
- End point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (One Bike Shop)
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport
