Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Moshi
A driver will pick you up from Kilimanjaro airport and take you to your hotel in Moshi. Spend the rest of the day getting settled, resting after your travel, and going over details about the cycling expedition ahead.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport, 08:00 - 16:00)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from airport
- Trip briefing and preparations
Optional Activities
- Explore the city of Moshi
Landmarks Moshi 
- Day 2
Moshi to Kilema Camp
After your hotel pickup, you'll head to Marangu gate for permit registration. From there it's a transfer to Kilema gate where your cycling adventure starts. The ride takes you through Mount Kilimanjaro's rainforest zone with opportunities to see diverse wildlife and plant species along the way. You'll finish at Kilema camp (2,980 meters/9,774 feet) where you'll camp for the night.
Included Activities
- Permit registration at Marangu gate
- Cycling through rainforest (approximately 70% cycling)
- Camping at Kilema camp
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate Kilema Gate - Day 3
Kilema Camp to Horombo Camp
Today involves cycling through the semitropical foothills and tackling a steep climb to Horombo camp at 3,700 meters (12,139 feet). From camp you'll have views of Mount Kilimanjaro's two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, which make for great photography opportunities. You'll stay overnight here.
Included Activities
- Cycling through semitropical foothills and steep paths (approximately 75% cycling)
- Stay at Horombo camp
Landmarks Mawenzi Peak Kibo Peak - Day 4
Acclimatization Day at Horombo Camp
This day is all about acclimatization, which matters a lot when you're heading higher. After breakfast you'll cycle through the Alpine desert out to Mawenzi Hut and then back to Horombo camp. Spend the afternoon and evening resting at camp.
Included Activities
- Acclimatization cycle through Alpine desert (approximately 90% cycling)
- Cycle to Mawenzi Hut and return to Horombo camp
- Day 5
Horombo Camp to Kibo Camp
Your route takes you through a Senecio garden with endemic tree species and across the Alpine desert along the scenic path between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. When you reach Kibo base camp, the team will brief you on what's coming for the summit attempt. The afternoon is yours to rest, prepare mentally, and get to bed early.
Included Activities
- Cycling through Senecio garden and Alpine desert (approximately 90% cycling)
- Summit briefing at Kibo camp
Landmarks Senecio Garden - Day 6
Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak and Return to Horombo Camp
You'll start well before dawn and begin the steep trek in a zig-zag pattern. About 2 hours gets you to Hans Meyer's Cave, then roughly 3 more hours to Gilman's point where you'll find your bike. From there it's a crater ring ride to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). On clear days you can see Kilimanjaro's glaciers, Mount Meru, and views across Tanzania and Kenya. You have the option to cycle or walk depending on how you're feeling. After reaching the summit you'll descend, stop at Kibo for lunch, and continue down to Horombo camp for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kibo camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Hans Meyer's Cave (approximately 2 hours)
- Trek to Gilman's Point (approximately 3 hours)
- Cycling or walking to Uhuru Peak
- Summit experience at Uhuru Peak
- Descent to Kibo camp and lunch
- Descent to Horombo camp (approximately 80% cycling)
Landmarks Hans Meyer's Cave Gilman's Point Uhuru Peak Mount Meru - Day 7
Horombo Camp to Moshi
Following a night of rest and a solid breakfast, you'll make your final ride down across moorland and through rainforest to Kilema gate. Then it's a transfer to Marangu gate for checkout procedures before heading back to Moshi and your hotel. The bike ride from Kilema gate is optional if you prefer to rest.
Included Activities
- Final descent ride across moorland and rainforest to Kilema gate
- Transfer from Kilema gate to Marangu gate
- Transfer to hotel in Moshi
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride back from Kilema gate to Moshi
Landmarks Kilema Gate Marangu Gate - Day 8
Departure from Moshi
A transfer will take you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport, 08:00 - 17:00)
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
