Bike Tour around Mount Kilimanjaro

Overview

Bike Tour around Mount Kilimanjaro is an 8-day guided cycling tour that visits villages and encounters wildlife. It is a 341km guided cycling tour around Mount Kilimanjaro. Over 6 days of cycling, participants will experience Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes, vibrant villages, and wonderful cultures, from the Maasai people in the western plains to the Chagga people in the foothills. The journey traverses open grasslands rich in wildlife, lush green forests, farmlands, villages, and towns. The tour is described as 'if you don’t want to climb Kilimanjaro, cycle around it!'. The tour is a guided, private trip rated as 'Hard (4/5)' difficulty. It accommodates up to 8 days and offers options for camping and hotel stays. The price starts from $2,495 USD and requires no payment at the time of reservation, with the option to cancel anytime during the quoting process. The tour emphasizes a 'Happiness Promise' and offers a 'Lifetime deposit' for cancellations. The company highlights its Canadian origin and mission to help people explore the world. The itinerary includes 8 days of cycling and cultural immersion. Day 1 involves arrival in Tanzania and a briefing in Moshi. Day 2 starts the cycling from Moshi Town to Tinga Tinga Village, covering 73km through plantations and arid plains, ending at Osiligiai Maasai Lodge. Day 3 goes from Tinga Tinga Village to West Kilimanjaro Farms (60km), passing through the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area and Simba Farm. Day 4 is a ride to Nalemoru Village (66km) near the Kenyan border, staying at Snowcap Cottages. Day 5 leads to Lake Chala (64km), a crater lake on the Kenyan-Tanzanian border, with camping at Lake Chala Camp. Day 6 is a shorter, challenging ride to Marangu village (29km), including a visit to Kinukamori waterfalls, and accommodation at Marangu Hotel. Day 7 is the final cycling day from Marangu to Moshi (49km), ending at Panama Garden Resort with a celebratory dinner. Day 8 is departure. Inclusions cover 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners, along with 7 nights of accommodation. Transportation, including support vehicles and cycle transport, is provided, along with 2-way airport transfers. Specific inclusions also list TREK Mountain HardTail 4300 Model & Merida Matts 20D mountain bikes, camping fees and equipment, 6 liters of bottled mineral water per participant, snacks and fruits, all government fees & taxes (including 18% VAT), all village fees, and AMREF Flying Doctors tourist cover. Exclusions include tips for the guide and crew, personal items, laundry services, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, helmets, flights, and travel insurance. Optional tours are available, such as a Tour Leader, transfers to Arusha or Nairobi, day trips to Materuni & Coffee Tour, Rundugai Hot water springs, a cycling day trip, a cultural day trip, and a 2-day safari to Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Accommodation consists of tents and private rooms in a lodge in Moshi. Solo travelers can opt for a single room supplement and may be matched with same-sex travelers. The tour is available daily in 2026, except for April, May, and November. Pricing starts at $2,395 USD per person for a group of four sharing two double rooms. The tour is rated as a 4/5 difficulty, recommended for cyclists with experience on dirt roads. Visa requirements should be checked with the local country. Travel Health and Medical insurance is mandatory. The tour starts and ends in Moshi Town, with transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport included. Gear rental can be arranged in advance. The crew uses ICOM radios for communication and support, and cell reception has improved in some areas. Vaccine advice should be sought from a doctor. Recommended tipping is $80-$100 for the guide and $50-$60 for the driver, to be tipped in cash separately. The best travel times are June to October and December to March, though April, May, and November are also possible.

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