8 DAYS
$ 30,00 PP
MOUNTAIN
Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will be meet and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Afternoon: Attend a comprehensive briefing with your guide. Late Afternoon: Bike fitting and a short test ride. If time permits and you’re feeling up to it, a gentle ride through local sugar cane plantations or villages can help you get comfortable with your bike and the local terrain. Evening: Dinner at your hotel. Ensure you hydrate well and get a good night’s rest. Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha
Morning: After an early breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Marangu Gate (approx. 45-minute drive) for park registration formalities. Late Morning: Drive to Kilema Gate, the official starting point for the Kilema cycling route. Mid-day: Begin your first biking ascent. You’ll cycle approximately 10 km on a gravel track from Kilema Gate to kilema camp. This section can be challenging due to the incline and loose rocks in some areas. Your guide will be with you on a mountain bike. Afternoon: Arrive at Kilema Camp (2,950m) . Evening: Dinner and overnight in tents at Kilema Camp. Cycling Distance: Approximately 10km Habitat: Montane Forest, Moorland Accommodation: Tents at Kilema Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning: After breakfast, cycle back up from Kilema Camp to Horombo Hut. This section is steep and rocky in places. Late Morning: Arrive at Horombo Hut. This bustling hub offers a chance to see other trekkers and soak in the mountain atmosphere. Afternoon: Acclimatization ride to Zebra Rocks (4,040m) and back to Horombo Hut. This short, optional ride further aids acclimatization by allowing you to ascend to a higher altitude and then descend to sleep lower. Evening: Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut in communal huts. Cycling Distance: Approximately 7 km (Kilema Camp to Horombo) + 4 km (Horombo to Zebra Rocks and back) Habitat: Moorland Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Huts) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning: After breakfast, continue your ascent towards Kibo Hut. The landscape changes dramatically, transitioning into alpine desert. Day: The trail to Kibo Hut involves riding across the “Saddle,” a relatively flat area between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. While flatter, the high altitude, low oxygen levels, and cold conditions make this segment strenuous. The final kilometers to Kibo Hut are particularly challenging. Afternoon: Arrive at Kibo Hut. Lunch will be served. Spend the rest of the day resting and preparing for your summit attempt. Evening: Early dinner and early to bed for a few hours of sleep before the midnight summit push. Cycling Distance: Approximately 9.6 km Habitat: Alpine Desert Accommodation: Kibo Hut (Huts) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Midnight (approx. 12 AM – 1 AM): Wake up for a light snack and hot drinks. Early Morning: Begin your summit attempt. This is the most challenging part of the climb. From Kibo Hut, you will initially push your bike up a steep scree slope towards Gilman’s Point (5,685m). For the final section from Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak, you might need to carry your bike or arrange for a porter to assist, as the terrain is not suitable for riding. Sunrise: Aim to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, around sunrise. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and take your summit photos. Descent (Biking where possible): The descent is a thrilling experience. From Uhuru Peak, you’ll cycle down, especially from Stella Point, descending through the challenging scree back towards Kibo Hut. From Kibo Hut, you embark on an exhilarating downhill mountain bike ride all the way back to Horombo Hut. This is a long and physically demanding descent. Evening: Arrive back at Horombo Hut. You’ll be exhausted but elated. Dinner and well-deserved rest. Cycling/Trekking Distance: Approximately 21 km (Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo Hut Habitat: Arctic Zone (summit), Alpine Desert Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Huts) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Day: Embark on your final descent by bike from Horombo Hut to Kilema Gate. This is a long and enjoyable downhill ride, passing through moorland and montane forest. Late Morning/Mid-day: Arrive at Kilema Gate, where you will be transferred to Marangu Gate for check-out and receive your summit certificates. Afternoon: Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a celebratory shower and dinner. Evening: Depending on your flight schedule, you can either depart from JRO or stay an additional night. Cycling Distance: Approximately 25-31 km (Horombo Hut to Kilema Gate) Habitat: Moorland, Montane Forest Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha or Departure
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