6-Day Kilimanjaro Biking Safari

Drive with guide and bikes to Kidia Village. From this high point commence the cycle through the Kilimanjaro rain forest to Marangu. On route, take in the picture postcard viewpoint at Mawa Seminary of Kilimanjaro with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and pay by the view point at Ngangu Hills, where there is a great view of the surroundings including lake Jipe and Tsavo Plans in Kenya. Visit the Chagga Museum and dinner and camping on the grounds of Kibo Hotel.

• Start point: Moshi Town - Altitude 950m
• End Point: Marangu village - Altitude 1787m
• Time on the saddle: 3 - 4 hours with stops en route
• Total distance covered: Approximately 20km

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Full-Service Bike Camping in Tanzania

Departing Marangu head northwards biking down with some ups to Lake Chala for overnight. You will also get a chance of meeting people around Marangu busy village center and the busy local markets. Chala is an excellent place for bird enthusiasts. With the varied terrain come a variety of birds; in the last few years the bird list has grown to 251 identified species all seen with in about a 2 kilometer radius. Dinner and overnight at Lake Chala Campsite.

• Start point: Marangu Village - Altitude 1787m
• End Point: Lake Chala - Altitude 880m
• Time on the saddle: 3 - 4 hours with stops en route
• Total distance covered: Approximately 25km

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Full-Service Bike Camping in Tanzania

Transfer by car from Lake Chala to the rangers' gate post and start cycling north east towards Tarakea to Snow Cap Cottages in Rongai rainforest for overnight near the border with Kenya. This is a long day cycling on dirty road on gentle hills, climbing from approximately 880m from Lake Chala to approximately 1800m at Snow Cap. When you reach the Cottages, on your left you can see a beautiful artificial and natural forest and on your right you can see sunrise and Chyullu Hills of Kenya to the distance. Dinner and overnight on the grounds of Snow Camp Cottages.

• Start point: Lake Chala - Altitude 880m
• End Point: Tarakea - Altitude 1800m
• Time on the saddle: 5 - 7 hours with stops en route
• Total distance covered: Approximately 38km

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Full-Service Bike Camping in Tanzania

Cycle from Snow Cap Cottages to Lerang'wa. This will be the longest day though with a lot to be seen; you might get a chance to spot wild animals like giraffes, zebras and gnu from Amboseli National Park in Kenya while they're crossing the border to the Tanzania side. This is the land of the Maasai people, who you may meet along the road with their big herds of cattle. The scenery is spectacular during this section of the trip. Dinner and overnight on the grounds of Endumet Guesthouse.

• Start point: Tarakea - Altitude 1800m
• End Point: Lerang'wa - Altitude 1500m
• Time on the saddle: 5 - 7 hours with stops en route
• Total distance covered: Approximately 40km

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Full-Service Bike Camping in Tanzania

This day seems to be a refreshing day though somehow long; you will cycle through West Kilimanjaro, an area dominated by huge farms, mainly growing wheat. This area is cool and this part is mostly down hill so there's relief after the previous long day. Simba Farm's campsite has a good swimming pool and offers an evening sundown tour of the farm where zebras, elands and antelopes are seen with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro, Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai. Dinner and overnight on the grounds of Simba Farm.

• Start point: Lerang'wa - Altitude 1500m
• End Point: Simba Farm - Altitude 1700m
• Time on the saddle: 3 - 4 hours with stops en route
• Total distance covered: Approximately 30km

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Full-Service Bike Camping in Tanzania

Bike downhill all the way from Simba Farm across Sanya Juu to Boma N'gombe, on the main Arusha to Moshi Road. Load the bikes into the vehicle and drive back to Moshi or to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward flight.

• Start point: Simba Farm - Altitude 1700m
• End Point: Boma N'gombe - Altitude 880m
• Time on the saddle: 3 - 4 hours with stops en route
• Total distance covered: Approximately 40km

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner