Kilimanjaro bike Marangu route
6 days—A 6-day mountain biking adventure via Marangu Route, combining cycling, hiking, and a summit attempt to Uhuru Peak.
$2100-2800 USD
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Safari summary
Experience Mount Kilimanjaro in a unique way on this 6-day bike climb via the Marangu Route. Ride through lush rainforest, open moorland, and alpine landscapes before continuing to Africa's highest point on foot. This adventure combines the excitement of mountain biking with the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro, creating an unforgettable journey for outdoor enthusiasts.
The route follows Kilimanjaro's only official cycling trail, allowing riders to cover much of the lower mountain by bike while enjoying spectacular scenery and changing ecosystems. Higher sections of the mountain require hiking due to steep and rocky terrain, with the final summit push leading to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters.
Supported by experienced mountain guides, bike guides, porters, and a dedicated mountain crew, you'll enjoy professional assistance throughout the adventure. Comfortable accommodation before and after the climb, mountain huts along the route, nutritious meals, and all essential park fees are included, making this an excellent choice for travelers looking for a different way to experience Mount Kilimanjaro.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi-Marangu Gate-Kilema Gate
Meet your guide and embark on your transfer to the Marangu gate, which takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are required to register at the park office. After signing in and registering at the Marangu gate, we drive to the Kilema gate. Upon arrival, you will ensure that you have all your daypack items.
OVERNIGHT AT HOROMBO HUT
Full Day Horombo Acclimatization
Full Day Horombo Acclimatization (Horombo Hut, Mawenzi Hut, Horombo) After breakfast, you start your "cycling", riding through the Alpine desert. In some areas, you will be riding on small stones up to Mawenzi hut and back to Horombo hut. Today is 90% riding on "Alpine desert vegetation; cycling distance is 10 kilometers.
OVERNIGHT AT HOROMBO HUT
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
After an early breakfast, meet your guide and start your ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. The first 3 km of the trail are very rocky, and cycling will be very difficult as this section is very stony and eroded. After about 3 km, the trail improves, and "cycling" will once again be possible. The "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo) is relatively flat, and cycling is much easier.
Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
We wake up early and make sure your duffel bags are packed and ready to go. After breakfast, you meet with your guide, and we will head back up to Kibo Hut. Again, the first 3km would require you to push and carry your bike a lot, with the final 7km to Kibo Hut offering a good biking trail. We will enjoy lunch and then aim to rest. At around 16h00, depending on how you feel, it is possible to hike partially up the summit path to orient yourself for the summit attempt later that night.
Kibo Hut
Kibo Hut, Summit, then Horombo Hut
At four am, you will be awakened by your guides to start the zigzag trek up the long screen slop. After roughly two hours, you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave, and from here, the gradient gets steeper. Continue your climb for approximately another three hours to Gilman’s Point. You will take your bike from Porters and start riding to Uhuru Peak. Upon arriving at Uhuru Peak, spend a few minutes taking photos, and then ride down to Stella Point. After lunch, ride down to Horombo.
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut, Kilema Gate, Marangu
After breakfast,you make your final ride down to Kilema Gate, across the alpine and the rainforest. At Kilema Gate, you will be transferred to Marangu Gate for check-out and then to the hotel in Moshi. Dinner and overnight in Moshi or Arusha
Horombo Hut, Kilema Gate, Marangu Gate, to Moshi
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