six days marangu biking

6 Days Kilimanjaro Bike tour via Marangu route

$1500-1800 USD

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Safari summary

Experience the Ultimate 6-Day Kilimanjaro Bike Tour via the Marangu Route, a renowned path known for its scenic beauty and comfortable hut accommodations. This well-established route is ideal for reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters. With better acclimatization compared to a shorter 5-day tour, this itinerary combines invigorating physical exercise with stunning natural scenery.

Cyclists aiming for the summit will ride the challenging 19 km Kilema Route, meeting our team of porters at Horombo Hut. If you prefer not to summit, you can enjoy a 44 km ride starting from Londorosi Gate/Moramu picnic site, looping back to Moramu for a more relaxed adventure.

Prices start at $2000, with variations depending on group size. This tour offers a unique biking experience, blending adventure and breathtaking views as you approach the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
International flights
Laundry
Meals
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Visas

Itinerary

From Moshi -Marangu Gate- Kilema

Kilimanjaro

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel, followed by a scenic drive to Marangu Gate. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro along the way and meet your team of guides and porters at the gate. As you cycle through the vibrant forest, After completing the registration at Marangu Gate, you'll drive to Kilema Gate and enter Kilimanjaro National Park. From there, embark on a 19 km bike ride through lush forests and moorlands towards Horombo Hut.

Kilema Gate-Horombo Hut

Horombo Fully Day Acclimatization.

Kilimanjaro

Day 2 focuses on a thrilling 90% cycling adventure. After a hearty breakfast, you’ll begin your ride through the Alpine desert, a stark and beautiful landscape. Cycle over a small rocky area up to Mawenzi Hut, and then return to Horombo Hut. The total biking distance is 10 kilometers, offering a unique experience through the rugged Alpine desert terrain. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Horombo Hut, where you'll also stay overnight, surroundings of Mount Kilimanjaro’s high altitude beauty

horombo

Horombo Hut- Kibo Hut-Horombo

Kilimanjaro

After an early breakfast, begin your ride into the Alpine desert. The first 3 km is rocky and tough, but it gets smoother. The "Saddle" area between Mawenzi and Kibo is easier to bike. The 7 km stretch to Kibo Hut is challenging due to high altitude and cold, especially the final km. At Kibo Hut, have lunch before tackling an exciting 7 km downhill, descending nearly 800 meters. The last 3 km to Horombo Hut is technical and challenging. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Horombo Hut.

horombo hut

: Horombo Hut- Kibo Hut.

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, cycle towards Kibo Hut, a stone-built refuge in the Alpine Desert with no nearby water sources. The first 3 km will require pushing and carrying your bike, but the final 7 km offers a smoother biking trail. Kibo Hut which accommodates 60 climbers, provides a great spot for lunch and rest. If you’re feeling up to it, take a partial summit hike around 16:00 to help acclimate for the upcoming night summit. Return to Kibo Hut, rest, and prepare for the nocturnal ascent to Uhuru Peak

Kibo Hut.

Kibo Hut-Summit/Uhuru -

Kilimanjaro

The guides will wake you soon after midnight at around 4:00 am to start a zigzag trek At 4:00 am, up long screen slope. After approximately two hours you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave where the gradient gets steeper. You will arrive at Gilman’s Point after approximately another three hours of climbing. At this point you can start biking where your will take your bike from Porters and start riding to Uhuru peak.

horombo hut

: Horombo Hut-Kilema Gate-Moshi

Kilimanjaro

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at Horombo Hut before descending to Kilema Gate. Experience diverse landscapes, from Alpine to rainforest, as you journey towards Marangu Gate. There, you'll be presented with a certificate commemorating your ascent to Africa's highest peak. Following this achievement, transportation will be arranged to return to your hotel.

-Moshi/Arusha

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