Bike Kilimanjaro
BIKE KILIMANJARO - 5 DAYS
- 5 days / 4 nights (3 days cycling)
- Kilimanjaro
Lemosho is a beautiful route with gentle ascents approaching the mountain from the west. We check-in at the Lemosho Gate and ascend for the first two days from the Lemosho Glades through a gorgeous rain forest. We come out onto the Shira Plateau, providing stunning views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s main peak. Crossing the plateau and proceeding in a counter-clockwise direction below the southern face of the mountain, the route takes you to Lava Tower for magnificent 360 degree vistas; the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging and exhilarating rock scramble; and approaches Uhuru Peak from Barafu and the ridge that abuts the Southeast Valley. The climb from Barafu offers incredible views of Mawenzi Peak, Kilimanjaro’s remnant volcanic cone.
Not recommended in April and May
A great way to see the peoples of Kilimanjaro living in the varied environments encircling its flanks, while enjoying a physically invigorating mode of travel.
- Experience the changes in landscape from Kilimanjaro’s southeast side around to its western side
- Discover parts of Tanzania few tourists ever see
- Perfect mode of travel to experience your surroundings
- 95-mile (150 kilometer) total bicycle tour
GALLERY / PHOTOS
Start from $775
Bike Kilimanjaro Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu Villages – Marangu Hotel
Overnight: Marangu Hotel
Day 2: Marangu to Nalemoru
Biking Distance: 44mi / 71km
Overnight: Nalemoru Camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Nalemoru to Larangwa
Biking Distance: 31mi / 50km
Overnight: Larangwa Primary School Camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Larangwa to Simba Farm
Biking Distance: 19mi / 30km
Overnight: Simba Farm Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: West Kilimanjaro – Departure
Meals: B
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu – Kilimanjaro
Rest and relaxation day at Marangu Hotel. Bike and gear check, with optional light hiking, swimming, or exploring the farm and village.
Overnight: Marangu Hotel
Meals: L, D
Day 2: Marangu to Nalemoru
Ride along the tarmac road on the eastern flank of Kilimanjaro, passing through vibrant Chagga farming villages with small shops, churches, and workshops among maize, coffee, and banana farms. Overnight stop just below the Rongai climb route entrance. Nalemoru Camp is set in a large garden within a wooded forest, offering views over the Kenya plains.
Overnight: Nalemoru Camp
Meals: B, L, D
Biking Distance: 44mi / 71km
Day 3: Nalemoru to Larangwa
Cycle northwest between the Kenyan border and Kilimanjaro’s edge. Pass through the Rongai Forest, home to black-and-white colobus monkeys. Enter Maasai land via dirt tracks, passing through a sparsely settled area of traditional herdsmen. At Larangwa Camp, enjoy the sounds of Maasai schoolchildren singing at dusk while relaxing with tea and snacks. Witness a brilliant sunset reflecting off Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Peak.
Overnight: Larangwa Primary School Camp
Meals: B, L, D
Biking Distance: 31mi / 50km
Day 4: Larangwa to Simba Farm
Cycle along dirt tracks through Maasai farmland. Observe elephant, zebra, and giraffe roaming freely on the open plains. Enjoy a hearty lunch upon arrival at Simba Farm, then relax or explore the area with a hike to a nearby gorge. Return in time for sundowners on the verandah. Simba Farm, a working farm on 3,500 acres of rolling hills in West Kilimanjaro, offers breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro to the east and the Maasai steppe and Mount Meru to the west.
Overnight: Simba Farm Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Biking Distance: 19mi / 30km
Day 5: West Kilimanjaro – Departure
Morning options include exploring the farm on foot, bike, or a farm vehicle. Enthusiastic cyclists can extend their ride along quiet dirt roads and footpaths through remote farming villages, finishing in the market town of Sanya Juu. Afternoon transport to the next adventure.
Meals: B
Inclusions
✔️ All accommodations
✔️ All meals as indicated (B, L, D)
✔️ Bottled or filtered water, coffee, teas, cocoa
✔️ Services of a trip leader, camping crew, and support vehicle
✔️ Use of mountain bicycles and helmets
✔️ All camping and dining equipment (excluding sleeping bag)
✔️ Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi, or Arusha
Exclusions
❌ Tips and gratuities for guides, crew, or staff
❌ Cold drinks and alcohol
❌ Extra accommodations and meals due to airline changes or inability to complete the ride
❌ Pre-trip expenses (immunizations, travel insurance, passports, visas)
❌ International airfare and airport departure taxes
❌ Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
Disclaimer
Trip prices are based on Rocky Africa Experience costs at the time of booking. Rocky Africa Experience reserves the right to alter trip prices if inflation, fuel, labor, material costs, or exchange rates change. If Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) increases park fees, or other service providers (hotels, lodges, airlines, etc.) raise rates, Rocky Africa Experience reserves the right to request additional payments from clients.