Enjoy Kilimanjaro bike trekking tour, bike trek is one of our products of trekking Kilimanjaro Mountain, Climb Kilimanjaro Mountain and reach to the top by mountain bike with our experienced guides.
Upon arrival at Arusha /Kilimanjaro Airport you will meet your Burigi Chato Safaris guide who will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi Tanzania (for budget hotels we recommend KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL). Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 6 days KILIMANJARO HIKING - CLIMB UP VIA UMBWE ROUTE AND RIDE DOWN VIA MARANGU ROUTE the next day.
DAY 0 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)
BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)
NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS->BED AND BREAKFAST
HOTEL LOCATION->MOSHI -KILIMANJARO
ROOM TYPE->SINGLE/ DOUBLE
The day begins with a 50-minute drive to Machame Gate where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth.
tents.
• Elevation (ft):5,249ft - 9,514ft
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner
• Distance covered: 11km
• Time to be used: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Health
• Accommodation: Umbwe camp
DAY 1 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT UMBWE CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->UMBWE CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->UMBWE
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE
The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees.As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest
• Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ft
• Distance: 6 km/4 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Heath
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp
DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT BARRANCO CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->BARRANCO CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->BARRANCO
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE
After sleeping below the Great Barranco Wall, you get your chance to tackle this hurdle. Don’t worry…It’s much easier than it looks. Continue up until you reach just below the Heim Glacier. Then head down through the Karanga Valley. This is the last place for your porters to gather water. They will collect all the water for the remainder of the ascent here. You will settle in here at the Karanga Camp. After lunch, you can spend the afternoon doing light exploring or resting while taking in the views of Mawenzi’s towering spires.
• Altitude: 3,960 m to 4,035 m
• Distance Covered: 7km
• Time to be used: 4- 5 hrs
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp
DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT KARANGA CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->KARANGA CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->KARANGA
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE
Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out to today’s destination – Barafu Camp.
Most of the day will be spent walking through very dry desertic terrain, with Kibo ever present on your left side. After 3 to 4 hours, you will reach Barafu Camp, where you will have an early dinner and night as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours away.
At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position. Once at the camp, you can relax, have dinner and call it an early night.
• Altitude: 4034 m to 4,640 m
• Elevation: 13,235 ft to 15,295 ft
• Distance Covered: 6 km
• Time to be used: 3-4 hrs
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp
DAY 4 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT BARAFU CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->BARAFU CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->BARAFU
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE
After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
Arriving at Uhuru peak spends some few minutes or take photos and then riding down to Stella Point. After lunch ride down to Horombo. Arriving at Uhuru peak you will find your bike at the peak spends some few minutes and take photos, then ride down to Stella Point then Kibo hut for Lunch. After lunch ride down to Horombo Hut.
Today cycling from Uhuru to Kibo 30% to 40% Icecap vegetation and 15% to 20% is alpine desert and from Kibo to Horombo 100% “Alpine desert vegetation.
•Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
•Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
•Altitude: 5895 ft to 3700 ft
•Distance: 5 km/3 miles
•Altitude: 4,640 m to 5,895 m
•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT
HUT
NAME OF THE HUT->HOROMBO
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
HUT LOCATION->HOROMBO
ROOM TYPE->SINGLE/DOUBLE
After breakfast, make your final riding down to Kilema gate across the alpine and the rainforest to Kilema gate, then you will be transferred to Marangu gate for check out.
A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!
• Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m
• Distance Covered: 18km km down
• Time to be used: 5 - 7 hrs.
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Accommodate at Moshi White house hotel
_THE END OF TREK_
DAY 6 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)
BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)
NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
HOTEL LOCATION->HOROMBO
ROOM TYPE->SINGLE/DOUBLE
Bike trekking Price Inclusion
N.B: After you send your booking we will get back to you within 24 hours.
FROM
$1600
The Bike trek is one of our product of trekking the Kilimanjaro Mountain, Kilema route is the only route that Bike trek to Kilimanjaro Mountain can reach to the top of the Mount Kilimanjaro by mountain bike.
FROM
$2500
Trekking the Kilimanjaro Mountain, with climb up – ride down option you will hike via Machame up to the peak, then ride down from the peak to Horombo then ride down via Kilema route
FROM
$300
TThe trip starts with two hours transfer to the Londorossi gate. From there you will begin challenging bicycle ride upon the steep road that will take you through a rich green rainforest.