The Ultimate Rongai Route Bike Trekking 2025 is a one-of-a-kind expedition designed for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts looking to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in an extraordinary way. Unlike traditional hiking routes, this unique journey integrates both mountain biking and trekking, offering an exhilarating experience as you ascend Africaโs tallest peak. The Rongai Route is renowned for its scenic beauty, remote wilderness, and high success rate. With fewer crowds and breathtaking landscapes, this route provides the perfect balance of challenge and reward. Guided by expert professionals, you will navigate rugged terrain, cycle through stunning landscapes, and push your limits to reach the iconic Uhuru Peak. If you're seeking the ultimate test of endurance and adventure, this 2025 Kilimanjaro Bike Trek is your perfect challenge!
TOUR OVERVIEW
6 days Kilimanjaro hiking up via Rongai route and Ride down via Marangu route probably has a slight edge on the scenery in large part because the route up and down is different, The Bike trek is one of our product of trekking the Kilimanjaro Mountain, with climb up โ ride down option you will hike via Rongai up to the peak, then ride down from the peak to Horombo then ride down via Kilema route. Summit bound visitors will hike with the team up to the summit, on the last day visitors will ride down from Horombo via Kilema route (19km) and cyclists then meet their Hiking team at Marangu gate. But the challenge comes when client select this option will be required to pay the double fees which might be expensive compared to the normal bike trek tour days where you Hike/Ride up and ride down via Marangu Route
Although the Rongai route can generally be thought of as an easy route, the rockier stages in the summit area are sometimes a little more demanding.
Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience. Although the scenery is not as varied as the western routes, Rongai makes up for this by passing through true wilderness areas for nearly the entire way. Descent is made via the Marangu route by bike.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 0: Kilimanjaro Airport โ Moshi/ Arusha
Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha โ Rongai gate โ Simba camp
Day 2: Simba Camp โ Second cave
Day 3: Second caveโ Third cave
Day 4: Third cave โ Kibo Hut
Day 5: Kibo Hut โ Uhuru Peak (summit point) โ Ride down to Horombo Hut
Day 6: Horombo Hut โ Ride down to kilema Gate - Marangu gate โ Back to Moshi
7 days Kilimanjaro hiking up via Rongai route and Ride down via Marangu route probably has a slight edge on the scenery in large part because the route up and down is different, The Bike trek is one of our product of trekking the Kilimanjaro Mountain, with climb up โ ride down option you will hike via Rongai up to the peak, then ride down from the peak to Horombo then ride down via Kilema route. Summit bound visitors will hike with the team up to the summit, on the last day visitors will ride down from Horombo via Kilema route (19km) and cyclists then meet their Hiking team at Marangu gate. But the challenge comes when client select this option will be required to pay the double fees which might be expensive compared to the normal bike trek tour days where you Hike/Ride up and ride down via Marangu Route.
Although the Rongai route can generally be thought of as an easy route, the rockier stages in the summit area are sometimes a little more demanding.
Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience. Although the scenery is not as varied as the western routes, Rongai makes up for this by passing through true wilderness areas for nearly the entire way. Descent is made via the Marangu route by bike.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 0: Kilimanjaro Airport โ Moshi/ Arusha
Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha โ Rongai gate โ Simba camp
Day 2: Simba Camp โ Second cave
Day 3: Second caveโ Kikelewa cave
Day 4: Kikelewa cave โ Mawenzi Tarn
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarnโ Kibo Hut
Day 6: Kibo Hut โ Uhuru Peak (summit point) โ Ride down to Horombo Hut
Day 7: Horombo Hut โ Ride down to kilema Gate - Marangu gate โ Back to Moshi
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.