From your arrival, you only have to worry about enjoying yourself and pedaling. We will pick you up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO),transferred to your overnight accommodation near Moshi town, situated at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

After Arrival you’ll have short time for rest before our meeting. At the end of the afternoon, we will present the trip, checking the bikes, share recommendations for riding safely here, and outline in detail the itinerary. We will resolve any doubts to guarantee a pleasant and enjoyable trip for everyone.

This day includes dinner. If you arrive very early in the morning we will help you organize your time so that you can enjoy Tanzania until the time of our meeting.

Accommodation: Keys Hotel, Moshi or alternative.

Meals: Dinner

Kidia Village to Marangu

• Distance: 30 km / 19 miles

• Terrain: Rainforest tracks, dirt roads, and rolling hills.

• Highlights: Rare Colobus monkeys and hidden glacial waterfalls.

Welcome to the roof of Africa! We begin with a transfer to the historic Kidia Village, the oldest missionary site on the mountain. Your first pedal strokes take you into the lush Kidia Forest. Keep your camera ready—the canopy is full of Black-and-White Colobus monkeys.

Today is about the “true” Kilimanjaro. You will cycle past hidden waterfalls fed by glacial springs and through traditional Chagga villages. The route is quiet, tucked away from cars, and features challenging climbs followed by rewarding, flowing descents. We finish in Marangu for a hearty dinner and rest.

Accommodation: Marangu Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Marangu to Useri (Rombo)

• Distance: 55 km / 34 miles

• Terrain: Gravel roads and scenic descents.

• Highlights: Coffee & banana plantations; views of Lake Chala.

After a fueling breakfast, we warm up through the bustling center of Marangu before diving into a tropical paradise. You’ll pedal through endless groves of coffee, avocado, and mango trees.

As we descend, the dense forest opens up into the African Savannah. You’ll see the blue waters of Lake Chala shimmering in the distance on the Kenya border. We finish the day with an exhilarating 3km downhill sprint into Usseri, arriving in time for a refreshing swim and a cold drink.

Accommodation: Maktau Mountain Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Usseri to Rongai Forest

• Distance: 35 km / 22 miles

• Terrain: Border trails and pine forest “cathedrals.”

• Highlights: “Two-Country” riding and views of Mawenzi Peak.

Today is shorter but spectacular. We ride along the international border—at times, you’ll have one tire in Tanzania and the other practically in Kenya!

The afternoon takes us into the Rongai Forest. You will ride through “cathedrals” of pine and eucalyptus trees that offer cool shade and a peaceful atmosphere. Look up to see Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro’s most rugged peak, towering above. We’ll camp under the stars tonight, sharing stories around a roaring campfire in the heart of the forest.

Accommodation: Camping, Rongai Forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rongai to West Kilimanjaro (Kambi ya Tembo)

• Distance: 60 km / 37 miles

• Terrain: High-altitude desert and wide-open plains.

• Highlights: Meeting Maasai warriors; views of Amboseli (Kenya).

Today offers a dramatic change in scenery. We leave the lush north and enter the wide-open West Kilimanjaro plains. This is the home of the Maasai people. You will see Maasai warriors in their striking red robes herding cattle across the vast landscape.

As we reach the high-altitude desert, the views stretch forever—on clear days, you can see all the way to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. We end at Kambi ya Tembo (Elephant Camp), a luxury tented camp where you can enjoy a “sundowner” drink while watching the sunset over the African bush.

Accommodation: Kambi ya Tembo Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enduimet Wildlife Area to Simba Farm

• Distance: 20 km (Wildlife Loop) + 25 km (Transfer/Ride)

• Terrain: Flat Savannah tracks.

• Highlights: Cycling alongside Giraffes, Zebras, and Elephants.

This is the day you’ve been waiting for: A Bike Safari. We start at 6:00 AM to see the wildlife at their most active. Moving quietly on two wheels allows us to get closer to nature than any noisy car could.

Experience the thrill of cycling alongside Giraffes, Zebras, and Wildebeests in the Enduimet Wildlife Area. After a morning of “game riding,” we move toward Simba Farm, a working highland farm. Relax in their lush gardens and enjoy “farm-to-table” cuisine as the sun turns the peak of Kilimanjaro into glowing gold.

Accommodation: Simba Farm Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Simba Farm to Osiligilai Maasai Lodge

• Distance: 50 km / 31 miles

• Terrain: Long, rolling descents.

• Highlights: “Double-Peak” views and a Maasai cultural evening.

Today is a visual masterpiece. As you ride, you’ll have Mount Kilimanjaro behind you and the jagged peak of Mount Meru directly in front of you.

We glide down from the high farms into the savannah, passing through traditional Maasai homesteads (Bomas). After a “Bush Lunch” under an ancient Acacia tree, we arrive at the Osiligilai Maasai Lodge. In the evening, a Maasai elder will share ancient legends by the campfire—what we call “Maasai TV.”

Accommodation: Osiligilai Maasai Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Osiligilai to Moshi

• Distance: 60 km / 37 miles

• Terrain: Open plains and coffee estate trails.

• Highlights: 360-degree completion of the mountain loop.

On our final day, we complete the circle! We cross the Sanya Plains, looking back to see how far you’ve traveled around the world’s highest free-standing mountain.

The dry plains transform back into green highlands as we enter Tanzania’s famous coffee plantations. The air smells of fresh coffee beans as we cross the Weruweru River. We finish our epic journey back in Moshi for a celebratory drink. You’ve tackled the climbs, seen the wildlife, and conquered the 360-degree loop of the Roof of Africa.

Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

You will be able to sleep and rest well in your hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the airport or another place of departure from Moshi will be organized for you.

Meals: Breakfast