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Day 1: MOSHI-LONDOROSSI- SHIRA 1 CAMP (RIDE UP) - {6 Days Climb up - ride down Kilimanjaro Bike Trekking Tours)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Early in the morning of your Kilimanjaro day trip, we will pick you up at your hotel – an active day in Tanzania’s wilderness area awaits. The drive to your destination of West Kilimanjaro takes you through a forest reserve, where you can look out for Colobus Monkeys in the trees.
Your Ride up through the beautifully rugged landscape of Shira Plateau starts at 3,500 m above sea level.
Along different trails and accompanied by a ranger, you can enjoy views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s highest peak, and its northern glaciers, when the weather permits. The vast plains of neighboring Amboseli National Park in Kenya and the deep gorge of the Simba River contrast the views of the world’s highest free-standing mountain.
When you reach the northern rim of Shira Crater, take a quick stop at different observation points and see the volcanic cones dotting the landscape below.
•Elevation (ft): 11,800ft
•Distance: 6 km
•Hiking Time:3-4 hours
•Habitat: Rain Forest •

Duration: 4 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Shira 1 Camp

Day 2: SHIRA 1 CAMP - SHIRA 2 CAMP (RIDE UP) - {Kilimanjaro Bike Trek Cimb up via Lemosho route - ride down via Marangu route}

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
You have a short trek ahead today on a small trail, from Shira 1 passing through the rainforest to Shira 2.
As you ascend, you explore the Shira plateau for a day, it is a gentle walk and rides east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream.

Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth. you will cross Shira Cathedral for acclimatization and if the weather permits. Mount Meru (the 5th summit of Africa) is clearly seen from Shira 2.
•Elevation (ft): 11,843ft to 12,765ft
• Altitude: 3,010 m to 3,845m
•Distance: 7 km
•Hiking Time 3-4hours
•Habitat: Moorland

Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: overnight at Shira 2 Camp

Day 3: SHIRA 2 CAMP – LAVA TOWER - BARRANCO CAMP (CLIMB UP) - { 6 Days Kilimanjaro Bike Trekking Tours - Climb up - Ride down}

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Today you will climb about 800 m but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatize as a height of over 4,500 m will be reached over the next two days.
The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo.

As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft.
The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant Senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours
• Altitude: 3,845 m to 3,845m to 3,960m
• Distance Covered: 10 km
• Time to be used: 6-8 hours.
• Habitat: Semi Desert

Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Barranco Camp

Day 4: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP (CLIMB UP) - Tanzania Kilimanjaro Double Route Bike Trekking Tours {Climb up - Ride down)

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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

Duration: 5 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Karanga Camp

Day 5: KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU CAMP (CLIMB UP) - 6 Days Kilimanjaro Bike Trekking Tour {Double routes}

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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.
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

Duration: 4 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Barafu Camp

Day 6: BARAFU CAMP – UHURU PEAK (CLIMB UP) – RIDE DOWN TO KIBO THEN HOROMBO HUT <- LUNCH –> KILEMA GATE - MARANGU GATE - MOSHI

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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.

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 you will find your bike at the peak spends a few minutes and take photos, then ride down to Stella Point then Kibo hut for Lunch. After lunch ride down to Horombo Hut. 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.

After Lunch, 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


Duration: 18 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Moshi at CHANYA LODGE

• Driver Guide, Inward transits, Boats hires .
• Tourist Entry Park Fees and Bike entry fee.
• Experienced Professional Tour guides
• Gate transfer, Airport pick up and drop up
• Crew Wages
• Private Cook and Porters
• Hotel Accommodation before and after hiking
• 5x Breakfast
• 5x Dinner
• 6x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 6 nights

• Local and International flights and Domestic Flight
• Tips (Gratituities) to Guides, Cook and Porters.
• Mountain Climbing Gears
• Trekking Bikes hiring (40 USD/Bike/Day)
• Visa, Medical insurance & Expenses of a personal nature

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Infant seats available
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• We have good news for you concerning the Current Tanzania Covid Update. The Minister of Health announced that for passengers entering the country with those who have been vaccinated against COVID 19, from 17th March 2022 there will be no Negative RT - PCRT Certificate before arrival in Tanzania.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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