Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to the first accommodation. Overnight stay there for two nights. (A)

Key’s Hotel

Bus distance 42 km, duration 1 h

The day is for acclimatization. After adjusting the bikes, we head from the hotel onto the piste to the Chagga settlement area. Distance and altitude can vary. (B,D)

Key’s Hotel

Cycling route 46 km, 810 hm, piste/tarmac

Bus route 0 km, duration 0 h

You leave Moshi on a steep track and cycle up to an altitude of 1800 m. There is more rainfall here, the farmland is more fertile and interspersed with coffee and banana plantations. The Chagga are simple farmers, so bikers are always an attraction for the children. After a short stretch of asphalt, there is a 13 km downhill to Lake Chala, where your beautiful lodge is located. (B,L,D)

Lake Chala Safari Lodge & Campsite

Cycling route 67 km, 1375 hm, piste/tarmac

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The journey continues north, anti-clockwise, around the mountain. The first 10 km on single trails lead through the grassy savannah and you always have the snow-capped Kilimanjaro in front of you. Directly along the Kenyan border, the terrain gradually rises until you arrive in Rongai in the afternoon. One of the many hiking trails on Africa's highest mountain begins right at the accommodation. If you feel like it, you can "have a taste" of it. (B,L,D)

Snowcap Cottages

Cycling route 65 km, 1425 hm, piste/tarmac

Bus route 0 km, duration 0 h

After breakfast, you continue uphill on a hilly asphalt road to the highest point of this tour. Then you leave the Chagga area and reach the savannah on the drier north side of Kili via long descents and short climbs. The tires will definitely reach their limits because no one can escape the large acacia thorns! Shortly before your accommodation, which is located in a replica Maasai village with typical round huts, you can see the first wild animals. (B,L,D)

Olpopongi Maasai Village

Cycling route 92 km, 850 hm, piste/tarmac

Bus route 0 km, duration 0 h

In the morning you will cycle on a hilly route through the savannah between Mt. Meru and Kilimanjaro. With a bit of luck you will spot zebras, antelopes and giraffes. You will spend the night in the beautifully situated Mukuru Training Camp. In the afternoon you will go on a safari in a jeep to Arusha National Park. Here you can see elephants, buffalo, waterbucks, hippos, impala and giraffes. (B,L,D)

Mukuru Training Camp

Cycling route 43 km, 410 hm, piste

Driving distance 30 km during the safari

You cycle on a rocky track through the bush savannah back to Mt. Kilimanjaro. After 10 km on tarmac, the route leads back to the Chagga settlement area on a rocky and steep path. The farms and rainforest are very scenic. A 12 km downhill takes you to the beautiful Weru Weru River Lodge on the west side of Moshi. This is where your circuit around Africa's highest mountain ends, which you can celebrate in the evening with a cold Kilimanjaro beer. (B,L,D)

Weru Weru River Lodge

Cycling route 82 km, 1100 hm, piste/tarmac

Bus route 0 km, duration 0 h

This day is for rest and preparation for the summit climb. Your accommodation is the Weru Weru River Lodge. (B,D)

Weru Weru River Lodge

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In the morning, transfer to the Marangu Gate (approx. 1.5 hours) and start of the adventure. The path is well-maintained and can be walked with light mountain boots. It is warm and a T-shirt or mountain shirt and shorts are sufficient. There is a packed lunch on the way, which is handed out at the start of the tour. On all days, you will receive a packed lunch in the morning before departure, which has been freshly prepared by the cook. You will spend the first night on the mountain in the Mandara Hut. An excellent dinner awaits you, as every evening. We also cook vegetarian if we have been informed in advance. (B,L,D)

Mandara Hut

Hike approx. 3 – 4 hours (+900 hm)

Bus distance 50 km, duration 1.5 h

Today's ascent overcomes 1000 meters of absolute altitude and the 12 km takes about 5 - 6 hours. It is noticeably cooler than the previous day. Today you should have a light jacket ready. The trail runs through alpine raised moor. There are giant heather and the first large senecios to see. To better acclimatize, it is a good idea to spend an extra day here. (B,L,D)

Horombo Hut

Hike approx. 5 – 6 hours (+1000 hm)

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The grassland slowly changes and you enter the high alpine zone, where rock dominates. A landscape that reminds you of Mars. It is possible to descend with a mountain guide and porters at any time. If you feel well, you can climb another 10 km and 5 - 6 hours to the Kibo Hut at 4700 m. The Kibo Hut is the actual base camp for the summit assault. If you are climbing at night, you start around midnight or 1:00 a.m., depending on your fitness level. (B,L,D)

Kibo Hut

Hike approx. 5 – 6 hours (+1000 hm)

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Now it's time to give it your all! The long climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro is 1295 meters in altitude, the descent to the Horombo Hut is 2295 m. Compared to the efforts of the previous days, this is a huge increase. On a cloudy night you will need headlamps, but in moonlight you can easily do the route without lamps. You reach the crater rim at dawn or in the morning sun. Africa is at your feet. You continue to the actual highest point, Uhuru Peak on the opposite crater rim, which you reach after another hour of "moon walking". After a half or full hour on the highest peak on the continent, you descend over an ash slope, and if you still have enough energy, you can "ski off". The trail for the descent is the same as the ascent. The path is firm later on, and you should reach the Kibo Hut without any difficulties. Around midday the porters will be waiting for you at the hut for lunch. After an hour's sleep, you descend to the Horombo Hut at 3700 m. In total, it is 21 km on this day. (B,L,D)

Horombo Hut

Hike approx. 12 – 14 hours (+1295, -2295 hm)

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The 5-6 hour descent to the Marangu Gate leads through the rainforest again and leaves you with a wistful farewell feeling from the magnificent nature that you set out to conquer 4 days ago. The vehicle awaits you at the gate and you are transferred back to the hotel. In the evening, you celebrate your unique experience and the achievement of conquering the 5895 meters of Mount Kili by the swimming pool in the balmy air. The tour guide gives everyone a summit certificate and says goodbye with "Kwa heri ya kuonana. Safari njema!". (B,L,D)

Weru Weru River Lodge

Hike approx. 4 hours (-1300 hm)

Bus distance 50 km, duration 1.5 h

The time until the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport can be used for a last shopping trip in Tanzania. Departure by plane. (B)

Bus distance 30 km, duration 0.5 h