Kilimanjaro extreme! To acclimatise, we first ride around Africa's highest mountain. From the bike you can also see zebras and giraffes. The route passes through the cultivated land of the Maasai and Chagga. The summit experience is extremely challenging. The nature of the trail and the extreme altitude of almost 6000 metres will demand a great deal from the biker. Individual and group tour.<\/p>\n
The 370-kilometre MTB route with an altitude difference of 5200 metres takes you around Africa's highest volcano. The route follows stony tracks through rainforests, Chagga and Meru villages and the wild savannah of the Maasai. During an overnight stay in a Maasai cultural village, you will learn about their customs, songs and dishes. On safari in Arusha National Park, you can discover African big game. The trip can be booked with a local English-speaking mountain bike guide. In this case, everyone carries their own luggage on their backs. An alternative is the comfort option with a support vehicle, which also transports the luggage. In this case, the stages can also be shortened as desired or required.<\/p>\n
The second part of the journey then leads up to Africa's highest mountain. This involves overcoming 3910 metres in altitude over a total of 77 kilometres. Since 2016, it has been possible to cycle up Mt Kilimanjaro by MTB. No separate trails have been created for this purpose, but you use the same route as the mountain hikers, except on the first two bike days. From Kilema Gate to Horombo Hut, you will hardly meet any other people, after that there are also hikers. The composition of the trail ranges from forest paths to root and rock trails and grassy fields. Further up in the vegetation-free zone, scree slopes with snow and rock dominate. In the upper part, you will have to push or carry your MTB more. The descents require a lot of skill because, as in the Alps, you have to ride up and down many small rocky steps. This makes the second part of the journey a very challenging pleasure. What's more, in addition to the day pack, you also have to push or carry your bike in the thin mountain air. Anyone who manages to get to the top of Uhuru Peak by bike can be truly proud of themselves!<\/p>","cost_includes":"Qualifizierte englischsprachige Reiseleitung auf dem Rad und beim Wandern\n13x \u00dcbernachtungen, 4x Hotel, 2x Chalets, 2x Lodge, 5x Bergh\u00fctten, im Olpopongi Cultural Village gibt es f\u00fcr M\u00e4nner und Frauen getrennte Gemeinschaftsduschen, sonst immer eigenes Bad\/Dusche\/WC\n13x Fr\u00fchst\u00fcck, 9x Mittagessen, 13x Abendessen\nTr\u00e4ger, die 12 kg Gep\u00e4ck tragen, man selbst tr\u00e4gt nur leichten Tagesrucksack w\u00e4hrend der Wanderungen\nNationalparkgeb\u00fchren\nS\u00e4mtliche Eintritte der Besichtigungsprogramme\nTransfers von und zum Kilimanjaro Flugplatz sowie von und zum Kilimanjaro Nationalpark\nGeh\u00e4lter f\u00fcr Koch, Gep\u00e4cktr\u00e4ger und Reiseleiter\nBegleitfahrzeug (Tag 2-7)","cost_excludes":"Fl\u00fcge von und nach Tansania\nVisum f\u00fcr Tansania, z. Z. USD 50,00 eVisum\nTrinkgelder\n\u00dcbrige Mahlzeiten und Getr\u00e4nke\nLeihrad MTB. Gute Hardtails der Marke Scott mit verschiedenen Rahmenh\u00f6hen stehen zur Wahl.\nSchlafsack\nKomfortvariante mit st\u00e4ndiger Begleitung durch das Reisefahrzeug und Transport der Fahrr\u00e4der bei Streckenverk\u00fcrzungen an Tag 2 \u2013 7 (Aufpreis EUR 200,00 pro Person ab 4 Teilnehmern)\n1 Zusatztag am Berg zur Akklimatisierung (EUR 350,00 pro Person ab 4 Teilnehmern)\nAufpreis deutschsprachige Reiseleitung (ab 8 Teilnehmern)","itineraries":[{"title":"Arrival from Europe","content":"Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to the first accommodation. Overnight stay there for two nights. (A)\r\n\r\nKey\u2019s Hotel<\/a>\r\n\r\nBus distance 42 km, duration 1 h"},{"title":"Bike tour around Moshi","content":" The day is dedicated to acclimatisation. After fitting the bikes, we set off from the hotel on a short exploratory ride. The distance and metres in altitude can be varied. (F,A)<\/p>\n Key\u2019s Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n Cycle route 20 km, 810 m elevation gain, piste\/tarmac<\/p>\n Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h<\/p>"},{"title":"Bike tour Moshi - Marangu","content":" Leave Moshi on a steep track and cycle to Marangu. (F,M,A)<\/p>\n Marangu Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n Cycling route 67 km, 1375 hm, piste\/tarmac<\/p>\n Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h<\/p>"},{"title":"Bike tour Lake Chala \u2013 Rongai","content":" 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)<\/p>\n Snowcap Cottages<\/a><\/p>\n Cycle route 70 km, 1425 m elevation gain, piste\/tarmac<\/p>\n Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h<\/p>"},{"title":"Bike tour Rongai \u2013 Olpopongi Maasai Village","content":" 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)<\/p>\n Olpopongi Maasai Village<\/a><\/p>\n Cycle route 100 km, 850 m elevation gain, piste\/tarmac<\/p>\n Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h<\/p>"},{"title":"Bike tour Olpopongi \u2013 Mukuru Training Camp","content":" 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)<\/p>\n Mukuru Training Camp<\/a><\/p>\n Cycle route 45 km, 410 m elevation gain, piste<\/p>\n Driving distance 30 km during the safari<\/p>"},{"title":"Bike tour Mukuru \u2013 Moshi","content":" 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)<\/p>\n Weru Weru River Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n Cycle route 90 km, 1100 m elevation gain, piste\/tarmac<\/p>\n