Description
Begin your cycling journey at Morumu Camp and ride all the way to the remote Shira Plateau—an unforgettable off-road experience along the Shira Route of Mount Kilimanjaro. This ride not only connects you with trekkers ascending the mountain but also offers a deep immersion into its breathtaking ecosystems.
As you ascend, you’ll pedal through multiple ecological zones. The forest zone welcomes you with the sights and sounds of monkeys in the treetops, while the heath and moorland zones open up to wider vistas and possible encounters with larger wildlife. On a clear day, the mighty Kibo Peak rises dramatically ahead of you, especially striking as you approach the mountain’s helipad.
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Highlights: Incredible mountain landscapes, cycling alongside Kilimanjaro climbers, and diverse wildlife
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Distance: 47 km
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Trail Type: Off-road / Dirt track
Highlights
Tour Itinerary
Your day kicks off at 7:00 AM with a transfer from your hotel in Moshi to Londorossi Gate, located on the western flank of Mount Kilimanjaro. From here, your mountain biking adventure begins.
You’ll start by pedaling through the lush forest zone, gradually transitioning into the open landscapes of the heather and moorland zone as you make your way toward the helipad on the Shira Plateau. After taking in the stunning high-altitude views, you’ll retrace your route, enjoying a smooth and scenic descent back to Londorossi Gate.
Once you finish your ride, a vehicle will be waiting to return you comfortably to your hotel in Moshi.
Price Information
Includes
- Packed lunch/ Traditional hot lunch
- Snacks and fruits
- Water 3+ liters per person
- Mountain bikes & Helmets
- Tour guide
- All entry fees
- Support car (Back-up car)
- Pick up from Hotel in Moshi/Arusha
Excludes
- Compulsory tips for Guide, Bike mechanic, Driver and Cook
- Sleeping bag, (You can rent if you don’t have when you arrive in Moshi)
- Items of a personal nature
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
- Personal medicine
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania Safari holidays are good all-year-round. Because of such close proximity to the equator, Tanzania undergoes two distinct dry and wet seasons. But the best-best time depends on the type of Tanzania safari activity you choose. However, the dry season of June to October is considered to be the best time to go on the Tanzania safari.
From December to March, the Serengeti Migration congregates in large herds around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania Safari. So, the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and January to February is the perfect time to see the wildebeest calving.
Ideally, there is no fixed price range for Tanzania safari. There are several factors such as time, numbers of days, and accommodations types that influence the Tanzania safari cost. However, the average cost of Tanzania Safari per day can come down to $400 (dollars) per head for a lodge safari and around $200 (dollars) per day for camping.
Yes, Tanzania is a fairly safe country. Every year millions of tourists visit this beautiful country in the hopes of a thrilling Tanzania travel experience. And, the statistics say that maximum tourists leave the country with their heart bubbling with joy and a secret promise to visit again.
Tanzania offers a great range of lodges and tented camps. However, your Tanzania accommodations depend on the type of packages you have purchased like budget safaris, standard or luxury Tanzania safari.
The duration of an ideal Tanzania safari can take between 5 to 10 days, to ensure you hit all the top spots on your safari. The length though can depend on how long you’d like to stay and enjoy a specific place, hotel, park on your itinerary.
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