6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS KILIMANJARO BIKE TREKKING TOUR

BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO L.T.D

(The best tour company in Tanzania)

Specialized in: Wildlife safaris, Cultural tourism, Mountain climbing and Beach holidays

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6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS KILIMANJARO BIKE TREKKING TOUR

RIDE UP – RIDE DOWN

2021/2022

TOUR OVERVIEW

The Bike trek is one of our products of trekking the Kilimanjaro Mountain, Kilema route is the only route that Bike trek to Kilimanjaro Mountain can reach to the top of the Mount Kilimanjaro by mountain bike. With our experienced guides the whole trip to summit Mt Kilimanjaro 5895M, took 5 or 6 days with proper acclimatization. In comparison to other Routes, it has no stones and gravel in its path, that is making it easy to cycle smoothly while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro.

This activity provides physical exercise and recreational use of the natural environment with minimum impact while enhancing visitors’ experience. Summit bound visitors will use Kilema route (19km) and cyclists will meet their porters at Horombo Hut and continue to the summit.

Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet. The short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is one of crowded route for that reason

The main itinerary difference between the 5-days and 6-day bike trek (RIDE UP - RIDE DOWN) via Marangu route is the additional acclimatization day at Horombo on day three

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Day 0: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi/ Arusha

Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha Marangu gate – Kilema gate – Horombo Hut

Day 2: Horombo Hut - Mawenzi – Back to Horombo (Full day Acclimatization)

Day 3: Horombo Hut Kibo Hut – Back to Horombo Hut (Full day Acclimatization)

Day 4: Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (summit point) – Back Horombo Hut

Day 6: Horombo Hut – Kilema gate – Back to Marangu gate - Moshi/Arusha

ITINERARY AND QUOTE:

DAY 0: ARRIVAL AT ARUSHA/KILIMANJARO AIRPORT – MOSHI

Upon arrival at Arusha /Kilimanjaro Airport you will meet your Burigi Chato Safaris guide who will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi Tanzania (for budget hotels we recommend KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL). Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 6 DAYS KILIMANJARO BIKE TREKKING TOUR (RIDE UP - RIDE DOWN) the next day.

DAY 0 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)

BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)

NAME OF THE HOTEL

ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTEL LOCATION

ROOM TYPE

KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL

BED AND BREAKFAST

MOSHI -KILIMANJARO

SINGLE/ DOUBLE

6 DAYS|5 NIGHTS KILIMANJARO BIKE TREKKING

(RIDE UP - RIDE DOWN)

DAY 1: MOSHI - MARANGU GATE – KILEMA GATE TO HOROMBO HUT

Meet your guide and embark on your transfer to the Marangu gate, which takes about 2:30 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are required to register at the Park office. After signing-in and registering at the Marangu gate, we drive to the Kilema gate. Upon arrival you will ensure that you have all your daypack items (containing at least drinking water, your lunch pack and extra clothing) and do a final check on your mountain bike. You will then start the first route section of 16km, (with your guide also on a mountain bike) from the Kilema gate (1950m) to the Horombo hut (3705m) . Bikers with good fitness levels, mountain biking skills and subject to road conditions, will be able to cycle all the way to Horombo hut. It is important to remember that the biggest cause of altitude sickness is ascending too high too quickly. We will be stopping regularly and to give your body the maximum time to adjust to the higher altitudes. We will aim to reach Horombo hut at around 15:00pm.

Altitude: 1,950 m to 3,700 m

Distance Covered: 16km

Time to be used: 6-8 hours

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 1 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT

HUT

NAME OF THE HUT

ACCOMMODATIONS

HUT LOCATION

ROOM TYPE

HOROMBO HUT

FULL BOARD

HOROMBO

SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 2: HOROMBO TO MAWENZI – BACK TO HOROMBO HUT

(FULL DAY ACCLIMATIZATION)

Day two is a day to acclimatize. It is highly recommended to hike all the way to Mawenzi Hut so that you allow your body to acclimatize. This hiking increases your chances to reach the Uhuru Peak. With this comes a reward which is the magnificent views of Kibo. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4-hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.

Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,020 m

Distance Covered: 5km

Time to be used: 3 - 4 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 2 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT

HUT

NAME OF THE HUT

ACCOMMODATIONS

HUT LOCATION

ROOM TYPE

HOROMBO HUT

FULL BOARD

HOROMBO

SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 3: HOROMBO – KIBO HUT - BACK TO HOROMBO (ACCLIMATIZATION DAY)

Dinner After an early breakfast, meet your guide and start your ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. The first 3 km of the trail is very rocky and cycling will be very difficult as this section is very stony and eroded. After about 3km the trail improves and cycling will once again be possible.

The “Saddle” (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo)

This is relatively flat and cycling is much easier. However high altitudes, low oxygen levels and cold conditions make the 7km section towards Kibo hut strenuous and challenging.

The final km before reaching Kibo hut is especially strenuous.

You will once again be reminded to slow down and drink enough water! Upon arrival to at Kibo hut lunch will be served. After lunch we will embark on an awesome Kilimanjaro downhill, descending nearly 800m over 7km.The final 3km descend down to Horombo hut is very technical and challenging

Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m

Distance Covered: 10km

Time to be used: 4 - 5 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT

HUT

NAME OF THE HUT

ACCOMMODATIONS

HUT LOCATION

ROOM TYPE

HOROMBO HUT

FULL BOARD

HOROMBO

SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUT – KIBO HUT

After breakfast, meet your guide and we head back up to Kibo hut. Again the first 3km would require porters pushing and carrying your bike a lot, with the final 7km to Kibo hut offering a good biking trail. We will enjoy lunch and then aim to rest. At around 16h00 depending on how you feel it is possible to hike partially up the summit path to orientate yourself for the summit attempt later that night. Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Kibo hut, a stone build block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but no streams with water nearby. There are platform toilets behind the hut.

The summit (Uhuru Peak) is now a further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, thermal clothing etc for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get as much rest and sleep as possible, until 22h00.

Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m

Distance Covered: 10km

Time to be used: 4 - 5 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

DAY 4 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT KIBO HUT

HUT

NAME OF THE HUT

ACCOMMODATIONS

HUT LOCATION

ROOM TYPE

KIBO HUT

FULL BOARD

KIBO

SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 5: KIBO HUT – UHURU PEAK – BACK TO HOROMBO HUT

At four am, you will be awakened by your guides to start the zigzag trek up long screen slop. After roughly two hours you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave and from here the gradient gets steeper. Continue your climb for approximately another three hours to Gilman’s Point, you will take your bike from Porters and start riding to Uhuru peak, arriving at Uhuru peak spends some few minutes, have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Today cycling from Kibo to Uhuru and then Kibo 15% to 20% vegetation is alpine desert and from Kibo to Horombo 100% “Alpine desert vegetation /Icecap.

Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m (hiking + Riding up up)

Altitude: 5,895 m to 3,700 m (Riding Down)

Distance Covered: 4 km up / 14 km down

Time to be used: 10 - 12 hrs (up & down)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 5 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT

HUT

NAME OF THE HUT

ACCOMMODATIONS

HUT LOCATION

ROOM TYPE

HOROMBO

FULL BOARD

HOROMBO

SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUT – KILEMA GATE - MARANGU GATE - BACK TO MOSHI

After breakfast, 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 to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m

Distance Covered: 18km km down to kilema Gate

Time to be used: 3 hrs

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

_THE END OF TREK_

DAY 6 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)

BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)

NAME OF THE HOTEL

ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTEL LOCATION

ROOM TYPE

KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL

BED AND BREAKFAST

MOSHI -KILIMANJARO

DOUBLE

6 - DAYS KILIMANJARO BIKE TREK TOUR

1 pax

“PRIVATE”

OR

” SHARING”

USD/PERSON

2-4 pax

“PRIVATE”

OR

” SHARING”

USD/PERSON

5-8 pax

“PRIVATE”

OR

” SHARING”

USD/PERSON

9-12 pax

“PRIVATE”

OR

” SHARING”

USD/PERSON

13-16pax

“PRIVATE”

OR

” SHARING”

USD/PERSON

16+ pax

“PRIVATE”

OR

” SHARING”

USD/PERSON

BIKE TREKKING

$ 1800

$ 1780

$ 1760

$ 1740

$ 1720

$ 1700

AIRPORT PICK & DROP

$ 50

$ 25

$20

$ 15

$ 10

$ 10

2 NIGHTS HOTEL BEFORE & AFTER TREK

$ 50

$ 50

$ 50

$ 50

$ 50

$ 50

INCLUSIONS

Tourist Entry Park Fees and Bike entry fee.

 Experienced Professional Tour guide

All taxes

Gate transfer, Airport pick up and Drop up

Crew Wages

2-nights Hotel Accommodation – Before and after Trekking

Private Cook and Porters

EXCLUSIONS

Local and International flights

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

FREE OF CHARGE

Emergency Oxygen Cylinder

First aid kit.

Pulse oximeter (Body oxygen level tester)

NOTE THAT

Our itinerary includes the budget hotel accommodation for 1 day before and after Kilimanjaro hiking. If you need to overnight in different types of accommodations (Upgrade) before and after trek you will need book Hotel at your own expenses.

MOSHI HOTEL RANGES

BUDGET LODGES (HOTELS) - 30 – 50 USD

MEDIUM LODGES (HOTELS) – 60 – 100 USD

LUXURY LODGES (HOTEL) – 100 – 300 USD

SUPPER LUXURY LODGES (HOTELS) – 300 – 1000 USD

MORE SERVICES WE OFFER

Our Services includes:

Mountain (Kilimanjaro/Meru/Oli Doinyo Legai) Climbing

Game Drive Safari (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara)

Day Trips (Materuni | Marangu waterfall | Coffee tour, Bike | Chemka Hot spring

Cultural Tours (Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga Bushmen tour at Lake Eyasi)

Beach Holidays (Zanzibar Tour)

Kilimanjaro hiking/ Tanzania safari for charity (With GODSON CHARITY)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

For any emergency that require our visitor to ride down, rescue car will be provided

Refunds will be made for the loss of hours of offer alternative services of comparable standards.

If clients break into itinerary to shorten the tour while we already paid the whole park fees without a prior negotiation no refund is made, simply because the government doesn’t refund the park fees.

The company has the right to subcontract the deal if necessary and the service will be offered as agreed

Payment Policy

A deposit of 5% or 10% is required at the time of booking confirmation.  The remaining balance will be paid on arrival before trek start.

Deposits are payable through PESAPAL which is a payment gateway service through which client can process payments either via mobile money, cards and mobile banking, where you can use both debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards). With additional of 3.5% as online payments charges per transaction.

Our cancellation policy

Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in number of occupancies are subject to cancellation

Traveler may cancel any day before the experience start date and receive a FULL REFUND

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