Cycling route
Overview
The Western Breach is a gap in the summit wall on the western side of Kibo that was caused by lava flow hundreds of thousands of years ago. It provides a challenging access point up to Uhuru Peak and can be incorporated in to various routes on Kilimanjaro. Our Western Breach ascent begins with an assault on the Umbwe Route and overall, this combination is the toughest Kilimanjaro Challenge.
Bike tour from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, to Pare Mountains, Usambara Mountain and ends at the shores of the Indian Ocean in Pangani or Zanzibar.
The best time for cycling is: January – February and June – October. the route is incredible but very challenging with a trail which is mostly off-beaten.
This will give cyclists an opportunity to see some wild animals, real local life and culture as they pass across the remote villages that are rarely visited.
this ultimate challenge will give you a great cycling experience in Tanzania while ensuring value for money.
While the choice of hotels is wide, we have carefully selected the hotels with one thing in common: uncompromising standards, especially when it comes to comfort and well being of our cyclis
ITINERARY
Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA
Pick up to the kilimanjaro airport drive to west kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at tented lodge
Day 2 : WEST KILIMANJARO TO ROMBO
Cycle from the Savannah plain trop forest and overnight at rombo village with patches in the east slopes of MT.KILIMANJARO. Drive when the group is exhausted for dinner and overnight in the lodge.
Day 3 : ROMBO TO MARANGU
Today you will be cycling through chagga villages pass coffee farm and banana plantations stick on more or less. Same height of 1800m. If you are lucky you will come across colourful markets in the village. Today is more of downhill. Dinner and overnight at Marangu in the lodge.
Day 4: DAY TRIP IN KILIMANJARO
Day hike in kilimanjaro and back to lodge at Marangu
Day 5 : MARANGU TO USANGI
Drive from Marangu to kifaru junction, start cycling from here ascenting Pare mountain, offer lunch at picnic then drive to usangi village for dinner and overnight in the lodge.
Day 6: USANGI TO GAMBA
Cycle mkomazi basin, lunch at the picnic then drive for overnight in Gamba village (lodge).
Day 7: GAME DRIVE IN MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK
Spend the day for wildlife viewing in the park, home of large herds of giraffe, eland, hartebeest, zebra , buffalo and elephant; Get to Learn about rhino conservation at mkomazi sanctuary lunch at the picnic then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: MKOMAZI TO LUSHOTO
Start the day cycling alongside the park boundary, lunch at the picnic the drive to usambara mountain. Dinner and overnight in the lodge at lushoto town.
Day 9: LUSHOTO TO MUHEZA
Cycle in highlands of usambara mountain pass lush green village and tea plantations, lunch at the picnic then drive to Muheza town for dinner and overnight in the lodge.
Day 10 : MUHEZA TO PANGANI
Cycle in the lowland through palm fields and village lunch and dinner at the lodge in the beach at Pangani.
Day 11: RELAXATION
Day 12 : DRIVE TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
These prices include:
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (before & after climb)
- Group transport to and from Moshi to the trail head
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- Private toilet
- Four season, 3 person mountain tents, double occupancy
- Sleeping pad, foam, 1.5 inches thick
- Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
- Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
- Breakfast at hotel
Not included in price:
- Airfare
- LunchPRICES INCLUDED
- English speaking guide
- Hotel and lodges
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All entrance fees for sightseeing program
- In comfort package permanent back up as well as transport of bikes
NOT INCLUDED
- Flight to and from Tanzania
- Tanzania Visa
- Tips
- Drinks
or dinner at hotel
- Beverages at hotel
- Personal gear and equipment
- Tips