Blend two styles of adventure: mountain biking through the lower slopes, followed by a classic Kilimanjaro ascent on foot.
Start Kilema Gate • Link to Marangu • Mix of bike and hike • Seasons: Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct.
Includes bike segments on the lower slopes, then transitions to trekking.
Cycle through shaded forest paths toward Kilema Camp, with a support vehicle carrying your gear.
KilemaRide and push through varied terrain as the trail steepens, ending the day at Horombo Hut.
HoromboTake an optional acclimatization ride or hike toward Zebra Rocks, then return to Horombo.
AcclimatizeTrek across the broad alpine saddle to Kibo Hut, settling in for your summit-night preparations.
KiboBegin your summit push before dawn, reaching Uhuru Peak via Gilman's Point. Descend back to Horombo for the night.
SummitMake your final descent to Marangu Gate, then transfer back to Arusha or Moshi to celebrate your achievement.
Marangu GateAll park fees; professional mountain guides, porters, and cook team; all meals on the mountain; purified drinking water; mountain accommodation (huts on Marangu or private tents on all other routes); emergency rescue fees; and round-trip ground transfers between your hotel and the trailhead.
International and regional flights, visas, travel insurance, personal hiking or biking gear, tips for the mountain crew, and optional upgrades.
