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Mountain Biking from Moshi

Ride onto Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau, or choose from seven more guided rides through coffee farms, Maasai country and the open plains of West Kilimanjaro.

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From£35 pp

TimeHalf to full day

EffortModerate to challenging

Pick-upYour Moshi hotel

Best forRest days and keen riders

Ride onto Kilimanjaro

Most people only see Kilimanjaro on foot. On the Shira Plateau ride, you cycle up through the forest on the mountain’s western side and out onto the open moorland of the plateau, at around 3,800m, with Kibo filling the view on a clear day.

It’s a hard day with a long, fast descent, and it’s the ride we point strong riders to first. If you’d rather keep it gentler, there are seven more rides below, from coffee farms and waterfalls to Maasai villages and hot springs.

Forest to moorland

Climb from Londorossi Gate through montane forest into open heath.

The Shira Plateau

Ride out across one of the widest views on Kilimanjaro towards the helipad.

The descent

Turn for home and drop all the way back down to the gate.

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On Kilimanjaro

Shira Plateau Ride

Ride up through Kilimanjaro's western forest and out onto the open moorland of the Shira Plateau, with Kibo ahead of you on clear days.

Distance47 kmLevelChallengingTerrainOff-road and dirt road

Start at Londorossi Gate on Kilimanjaro's western side
Climb from montane forest into open heath and moorland
Ride out across the Shira Plateau towards the helipad
Views of Kibo on clear days, then a long descent back to the gate

1 rider£525

2–3 riders£480

4–5 riders£430

6–9 riders£370

10+ riders£325

Per person. Private to your group, so the more of you, the less it costs each.

£480pp for 2–3 riders

Wildlife country

West Kilimanjaro Cycling Safari

Open grassland, Maasai villages and the edge of the Ndarakwai Conservancy, with a chance of giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and eland along the way.

Distance49 kmLevelModerateTerrainOff-road and dirt road

£170pp

Culture

Chagga Caves, Waterfalls & Coffee

A full day around Marangu: a coffee farm, a swim at Ndoro Waterfalls, the Chagga underground caves and a local blacksmith.

Distance30 kmLevelModerate to challengingTerrainPaved and rough roads

£120pp

Culture

Maasai Culture & Hot Springs

Bushland, baobabs and dry riverbeds to a Maasai village, then an afternoon swim in the clear water at the hot springs.

Distance28 kmLevelModerateTerrainOff-road and dirt road

£160pp

Easy day out

Kikuletwa Hot Springs Ride

Quiet country roads beneath Kilimanjaro, a stop at the Maasai market in Rundugai, and a swim in the turquoise pool at the springs.

Distance30 kmLevelModerateTerrainOff-road and dirt road

£110pp

Short and steep

Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Ride

A hard 10 km climb into the green foothills to Materuni, then a Chagga coffee tour and a hike to the waterfall.

Distance14 km (10 km uphill)LevelChallengingTerrainOff-road and paved road

£65pp

Easy day out

Rau Forest Ride

Sugar-cane plantations, rice fields and a home-cooked lunch with a local family, then the shaded trails of Rau Forest.

Distance28 kmLevelModerateTerrainOff-road

£55pp

Add to your safari

Lake Manyara & Mto wa Mbu

Ride out from Mto wa Mbu village towards the shore of Lake Manyara, with lunch at a local home and a swim at Miwaleni Waterfalls.

Duration6 to 8 hoursLevelModerateTerrainOff-road and dirt road

Village life, banana farms and Makonde carvers in Mto wa Mbu
Views of the lake and the Rift Valley escarpment
A chance of zebra, giraffe, hippo and buffalo
Swim beneath Miwaleni Waterfalls when conditions allow

Price per person

1 rider£285

2–3 riders£195

4–5 riders£160

6–9 riders£140

10+ riders£120

Per person. Private to your group, so the more of you, the less it costs each.

Starts from your safari lodge near Lake Manyara.

On every ride

A mountain bike and helmet
An English-speaking guide and a bike mechanic
Snacks, fruit and water
Lunch
Entry fees for the route
A first aid kit
Pick-up from your hotel in Moshi

Not included

Tips for your guide
Airport transfers
Accommodation

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Good to know

Not for most rides. The moderate rides suit anyone who’s comfortable on a bike. Shira Plateau and Materuni are harder, with long climbs on rough ground, so you’ll enjoy them more if you’re fit and used to riding off-road.

Talk to us before you book. It goes far higher than Moshi, so we’ll fit it in at the right point in your trip, whether that’s before or after a climb.

Yes. It’s just your group, your guide and a bike mechanic, which is why the price per person drops as your group gets bigger.

Mountain bikes and helmets are included on every ride. Tell us your height when you book so the bike is set up for you.

Comfortable sports clothes, trainers or cycling shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light rain jacket. On the Shira Plateau, add warm layers and gloves, as it gets cold up high. Bring swimwear for the rides with a waterfall or hot springs.

Send an enquiry or message Jack on WhatsApp. We’ll confirm your date first, then send you payment details. Nothing to pay until it’s confirmed.

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Make more of your trip

Short, private days out from Moshi. Perfect for the days either side of your climb or safari.

Half dayFrom £45 pp

Rau Forest Nature Walk

Colobus monkeys and ancient trees in a spring-fed forest, 20 minutes from Moshi.

See the day

Half dayFrom £59 pp

Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee

Roast your own Chagga coffee, then swim beneath one of Tanzania's tallest waterfalls.

See the day

Full dayFrom £45 pp

Kikuletwa Hot Springs

Warm, crystal-clear spring pools with rope swings. The ultimate post-summit soak.

See the day