START OF YOUR CYCLING ADVENTURE

Follow your guide, cycling down from Mbahe to the tarmac road along the eastern flank of Kilimanjaro. The serpentine road passes through vibrant Chagga farming villages full of small shops and churches, set amongst maize, coffee and banana farms. The overnight stop is just below the entrance gate for the Rongai climb route up Kilimanjaro.

RIDING SURFACES: You’ll ride on dirt roads, trails, and footpaths, and some sections of paved road. Inclines are generally gentle, but expect some steep segments and stretches that will require pushing for all but the strongest cyclists. There may be rocky, bumpy, rutted, washboard, or slick sections. Be prepared for all riding surfaces.

Approx. distance: 44 miles / 71 km cycling

TENTED STAY ON THE KILIMANJARO SLOPES

The overnight camp site is set in a large garden amongst a wooded forest with views over the Kenya plains. Relax after this first cycling day and enjoy the skills of the local cooking staff.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mountainbike Ride

FORESTS, MONKEYS & CULTURE

Today the cycle route heads northwest between the Kenyan Border and the edge of Mount Kilimanjaro. The route passes through the Rongai Forest, home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, which you may see roadside. You enter Maasai land with the dirt track which traverses a sparsely settled area inhabited by these proud herdsmen.

Approx. distance: 31 miles / 50 km cycling

HEAR THE CHILDREN SING

At the campsite which is located nearby a primary school ground, you may hear the Maasai school children singing at the close of school while you relax with tea and snacks at the end of a satisfying cycling day. Admire the brilliant sunset reflecting off Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Peak.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mountainbike Ride

WEST OF MOUNT KILIMANJARO

The route is now exclusively dirt tracks and passing through farmland of Maasai who have chosen to settle and grow crops. You are heading south, the mountain on your left and the open plains below, where elephant, zebra and giraffe freely roam. Savor a hearty lunch upon arrival at the overnight farm. Relax in the afternoon or explore the area with a hike to the nearby gorge. Return in time for well-deserved sundowners on the verandah.

Approx. distance: 19 miles / 30 kms cycling

FARM STAY

Your overnight stay is at a working farm on 3,500 acres of rolling hills in West Kilimanjaro, offering breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro to the east and the Maasai steppe and Mount Meru to the west. Ask for the many activities to do at the farm and around.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mountainbike Ride

ZANZIBAR

Depending on the check-in time for your flight to Zanzibar, you have the morning to explore the farm on foot, bike or farm vehicle. Or, for the enthusiastic cyclist, extend your ride by continuing on quiet dirt roads and footpaths amongst the remote farming villages abutting the mountain, finishing in the small market town of Sanya Juu.

Afternoon transport to the airport for your onward flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival on Zanzibar, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check-in, leaving you the afternoon to relax and enjoy at leisure.

STAY AT THE BEACH

SANDY FEET BEACH HOTEL 3,5*

The beautiful gem where you’ll be staying is located at the beach, close to shops and restaurants, yet it is very calm & quiet.

COSY VIBE: The tropical, lush green gardens filled with flowers, use of local materials, large pool, a comfy lounge area with WiFi, books, boardgames and small shop will make you feel at home instantly.

ROOMS: All rooms are a perfect mix between African-Swahili influences and modern comfort. Attractive local Zanzibar decoration together with air-conditioning and ceiling fan for hot nights. The rooms have a comfy kingsize bed with mosquito net, a wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.

With perfect location right at Paje beach, the hotel is an ideal place for long walks on the beach and going out into the sea when the tide is out. Taking a barefoot beach walk, you’ll find many restaurants, bars, kite-surf schools and a scuba diving center nearby! Start your day with a turquoise sea view breakfast. Activities can be arranged within no-time.

Breakfast
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2 x Airport Transfer

SURF + SAND + MUSIC

Before breakfast, you might want to start the day with a rejuvenating yoga class in Paje.

Then the day is yours. You can head out to either the warm & blue ocean, the kite or dive school, relax at the hotel pool or take a long beach walk on the white long stretched beaches of the South East coast of Zanzibar. There is worse day to life right? 🙂

Kite, surf and dive courses: All levels are welcome to join the classes. Ask us for more info & competitive rates.

After a lesson, explore the beach and village, have an amazing & healthy lunch at Mr Kahawa (where all water fanatics gather & digital nomads have their work-spot) or just simply relax at the beach or hotel pool.

Ask us for other activities like a SUB trip through the mangroves!

Breakfast

CHOOSE YOUR DAY-ACTIVITY

Stonetown incl visit Spice Farm (excl lunch)

The day starts with a drive through a profusion of greenery in the countryside seeing, smelling and tasting a variety of spices such as cloves, cardamon, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, nutmeg – all as exotic as their flavours.

Then onwards to a wonderful introduction to Zanzibar which gives you a feeling of the rich cultural heritage on the island, in Stone Town. Enjoy a comprehensive view, history and walk through Stone Town, with magnificent Arabic architecture, narrow alleys, sand and stone ancient built houses. Some of them are over 200 years old and have the famous Arab/Indian carved doors. The tour starts at the main city-market which was opened in 1904, where tropical fruits, vegetables, spices and fresh fish from the island are sold. The next stop is the Anglican Church of Christ which was built by Bishop Steers in 1873 on the site where slaves used to be auctioned.

Island & Snorkeling Tour (incl lunch)

After breakfast you will be transfered to the pick-up point of your ‘dhow’ trip, where you might meet other guests, to experience a  Conservation Area and enjoy the tranquility of cruising by sail in one of the traditional hand built wooden dhows. Get a chance to see dolphins, swim at one of the pristine sandbanks, visit the islets and snorkel at the coral reefs.

The island and snorkeling trip includes the use of snorkeling equipment with guides and instructors, ice cold sodas, mineral water and beer. You will also enjoy a legendary sea food barbeque which includes fish, calamari & slipper lobster served hot from the grill. Seasonal fresh fruits, halua & coffee will also be served. During the trip you will get a chance to join the crew on a thrilling ride in a ‘ngalawa’ – a local outrigger canoe carved from a single mango tree.

Breakfast

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Trip

LOCAL VILLAGE, SCHOOL & DINNER

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your morning at leisure.

In the afternoon, Banja, will pick you up to show you around the local village Makunduchi where he grew up. Banja has an important role in the village in fund raising, the construction of water pumps and the implementation of schooling programs in the village.

After the village tour, get spoiled with a yumm local dinner in Jambiani.

Breakfast
& Dinner

Village & Tour

JAMBO JAMBO!

After breakfast its your day to spend at leisure.

Ask us for activities!

Breakfast