Routes
The stages of The Race
Kili 360 & Kili Light
You will be transferred to the starting point of le Tour de Kili, SnowCap Cottages. This is also where you will meet the other participants of the tour and spend the night.
Kili 360 & Kili Light
CHAGGA TRAILS
You start the adventure by heading towards the beautiful village of Marangu. Accompanied by stunning views of the Kilimanjaro, the stage will take you through the banana trees and coffee plantations of the Chagga lands.
Upon arrival at Marangu, you will relax with the other participants in the beautiful Marangu Hotel Camp, and enjoy a well-deserved night rest.
HARD FACTS
Distance: 83km
Elevation gain: 830m
Max elevation: 2008m
Kili 360 & Kili Light
THE GREEN KIDIA
On the second day, you will head from Marangu to Moshi. During the 34km you will pass by small villages on the slopes of Kilimanjaro and ride through dense and humid forests. After your arrival, you will be rewarded by a drink in PitStop a bike-themed coffee shop in town and have time to immerse in the hustle and bustle of the Tanzanian Town.
After arrival at our camp on the coffee farm Kahawa Shambani, you will enjoy dinner and immerse in local coffee culture.
HARD FACTS
Distance: 52km
Elevation gain: 1200m
Max elevation: 1740m
Kili 360 only
WEST KILIMANJARO
Dirt and gravel road will continue to take you through rain forests, banana and coffee plantations. Soon, you will find yourself in a windy area of Kilimanjaro with open plains, and acacia woodlands.
As you are heading west you leave the Chagga region behind and enter the land of the Maasai. You will experience the cultural differences among the tribes and pass by Ngabobo and Tinga Tinga villages.
As you are riding on the border of the Arusha National Park, different native animals may cross your paths.
You will spend the night at the Olpopongi Maasai Village.
HARD FACTS
Distance: 84km
Elevation gain: 1100m
Max elevation: 1726m
Kili 360 only
TWIGA WILDLIFE
Today’s route will be completely off the beaten path without any tarmac. You will be cycling through Sinya and Ngasurai.
The open plains serve as a wildlife corridor for animals moving from Amboseli National Park in Kenya to the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area in Tanzania. On a clear day, you will be presented with magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and Mt. Ol Doinyo Lengai.
The beautiful Simba Farm Campsite will be your home for the night.
HARD FACTS
Distance: 41km
Elevation gain: 970m
Max elevation: 1742m
Kili 360 only
SMOOTH JOINT
Close to the Kenyan boarder, the stage will take you along the north-eastern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
You will pass through vibrant villages, farmlands.
You finish the race in Nalemoru. The village is located on the border to the Rongai forest, a conservation area for a variety of local tree species.
For the final night, you will be welcomed again at Snow Cap Cottages.
HARD FACTS
Distance: 74km
Elevation gain: 1100m
Max elevation: 2103m
Select your Tour de Kili Experience
- 5 STAGES
- 340 KM DISTANCE
- 5000 M ELEVATION GAIN
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IMPACT CONTRIBUTION
Female empowerment, sustainable travel and talent development - more info on tourdekili/impact
- ALL INCLUSIVE
- 2 STAGES
- 130 KM DISTANCE
- 2000 M ELEVATION GAIN
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IMPACT CONTRIBUTION
Sustainable travel - more info on tourdekili/impact
- ALL INCLUSIVE
Discounts available for East African residents on Kili 360° and Kili Light: 30%
What's Included
- All local ground transfers
- All accommodation as per itinerary/tent and mattress during the race
- All meals as per itinerary
- Water at camps and at water stations
- First aid station at camp
- All your belongings carried by support vehicle between camps
- Finishers pack/gift
- Conservation fees
- Bike mechanic to assist with big fixes in camp
- Financial contribution to the project “Women on Bike”
What's Excluded
- Flights
- Visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Any drinks of personal nature in hotels, lodge or camps
- Bike, helmet and other cycling kit
- Bike spares
- Sleeping bag
