| Months |
February | View Dates» |
| Price (USD) |
Fundraising options include: $55K & $85K Mountain Bike, $25K Hike | See Pricing» |
| Start & End |
Arusha, Tanzania |
| Trip Length |
12 days | 11 nights |
| Rider Type |
3 & 4 | Learn More» |
| Beyond Biking |
Hiking, Cultural Tour, Shopping
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| Non-profit |
WorldServe International |
| Cause |
Clean water for 150,000 Tanzanians & Environmental clean-up of Mt. Kilimanjaro |
| Goal |
$2,000,000 |
| Maximum Size |
29 guests (20 mountain bikers) |
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Goodwill Ambassador to Tanzania Doug Pitt has secured the first-ever permit to mountain bike down the tallest peak on the African continent—Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,340 ft. This epic trip is a fundraiser that will bring clean water to over 150,000 Tanzanians, where 2 out of 5 kids do not reach the age of five due to waterborne illnesses. Ambassador Pitt and Trek Travel will also orchestrate one of the largest environmental clean-up efforts of Mount Kilimanjaro in recent history on the climb up. Don't miss this truly once in a lifetime opportunity!
Trip Wow’s
- Visit a Maasai village and experience a traditional dance, greeting and gift exchange
- Visit actual water drilling sites and the people who will receive the gift of clean water from your donation
- Drift in a hot air balloon over the world famous Serengeti National Park during the Great Migration of 2 million animals, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush
- Climb the tallest peak on the African continent and one of the top 7 summits in the world
- Join this first-ever permitted cycling event and secure your place in history as one of the only people to mountain bike down Kili!
- Get professionally fit to a Trek mountain bike shipped to your home for you to train on, ride on Kilimanjaro, and keep after the trip
Day 1 | Arusha, Tanzania
Stay at Mount Meru Hotel
Arrive in Arusha | Shuttle to the Mount Meru Hotel surrounded by tranquil green space at the foothills of Mount Meru | Leave you bike with your Trek Travel guides for assembly | Enjoy dinner at your leisure at the hotel
Day 2 | Maasai Village Visit
Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Visit a Maasai village and experience a traditional dance, greeting and gift exchange | See firsthand the water drilling sites and the people who will receive the gift of clean water from your donation | Savor dinner and drinks overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3 | Ngorongoro Crater
Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Go on safari in the world famed Ngorongoro Crater, the highest density of mammalian predators in Africa | Spot all of the "big five" game: rhinoceros, lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo | Move to the beat of African music with dancers and acrobatics at our Serengeti Lodge
Day 4 | Serengeti to Arusha
Stay at Mount Meru Hotel
Witness dawn from a hot air balloon over the Serengeti during the Great Migration of 2 million animals | Indulge in a champagne breakfast in the bush | Fly to Arusha | Enjoy a delicious homegrown lunch at the Shanga River House on a tranquil coffee estate | Peruse handcrafted ethnic beaded jewelry and eco-friendly items for the home made from recycled materials by people with disabilities
Days 5 – 11 | Mount Kilimanjaro
Stay at Kilimanjaro VIP Tent
Climb the tallest peak on the African continent and one of the top 7 summits in the world | Secure your place in history as one of the only people to mountain bike down Kili | Celebrate with well-deserved farewell drinks and dinner on the hotel terrace
Day 12 | Arusha, Tanzania
Stay at Mount Meru Hotel
Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel | Play a round of golf if you like while your Trek Travel guides prepare your bike for travel | Shuttle to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home
Mount Meru Hotel | Arusha, Tanzania
This recently refurbished Arusha city hotel won the "Best Luxury Hotel 2011" in Tanzania. The Mount Meru Hotel is situated in the tranquil green area of the Sekei at the foothills of Mount Meru, adjacent to a golf course. The hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi internet, satellite TV, and an outdoor pool, among other amenities.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, each room with uninterrupted views. The lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines, and entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 m below.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge | Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grumeti River, the lodge has been designed to blend completely into the Serengeti landscape. A series of traditional domed ‘rondavels' are widely spaced throughout the grounds, which are cooled by groves of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams.
Kilimanjaro VIP Tent | Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
VIP walk-in tents with above ground cots are provided on Mount Kilimanjaro with luxurious amenities such as hot showers, private toilet tents, and a large mess tent with table, backed chairs, and cutlery. A pillow, 3" foam mattress, and -30F sleeping bag with thermal liner will ensure a comfortable night's sleep.
What’s Included in the Trip Price
Tax Deductable Donation
Dining & Lodging
- Unique accommodations during the WorldServe Kilimanjaro trip
- Daily breakfast, 11 lunches, social hour on some evenings, 11 dinners, and all snacks and drinks
Support
- Dedicated Trip Consultants to answer all of your questions
- Email sent one week prior to your trip with trip start details and guide contact information
- The knowledge, support and camaraderie of experienced guides
- Daily route support, detailed route guide, highlighted map
- All transportation and luggage transfers during the trip
Activities
- Gratuities for all scheduled restaurants, hotels, local guides and transportation during your trip
- Maasai Village Visit with Water Well Dedication Ceremony
- Game Drives and Hot Air Balloon Safari
- Private Guided Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro
Not Included
- Airfare, bicycle transport, and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off location.
- Travel to and from Tanzania.
- Tanzania visa and a passport valid for 6 months after the date of entry.
- Insurance to cover personal accident, medical expenses, hospitalization, repatriation, trip curtailment, cancellation, travel to extreme altitude (19,340 feet), and loss of valuables.
- A valid Yellow Fever immunization certificate. Also recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A & B,Polio, Tetanus, and Typhoid immunizations, as well as malaria and altitude sickness medications. Visit www.cdc.gov/travel and consult your doctor on all immunizations and medications.
- Lodging before and after the trip.
- Personal items purchased during the trip.
- Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel.
- Gratuities for your Trek Travel Guides may be given at your discretion in response to their professionalism and leadership. Industry standard is for each individual guest to tip $15-$30 a day per guide, amounting to a per guest gratuity of $360-$720 for 2 guides for this entire trip.
What is the weather going to be like?
Located just south of the equator, Tanzania has a tropical climate. Arusha's elevation is 4,600 ft. on the southern slopes of Mount Meru. February is one of the hottest months with temperatures during the day reaching the low to mid 80s F, and dropping at night to the low 50s F. Rainfall averages 3.3 inches in February. The Serengeti temperatures generally range from 60F-75F in February, one of the drier months. February is typically the best weather on Mount Kilimanjaro, being the warmest and driest of the year. Even so, you will be trekking through 5 climate zones from 6,400 ft. to almost 20,000 ft., so you should be prepared for pretty much any weather condition you can imagine, with temperatures ranging from 0F-90F.
What is the Kilimanjaro route like??
Rider Type | 3 & 4
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Trip Mileage | 43 miles (approximately 28 possible by bike)
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| Terrain | mountainous |
Trip Elevation | 6,400-19,340 ft
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Unlike most Trek Travel trips, cycling is an option on only 5 of the 12 days and totals under 30 miles for this entire trip. However, those miles are mountain biking on Kilimanjaro, making the riding both epic and challenging. The terrain is aerobically demanding due it's elevation between 6,000-20,000 feet above sea level. There are also technically challenging snow-covered and rocky sections, and the ever-changing weather conditions can add another level of difficulty when it turns wet and cold. We descend the most rideable route down the mountain, of which an expert rider can tackle about 80%. Rest assured that Trek Travel will provide the best route support possible, and we'll take it slow and ride cautiously.
What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
We offer a hiking only option for this trip. The itinerary and Kilimanjaro route are the same, however the price, gear package and water project donations vary. See pricing for details.
General FAQs
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| Trip | Price (USD) | Tax-Deductible Donation (USD)
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WorldServe Kilimanjaro Mountain Bike
Feb 22-Mar 5, 2013
Travel to/from Tanzania not included
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$85,000 per person includes:
- Trek mountain bike to keep
- Sizeable technical gear package
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$78,500 donation to fund:
- 2 solar powered pumping projects (including community or school sanitation project and 10K liter storage tank)
- 4,800 Maasai will receive a generation of clean water
- Clean Up of Kilimanjaro sponsorship
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WorldServe Kilimanjaro Mountain Bike
Feb 22-Mar 5, 2013
Travel to/from Tanzania not included
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$55,000 per person includes:
- Trek mountain bike to keep
- sizeable technical gear package |
$48,500 donation to fund:
- 1 solar powered pumping project (including community or school sanitation project and 10K liter storage tank)
- 2,400 Maasai will receive a generation of clean water |
WorldServe Kilimanjaro Hike
Feb 22-Mar 5, 2013
Travel to/from Tanzania not included |
$25,000 per person includes:
- sizeable technical gear package |
$18,500 donation to fund:
- 1 bore hole project
- 1,200 Maasai will receive a generation of clean water |
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Wow’s From Our Guests & More Photos
When we asked our guests what their favorite WOW's were from their Worldserve Kilimanjaro bike vacations, here is what they said…
Secure your place in history as one of the only people to mountain bike down Mt. Kilimanjaro on this epic fundraising trip aimed at providing clean water to 150,000 Tanzanians. —Doug Pitt, WorldServe International
