MTB
Kilimanjaro to Sea Expedition 2026
10 to 21 August 2026 · 8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Mountain trekking: 45km (6 days) | Mountain biking: 450km (6 days)
4,000m ascent (mountain) | 6,000m descent (cycling)
$5,450 (International Summit to Sea), $4,950 (East Africa Citizens Summit to Sea), $3,300 (International Mountain only), $2,800 (East Africa Mountain only), $1,800 (International Cycling only), $1,700 (East Africa Cycling only)
Rift Valley Odyssey, Xplore
+254 716 956 001, info@riftvalleyodyssey.com
20 weeks to go
Build phase. Push your limits gradually.
💡 Increase weekly load by no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session per week, whether that is intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
Event Highlights
Epic 12-day expedition from Kilimanjaro summit to the Kenyan coast
Combines mountain trekking and multi-day cycling in one adventure
450km of mountain biking from the Kilimanjaro slopes to Chale Island
Multiple entry options including summit to sea, mountain only, and cycling only
Race Options & Fees
Mountain trekking: 45km (6 days)
Mountain biking: 450km (6 days)
| Entry | $5,450 (International Summit to Sea) |
| Entry | $4,950 (East Africa Citizens Summit to Sea) |
| Entry | $3,300 (International Mountain only) |
| Entry | $2,800 (East Africa Mountain only) |
| Entry | $1,800 (International Cycling only) |
| Entry | $1,700 (East Africa Cycling only) |
Course Details
The cycling leg covers approximately 450km over 6 days from the lower Kilimanjaro slopes through Tanzania and Kenya to the coast. The route descends over 6,000m from altitude, passing through varied terrain including highland roads, savanna, and coastal lowlands. The trekking leg ascends Mount Kenya to approximately 4,000m before the cycling begins.
Getting There
The expedition starts at Marangu Hotel in Tanzania, near Kilimanjaro. Most participants fly into Nairobi and connect to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) the day before. Full logistics coordination is provided by Rift Valley Odyssey and Xplore.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍The route descends approximately 6,000m from the Kilimanjaro slopes to sea level at Chale Island on the Kenyan coast.
🌍Chale Island is a small private island in the Diani area, one of Kenya's most scenic coastal destinations.
20 weeks to go
Build phase. Push your limits gradually.
💡 Increase weekly load by no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session per week, whether that is intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
8:00 AM
Mountain trekking: 45km (6 days) | Mountain biking: 450km (6 days)
4,000m ascent (mountain) | 6,000m descent (cycling)
$5,450 (International Summit to Sea), $4,950 (East Africa Citizens Summit to Sea), $3,300 (International Mountain only), $2,800 (East Africa Mountain only), $1,800 (International Cycling only), $1,700 (East Africa Cycling only)
Rift Valley Odyssey, Xplore
+254 716 956 001, info@riftvalleyodyssey.com