


Tanzania

Guided

Camping
Enjoy a bike safari like no other, cycling around the base of Africa’s tallest mountain and highest volcano. This adventure takes us through solitary rainforests, fertile fields of crops and dry acacia-rich savannah, which is the home of the Maasai. The tracks around the cloud shrouded, snow-capped roof of Africa are mainly dusty, sometimes rocky, with a few asphalt roads. We spend a night in a Maasai cultural village to get to know their customs, songs and dishes.
From USD 2,100 per person
You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to Park View Hotel in Moshi town situated on the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Today you will meet your guide who will brief you about your upcoming tour and together you will do the bike fitting. For those arriving on the morning or afternoon flight, you will have ample time to go for a quick warming up ride through the nearby coffee plantation and surrounding villages.
Accommodation: Park View Hotel
Our ride today takes us from the greener southern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro towards the more arid western side of the mountain. Your ride today will initially take you through coffee and banana plantations as you cycle through the more fertile areas of southern Kilimanjaro but as you head west you will cycle through the more arid open plains and acacia woodlands. These plains support a remarkable variety of wildlife and spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. While Moshi is home the Chagga people west Kilimanjaro plains are home to the nomadic Maasai people who co-exist with the surrounding wildlife and it is why this area is known as the Maasai Lands. Your ride today will be on both dirt and tarmac roads and you will finish the ride at the Tinga Tinga village where you will be spending the night.
Our ride today takes us through the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, which is one of Tanzania’s best kept secrets. Enduimet borders Amboseli National Park and serves as an important migratory route for wildlife including the African elephants. This area is inhabited primarily by the Maasai people but there are large populations of other tribes such as the Chagga, Meru and Pare people. Your ride starts off on the wide open plains dotted with acacia trees but it gets greener as you approach the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro where a lot of cultivation takes place. Your cycling tour today ends at Simba Farm which is situated on top of the vast wheat and barley fields overlooking the west Kilimanjaro plains.
Today you will be cycling towards the north east side of Mt. Kilimanjaro to Nalemoru village near the Kenyan border. Nalemoru village is where the Rongai route up Kilimanjaro starts off. Your ride today takes you through beautiful open farmlands with breathtaking views of the west Kilimanjaro plains behind you. You will cycle through several vibrant towns as you head up the foothills of the mountain towards the Rongai forest. Your ride today ends at the Snowcap Cottages which are nestled right on the edge of the Rongai forest. On a clear day you can enjoy amazing views of Kilimanjaro’s Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Today you will enjoy a downward hill ride towards the beautiful Lake Chala, a crater lake lying right on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. One of Tanzania’s hidden gems, Lake Chala is fed entirely by underground springs from Mt Kilimanjaro, with turquoise blue and green waters surrounded by diverse plants, trees and wildlife. The camp where you will be spending the night is situated on the edge of this mystical caldera lake, against a dramatic volcanic backdrop providing the perfect place to unwind and absorb the serenity and tranquility of the area.
Today’s ride will be short but challenging as you ride up to Marangu village in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. As you cycle through Marangu village you will pass banana and coffee plantations along the way as well as the friendly Chagga people who will be waving and shouting “Jambo!” as you cycle by. Before getting to your camp you will take a detour to the iconic Ndoro waterfalls where you can stretch your legs and walk down to the base of the waterfalls. While here, a local Chagga guide will give you a brief history of the area and ancient Chagga cave, the people, their traditions, and customs as well as the mystical legend about the waterfalls. After spending some time refreshing by the waterfalls you will finish the last downhill stretch of your ride towards the camp / hotel where you will be spending the night.
You will be wrapping up your last day of cycling by traversing the villages and plantations on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The first half of the ride will be comprised of several steep ascents and descents followed by a second half which is a gradual downhill ride towards the bustling and vibrant Moshi town. You will cycle through the suburbs and outskirts of Moshi on the back roads as you head towards the Park View Hotel which marks the end of your incredible 6-day journey around Mt. Kilimanjaro, on two wheels. You will seal of the evening with a nice celebratory sparkling champagne to toast to your achievement.
You must be logged in to submit a review.
Be the first to write a review!
Savour the Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro, hiking through rainforests, rocky ridges, mountain valleys, and stunning glaciers. Notice the most
Experience the trip of your dreams! Skip the long 7-hour drive from Arusha to Serengeti and opt for a quick
This day safari take you to Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, 120km away from Arusha, which is famed for its congregation
This safari takes in some of the very best wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park,
Enjoy a full day trip Tarangire National Park to witness the large herds of elephants, giraffes, a number of gazelle
This short camping safari takes you to two of northern Tanzania’s wildlife hotspots, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, often
This safari is a great combination of wildlife safari in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit which takes you to Tarangire National
The Southern Circuit in Tanzania is a huge area with many attractions, large rivers, impressive mountains and superb wildlife. This
This three-day, two-night safari takes you to Mikumi National Park, situated on the northern border of Selous Game Reserve (Africa’s
One of our most recommended safaris in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Experience the very best national parks – Lake Manyara,
Experience the untamed wilderness of Tanzania on this 3-day Nyerere National Park Safari, a haven of rich wildlife, riverine landscapes,
JOIN to get fantastic deals, leave reviews and be part of our safari community.
JOIN our safari community to connect with travellers looking for wildlife experiences. Display your best trips and get direct referrals from SafariDeal.com
You have chosen a fantastic safari! Please fill in the form below to send an enquiry directly to ‘Off 2 Africa’ Let us know how you get on by signing up and leaving a review.
Please read our collaboration agreement for travel and itinarary partners on the SafariDeal platform.