Kilimanjaro Guided Bike Tour
Learn about Maasai culture, discover exotic animals while cycling Tanzania
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Kilimanjaro Guided Bike Tour Overview
The epic three-day Kilimanjaro Guided Bike Tour will take you to West Kilimanjaro plains, a region in Northern Tanzania comprising both Maasai community lands and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The area is filled with acacia woodland and open plains that support a remarkable variety of wildlife and spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Moreover, the most common animals in the area include wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, impalas, giraffes, and baboons. Depending on the time of the year, elephants can also be observed as the region lies along an elephant corridor linking Kenya's Amboseli National Park & Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Also, this region is home to the nomadic Maasai herdsmen who co-exist with the surrounding wildlife, hence the term "Maasai Land." Given the rich culture of the Maasai people and the variety of wildlife, a cycling tour in this area is ideal for those discerning travelers looking for an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path adventure experience that includes walking, photography, culture, and scenery.
Trip highlights
Catch a glimpse of Maasai culture through watching a traditional dance performance and a tour.
Stay in cool, authentic places that provide a window of Tanzania’s vibe through a comfortable lens!
Spend days cycling under the watchful eye of Kilimanjaro’s mighty peak and through Mt. Meru’s green slopes.
Look out for wildlife as you cycle, such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, baboons, gazelles, and impalas.
Day By Day Itinerary
You will be transferred from your hotel in Moshi to Simba Farm, where you will start your bike tour in West Kilimanjaro. Your cycle day starts with a downhill slope through the farm as you head toward the main rough road. Then, you will follow the main rough road through the Ngare Nairobi village and cycle along the Ndarakwai Conservancy border towards the West Kilimanjaro airstrip. You will then follow the main dirt road towards the TingaTinga village. Finally, your ride will end at Olpopongi Maasai Village, where you will spend the night. Upon arrival at the Olpopongi Maasai Village, you will be welcomed by a traditional Maasai dance before having lunch and settling into your Maasai-hut-style rooms. You will also engage in a Maasai cultural tour in the evening before ending your day by enjoying a great dinner around a bonfire.
- Overnight Location:
- Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village
- Distance:
- 28km
- Meals:
- Lunch, dinner
Today you will start cycling early in the morning and proceed south towards the Ngabobo Village. An early start ensures you cover enough distance before the sun comes out. Today’s path is exciting as you will cycle through the arid open grasslands, an environment completely different from the lush, green slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which you have left behind. Also, wildlife such as wildebeest, giraffes, zebra, and elephants can be seen in the morning when we start cycling. Today’s route will be shorter but more challenging due to the terrain and weather. To finish, the last part of the path is a gradual ascent on a gravel road as you cycle through the Ngabobo Village toward the lodge. Today you will spend the night at the Maasai Lodge.
- Overnight Location:
- Maasai Lodge
- Distance:
- 21km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today’s route takes us to a new vegetation zone as we leave the arid zone and proceed towards the greener slopes of Mt. Meru. The slope is a gentle ascent through gravel roads as we head towards Momella near Arusha National Park. Then we will cycle through streams of water flowing down the slopes of Mt.Meru as we head towards the village of NgareNanyuki, a lively small town where you will cycle towards Arusha National Park. You might be lucky to see several giraffes as you approach the park. Finally, our route today ends on the edge of the Arusha national park. Then, after resting a bit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- 22km
- Meals:
- Breakfast and lunch
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 2 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
- Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the hotel you’re staying at before and after the tour.
- English-speaking guide
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
- Flights to and from your departure point
- Drinks or snacks not mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Expect bike rides along gravel roads!
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the start of the tour.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends in Moshi. A tour representative will take you to your hotel in Moshi at the end of the tour.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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