Cycling Around Moshi Town

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Let our experienced local guides show you the history and intrigue behind some of Tanzania's oldest urban centres. A great way to spend a day after safari or an interesting addition to a weekend exploring the hot springs ,waterfalls, Forest cycle tour or Cycling to TPC Sugar cane plantation.

Things To Consider on Cycling Tour with BICYCLE TRAIL TANZANIA

Bike hire (Self guided tours) As the name says, these tours are self-guided. No guide will be there to show you the way. However, the tour operator will have detailed maps and route instructions for you. You can go as slow or as fast as you like. Stop as much or as little as you like. Meals are typically not included in a self-guided tour so stop and eat where you like, when you want. And, if you ever have any problems or get lost, you can call the local tour operator’s hotline for help. Group Tours & Etiquette

On a guided group tour, you’ll have the added bonus of a knowledgeable guide who will point out sights and landmarks along the route. The guide will also act as a mechanic in case of any bicycle maintenance issues. If you’re riding with a large group with 2 or more guides, you can expect to have one guide in the front and one in the back, riding different speeds to give riders the option to go faster or slower. When riding with a group, we recommend the following etiquette: • Be flexible. You’ll most likely be eating most meals together, so be flexible. • Be social. You’re with a group, so make the most of your new friendships. • Ride safely. If you’re riding in the middle of a group, don’t make sudden stops without letting anyone know. Your health while on tour If you have any health issues, please consult with your physician before taking a bike tour and carry information relative to your condition so that proper care can be provided in case of accident, injury, or illness. Check with your health insurance carrier to see if they extend coverage to Tanzania If not, make sure to get appropriate Travel insuarance Safety equipment The tour operators will always choose the safest possible route and equipment for you during your bike tour. However, it’s always a good idea to brush up on some safety tips and guidelines. Here are a few tips: • Wear a helmet. They might not be required by law in all areas, but it’s a smart idea to protect your head in case of a fall or accident. We recommend that, for safety and hygiene purposes, You can come with your own personal bike helmet with on tour • Ride single file. Avoid blocking sections of the road or path. It’s courteous to other cyclists, and safer if you’re riding with any vehicle traffic. • Avoid wearing headphones.

Sure, we all love a little music to give us our soundtrack of this perfect bicycle tour, but be safe, and save the music for when you’re off the bike path.

Cycling to Maasai Village and Maji Moto

We start our epic ride early in the morning and are accompanied by our English-speaking guide. The road takes us through beautiful landscapes: African bushland where we see dried-up river beds, baobab and acacia trees and sugar cane plantations. Once we arrive in the village, please remember to be a respectful guest and don‘t take pictures of the villagers without asking. During the visit you will have a chance to mingle with the Maasai and chat with them, but your social skills and creativity will determine how much they open up to you. Your English-speaking guide will assist you and translate into Kimaasai, as the Maasai themselves do not speak any other languages. Whilst you walk through the village with your guide, you will learn more about the culture of the Maasai. This will include a lesson on traditional Maasai medicine and the opportunity to taste the local Maasai tea. We will also have the opportunity to visit a Maasai home . you will also get chance to dress like maasai as is the one of the African tribe that's still dress traditional, after dressing maasai shuka (clothes) they will welcome you to their traditional songs and dancing, they will will sing and dance with you After this beautiful day we will have lunch and start to drive back to Arusha /Moshi town.

Cycling to Kibosho Village

This tour will take you through a superb area inhabited by the Chagga tribe located at the base of the mountain Kilimanjaro. On the way, you will experience a real African normal life and the way people here manage their piece of land to grow bananas and coffee for food throughout the year. You will enjoy fascinating green nature on the way as you keep cycling in the shadow of trees.

Cycling from Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro With Safari

This tour takes you through open Savannah, through plantations, you'll stay with the Maasai, ride alongside freeroaming wild animals and ride up the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. It's a classic (Zebra, Giraffe, and Wildebeest are all roaming free in the natural migratory corridors). An optional game drive through the Ngorongoro Crater on the final day (requires an extension).

Cycling from Kilimanjaro to Lake Natron

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to your overnight accommodation near Moshi town, situated at 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. If you will arriving in the morning or afternoon flight, you will have ample time to go for a quick test ride through the nearby coffee plantation and surrounding villages. Accommodation: Lodging at Weruweru river Lodge(or alternative hotel of the same standard) Meals: Dinner Included Day 2: Weruweru river Lodge to Osiligilai Maasai Lodge 1 55km After breakfast, We will start Our ride, today our ride 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 to 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. As you reach your overnight stop, you will start to enter the area where wildlife is roaming free. Road Surface: Tarmac, dirt and gravel road Accommodation: Lodging at Osiligilai Maasai Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Day 3: Cycling from Osiligilai Masai village to Longido I 55 Km We will begin our journey in the morning through the maasai grazing plains, meet the local Maasai people on the way, enjoy the exciting view of the Sinya Ngasurai plain and Shira plateau; one of the three peaksof Mount Kilimanjaro, Sinya and Ngasurai open plains serve as a wildlife corridor for wild animals moving from Amboseli National Park to these open plains, The route will be completely off-thebeaten-path with no tarmac but with the magnificent views of Mt, Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru and Mt, Longido, on clear skies! We will end our ride on Longido, where we will be spending our night. Accommodation: at longido Lodge Included: Lunch, dinner breakfast Day 4: Cycle Longido to Gelai Bomba | 50 Km Today's landscape consists of dramatic acacia plains and mountain forests with excellent views of Mt, Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and at the end the glorious Mountain of God; Oldoinyo Lengai, Some wildlife can be seen on the way; including giraffes, hyenas, zebras, kudu, impala, ostriches and many other species of birds, The terrain is a bit challenging with ups and downs and as such we should be prepared with our favorite snacks as well as our tropical fruits on our water stops to keep our energy levels up! We will arrive at our Accommodation area exhausted but elated! Day 5: Cycle from Gelai Bomba to Lake Natron 172km We cycle across the low saddle between the mountains of Kitumbeine and Gelai, with the magnificent view of Oldoinyo Lengai, Today we see more of the wildlife that populates the region while on two wheels, We will proceed with our last and the most difficult challenge heading to Lake Natron! It's always very hot and today's terrain of the road is rocky and loose gravel that can spell disaster if we are not careful enough especially on the sharp corners and when crossing seasonal rivers! Lunch will be served half-way before heading to Lake Natron Tented Camp where our cycling tour ends! We wind up our challenge by a memorable Feast Style Celebratory Dinner accompanied by live BBQ. Day 6: Lake Natron Tour and Then Transfer to Serengeti We start our day by nature walk before sunrise right from our Camp through the Maasai villages towards Lake Natron - on the way; we will enjoy wildlife viewing! We Will see giraffes, zebras, some wildebeest and several species of birds before reaching the shores of Lake Natron to view Lesser Flamingos in their breeding habitat, We will spend about half an hour at the lake before jumping into your jeep and drive back to our Camp for proper breakfast! We will then get ready for our transfer to Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park, the Serengeti National Park, You'll be spending a night in a lovely Camp/ Lodge exploring the endless plains and the complex ecosystem of the Serengeti Day 7: Full Day in Serengeti National park Full day will be spent in Serengeti observing the World's greatest wildlife spectacular event — The Great Migration; and spend the rest of the remaining time to discover what the Serengeti's great plain can offer! Return to your Lodge elated; sit for a sundowner drink while contemplating your day's wonderful experience! Day 8: Serengeti/Ngorongoro Conversation Area The day starts with sunrise game drive (before breakfast) - today we'll have high chance of seeing major cat families such as lions, Leopard and cheetahs roaming in the vast plains of the Serengeti, You will transfer back to your Camp for breakfast and then pack ready for your journey to Ngorongoro crater rim where you'll spend a night, Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour Leave your Lodge just after breakfast; descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor where you will spend the whole day exploring the memorable Crater to see the large mammals residing there — these includes elephants (mainly bulls), lions, Buffaloes and Black Rhino. Leave after enjoying your picnic lunch and drive slowly to your nice Lodge located in Arusha - on the way you can stop at the curio shop to grab some souvenir to take back home with you Day 10: Departure Day You will be served breakfast at your hotel, Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Int'l Airport (JRO) where you will be able to catch your home flight. Please note that the above Itinerary involves complex logistics and may be subject to slight changes during the execution of the tour

Cycling to Arusha National Park

The starting point will be at Bike2kili Shop in the city center (transfers from your hotel/lodge can be arranged). From our shop, we will organize a car transfer to Arusha National Park. Our 20 km long ride will then start from the gate of the park. Along the way, we will see exotic habitats and wild animals. From the low grassland to the rainforest, we will witness different bird species, and wildlife such as zebras, giraffes and antelopes. The ride bike will be relaxing with the scenic Mount Meru towering in the background. We will rest and have lunch at the lakeside at the perfect picnic spot. On the way back we will drive to the park gate where we will organize a transfer back to your hotel/ lodge.