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The Tanzanian Cycle Adventure

DURATION

10 days

ACCOMMODATION

Lodges & Camping

DIFFICULTY
Long cycling days in hot weather
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LOCATION

Tanzania, Africa

MEETING POINT

London or Kilimanjaro Airport

BUCKET LISTER SATISFACTION RATING
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FROM

£2300

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The Tanzanian Cycle Adventure

Incredible scenery, impressive mountains, unbroken calderas and plain upon plain of the richest wildlife you’re likely ever to see? They’re just the cherries on top. 

On this unforgettable trip, you’ll see the most amazing, natural sights that Tanzania has to offer – from the saddle. 

The 360km route will take you and your bike across Tanzania’s famous northern circuit in 5 days, from the base of the world’s highest free-standing mountain – Kili herself – to the biggest unbroken caldera on earth, the Ngorongoro Crater. 

Though this tour’s starting and end points may sound like the highlights of the tour, wait till you see all the amazing places and cultures you will visit and experience in between. We welcome you to come and experience this incredible journey with us.

Keep reading to find out where your wheels will take you during this amazing adventure. 

What is 'The Tanzanian Cycle Adventure' like?
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What's Included
All Activities Mentioned In The Itinerary
Max 16 Travellers Per Group
3* Hotels, Lodges & Tents (Twin Share)
Private Transport
9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 8 Dinners
Expert Guides With You Throughout The Trip
Itinerary

  • Day 1: The Journey Begins

    The Journey Begins You will meet your Bucket List Leaders at the airport and fly out as a group for Bucket Lister + Trips. If you have booked a Bucket Lister Trip we will see you in Tanznia soon! If you have Transfers with us we will take to the hotel. For those making their own way - we will see you in Moshi.

  • Day 2: Arrive in Tanzania

    Arrive in Tanzania If you are on a Bucket Lister+ Trip or boooked transfers you will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to the Weru Weru River Lodge in Moshi. If you are land only or Bucket Lister you will need to make your way to Weru Weru River Lodge Welcome Briefing: Your welcome briefing will be at 6pm at the hotel  

  • Day 3: Getting ready for the ride.

    Getting ready for the ride. Today you will have the opportunity to head into Moshi Town for a tour in the morning. Before dinner you will have your  briefing & Bike fitting with your  Guides.

  • Day 4: Ride past Mount Kilimanjaro to Ngabobag village

    Ride past Mount Kilimanjaro to Ngabobag village The first day riding takes us from greener southern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro towards the more arid western side of the mountain. Through coffee and banana plantations we cycle through the more fertile areas of southern Kilimanjaro. As we head west we 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. The ride today will be on both dirt and tarmac roads and you will finish the ride at the Ngabobo village where we spend the night.

  • Day 5: Cycle through Ngasurai to Arusha

    Cycle through Ngasurai to Arusha Today’s cycle will be a long one as we cycle from the west Kilimanjaro plains towards Arusha city. The first section of the ride will be through the Ngasurai open plains which serve as a migratory path for elephants moving to and from the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Cyclists should look forward to a hot and dusty day ahead. Once we finish the dirt road we will enter the main tarmac road towards Arusha city passing a few small villages and settlements along with Mt. Meru looming in the background. Right before reaching the bustling city of Arusha we will divert through a coffee estate as we head towards our boutique lodge located outside the city. We will end our ride today at the Tembo Club where we will be spending the night.

  • Day 6: Cycle to Tarangire National Park

    Cycle to Tarangire National Park Today’s ride will be the longest distance, but not the toughest, and will be mostly on tarmac roads. The ride will take us through many villages, towns and open plains. The long stretches of undulating road through the Tanzanian country side perfectly represents Ernest Hemingway’s quote when he said – “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them”. After completing the tarmac road section, we will divert onto the dirt road that takes us to our tented camp/ campsite right on the border of the Tarangire National Park, which is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania. Today we will be spending the night at your camp situated right on the edge of the Tarangire National Park, which marks the perfect ending to a long, hot day of cycling since there is a swimming pool where you can cool off.

  • Day 7: Ride by the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara

    Ride by the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara Today’s ride marks another exciting day as we cycle through the migratory wildlife corridors between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. The first section of the ride takes us back to the main road which we follow for a few kilometers then divert on a dirt road towards Lake Manyara. This area is rich in wildlife and you will notice a significant number of Maasai settlements along the way. One of today’s highlights will be the beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley directly in front of us as we head towards Lake Manyara. After the dirt road section of today’s ride, we will rejoin the main tarmac road towards Mto wa Mbu town for several kilometers before diverting into the dirt road towards the campsite where we will be spending the night.

  • Day 8: Cycle to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Cycle to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Today’s ride will be the final and the toughest but the most rewarding. We start off the day cycling from the dirt road back onto the tarmac road and head past the bustling town of Mto wa Mbu and the entry gate of Lake Manyara National Park. We then proceed on a very tough cycle up the Great Rift Valley escarpment leaving behind a spectacular backdrop overlooking the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park and its surroundings. If there’s ever a time to take a great selfie, it’s here. We then proceed on the tarmac road past the colourful Karatu town towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our ride will finish at the entrance gate to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where if we have time, will go on a game drive around the beautiful crater marking the end of this challenging but exciting 5-day tour of Tanzania’s northern tourist circuit, on two wheels. After a celebratory toast to your achievement, you will be transferred to the lodge where you will be spending the night.

  • Day 9: Transfer back to Moshi

    Transfer back to Moshi Today we will transfer back to Moshi, on the way through we will stop off at Africa galleria to learn about the mining of Tanzanite as well as the Amani Street Children centre.

  • Day 10: Travel back to UK

    Travel back to UK Today we begin our journey home...or continue the adventure with a Zanzibar add on!

  • Day 1

    Flight
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 2

    3* Lodge – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 3

    3* Lodge – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 4

    3* Lodge – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 5

    Camping
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 6

    3.5* Lodge – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 7

    Camping
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 8

    Camping
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 9

    3* Lodge – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 10

    3* Lodge – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Day 11

    Flight
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Our Different Types Of Trips

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Bucketlister Trips

Bucketlister trips are our standard for all our incredible trips. When you book a Bucketlister trip we will organise everything for you from the first to the last location on your adventure and you'll have a local guide with you every step of the way. All you'll need to organise is your own flights and transfers. (Additional Options for Land Only Transfers)

Bucketlister+ Trips

Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You'll have a UK Guide with you all steps of the way and all you'll have to do is just pack you bag. (Additional Options for UK Group Flights & Transfers)

Trailblazer Trips

Trailblazer trips are our first run throughs of our trips. Get the benefits of a Bucketlister+ Trip at the cost of a Bucketlister and all we'll ask for in return is your feedback! For more information click here!

Bucketlister trips are our standard for all our incredible trips. When you book a Bucketlister trip we will organise everything for you from the first to the last location on your adventure and you’ll have a local guide with you every step of the way. All you’ll need to organise is your own flights and transfers. (Additional Options for Land Only Transfers)

Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You’ll have a UK Guide with you all steps of the way and all you’ll have to do is just pack you bag. (Additional Options for UK Group Flights & Transfers)

Trailblazer trips are our first run throughs of our trips. Get the benefits of a Bucketlister+ Trip at the cost of a Bucketlister and all we’ll ask for in return is your feedback! For more information click here!

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Reviews

Here’s what some of our awesome customers had to say:

Just back from their Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro Crater Cycle Tour, what an amazing experience. A brilliant trip, where you really got to see all parts of Tanzania and immerse yourself in the country’s incredible culture. Keith runs a brilliant company here, and our UK guide Jake (who met us at Heathrow, and was with us until we returned to the UK) was fabulous, really knowledgeable and helpful with all aspects of the trip, a great asset to the Bucket List team. The company they use in Tanzania for actually running the trip in country (Ahsante Tours) were simply great as well, nothing was too much trouble for any of them.
Already booked to climb Kilimanjaro in 2024 with them, and also now planning which trip to do in 2025, couldn’t recommend them enough! – Ben Sept 23

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