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3-Day Cycling Tour In West Kilimanjaro From Moshi
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Rural Experience, Cycling, Wildlife

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Cycle through the plains of West Kilimanjaro, a region in northern Tanzania comprising Maasai community lands and Wildlife Management Areas. Start from Moshi, travel to Simba Farm and start cycling from Olpopongi Maasai Village. Head to Ngabobo Village through the open grasslands, reach Arusha National Park and spot wild animals along the way before returning to Moshi. 

Highlights
  • Cycle through the Northern region of Tanzania 
  • Enjoy the view of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Go for a cultural tour in the Maasai village 
  • Spot wild animals like giraffes, zebras & elands at Arusha National Park
  • Day 1: Moshi - Simba Farm - Olpopongi Maasai Village expand_more
    • Meet with the tour guide at your hotel in Moshi and travel to Simba Farm, where the biking tour will begin. 
    • Cycle on a downhill slope through the farm as you head toward the main rough road. Follow the main rough road through the Ngare Nairobi village and cycle along the Ndarakwai Conservancy border towards the West Kilimanjaro airstrip.
    • Continue to Tinga Tinga village and head to Olpopongi Maasai Village.
    • Enjoy a traditional Maasai dance, then settle into your Maasai-hut style rooms. 
    • Go for a Maasai cultural tour in the evening before ending the day by having a traditional dinner around a bonfire.

    Distance covered: 28km

    Meals: Lunch & dinner 

  • Day 2: Olpopongi Maasai Village- Ngabobo Village expand_more
    • Start cycling early in the morning and proceed south towards the Ngabobo Village.
    • Ride through the arid open grasslands, an environment completely different from the lush, green slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which were left behind. 
    • Spot wild animals such as wildebeest, giraffes, zebra and elands can be seen in the morning.
    • Follow the gradual ascent path on the gravel road as you cycle through the Ngabobo Village towards the lodge. 
    • Arrive at the Maasai Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

    Distance covered: 21km

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

  • Day 3: Ngabobo Village- Arusha National Park - Moshi expand_more
    • Start cycling through a new vegetation zone as you leave the arid zone and proceed towards the greener slopes of Mt. Meru. 
    • The slope is a gentle ascent through the gravel road while heading towards Momella near Arusha National Park. Cycle through streams of water flowing down the slopes of Mt.Meru and head towards the village of Ngare Nanyuki. 
    • Arrive at Arusha National Park. As you approach the park and spot several giraffes along the way. 
    • Reach the Momella Wildlife Lodge on the edge of the national park for lunch and resting. 
    • Transfer back to the hotel in Moshi.

    Distance covered: 22km

    Meals: Breakfast & lunch

What's Included
  • TREK Mountain Hardtail 4300 & Merida Matts 20-D Hardtail Mountain Bikes
  • Support Vehicle(s)
  • English-speaking local Tanzanian tour guide
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Park fees
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Packed lunch
  • Armed Park Ranger
  • Helmets
What's Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • International Flights
  • Tips for cycling
  • Add-on tours & activities
Meeting Point

Moshi, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 USD 900 Per Person
Child
1 To 10 USD 700 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 900 / person