4-Day Cycling to Tarangire National Park From Moshi
Highlights
Moshi, Arusha, Tarangire National Park
nature, safari, cycling
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English, German, Spanish, Swahili
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Swahili
Description
Embark on a four-day cycling adventure through Tanzania's diverse landscapes, starting from Moshi and journeying towards West Kilimanjaro, where lush greenery gives way to arid plains and acacia woodlands. Cyclists will traverse dusty roads and pass by quaint villages before reaching the bustling city of Arusha. Pedal through tarmac roads, villages, and open plains to Tarangire National Park's border, culminating in unforgettable wildlife encounters. Finally, enjoy a safari experience in Tarangire National Park before concluding the tour with a transfer to the airport or back to Moshi.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Moshi to West Kilimanjaro | 64km
- Today's ride takes us from the greener southern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro towards the more arid western side.
- Your ride today will initially take you through coffee and banana plantations as you cycle through the more fertile areas of southern Kilimanjaro.
- As you head west, you will cycle through the more arid open plains and acacia woodlands.
- Your ride today will be on both dirt and tarmac roads.
- You will finish the ride at the Olpopongi Maasai Village, where you will spend the night.
Overnight: Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 2: West Kilimanjaro to Arusha | 83km
- Today’s cycle will be long as we cycle from the west Kilimanjaro plains towards Arusha city. 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 outside the city.
- We will end our ride today at the Tembo Club / Carnivore Hotel, where we will spend the night.
Overnight: Tembo Club / Meserani Snake Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park | 102km
- Today's ride will be the longest distance-wise but not the toughest, mostly on tarmac roads.
- The ride will take us through many villages, towns, and open plains.
- After completing the tarmac road section, we will divert onto the dirt road, which takes us to our camp right on the border of Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest concentration of elephants.
- Today, we will spend the night at the Roika Tented Lodge. This is the perfect ending to a long, hot day of cycling because it has a swimming pool where you can cool off.
Overnight: Roika Tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 4: Tarangire to Airport / Moshi | Drive
- With an early pick from your hotel at 07.00, just a 10 minutes drive will take us to the main entrance of Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s real treasures.
- You spend as much time as possible at the park, marvelling at all its wonderful wildlife with your safari guide's assistance and expert knowledge.
- You will have time to enjoy your picnic lunch box included in your day tour.
- At 14.00, we set off from the park to reach the airport or Moshi in your hotel by 17.00.
Overnight: Park View Hotel Moshi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 50 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 50 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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