3-Day Cycling Tour in West Kilimanjaro from Moshi
Highlights
Mount Kilimanjaro, Moshi
rural, cycling, Wildlife
Group Tour
3 Days
Medium
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.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Moshi - Simba Farm - Olpopongi Maasai Village
- 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
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Day 2: Olpopongi Maasai Village- Ngabobo Village
- 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
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Day 3: Ngabobo Village- Arusha National Park - Moshi
- 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
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
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 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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