Tanzania · Cycling Tours

3-Day Cycling Tour in West Kilimanjaro with Maasai Culture

3 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cycle through the plains of West Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania
  • 02 Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • 03 Go for a cultural tour in a Maasai village
  • 04 Spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and elands near Arusha National Park

Cycle through the plains of West Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania, across Maasai community lands and Wildlife Management Areas. Starting from Moshi, travel to Simba Farm and ride through villages, open grasslands, and changing landscapes from the arid plains to the greener slopes of Mt. Meru. Along the way, experience Maasai culture at Olpopongi Maasai Village and spot wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and elands before reaching Arusha National Park and returning to Moshi.

Enjoy a traditional Maasai dance, then settle into your Maasai-hut-style rooms.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Moshi to Simba Farm and Olpopongi Maasai Village

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Moshi and travel to Simba Farm, where the biking tour will begin.
  • Cycle downhill through the farm as you head toward the main rough road. Follow this road through Ngare Nairobi village and ride along the Ndarakwai Conservancy border towards the West Kilimanjaro airstrip.
  • Continue to Tinga Tinga village and head on 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 with a traditional dinner around a bonfire.

Distance covered: 28 km

Meals: Lunch & dinner

2
Day 02

Olpopongi Maasai Village to Ngabobo Village

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

Distance covered: 21 km

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

3
Day 03

Ngabobo Village to Arusha National Park and Moshi

  • Start cycling through a new vegetation zone as you leave the arid area and proceed towards the greener slopes of Mt. Meru.
  • The route is a gentle ascent along a gravel road towards Momella near Arusha National Park. Cycle past streams flowing down the slopes of Mt. Meru and continue towards the village of Ngare Nanyuki.
  • Arrive at Arusha National Park and spot several giraffes along the way as you approach the park.
  • Reach Momella Wildlife Lodge on the edge of the national park for lunch and a rest.
  • Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.

Distance covered: 22 km

Meals: Breakfast & lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • TREK Mountain Hardtail 4300 and 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 Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • International flights
  • Tips for cycling
  • Add-on tours and activities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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