3 Day Biking tour West Kilimanjaro
About the tour
West Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania is bordered in the north by the famous Amboseli National Park in Kenya, in the east it is shadowed by the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro and towards the southwest lie Arusha National Park and Mt. Meru.
The area is home to the nomadic Maasai people who live with their cattle among the wildlife.
Most of the area is made up of open savannah, mineral-rich flat pans, acacia woodlands and flat grass land and there are several small mountains that range in height from 1000m to 2000m.
Wildlife commonly seen in the west Kilimanjaro area includes buffalo, giraffe, gerenuk, impala, warthog, zebra, wildebeest and lesser kudus. The whole area is considered an important wildlife corridor, used especially by elephants coming down from Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
Tour summary
- Duration: 3 Day tour 2 Nights
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Path: Dirty and gravel road
- Total: Distance: 72 km
- Highlights: Wildlife adventure, Maasai culture, Amazing scenery.
Day 1: Transfer to Simba farm then cycle to Olpopongi Maasai village
- Distance: 29km
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
You will be picked up early from your hotel and transferred to simba farm where you will start your tour. Today cycle start with a downhill slope through the farm as you head toward the main rough road through Ngare Nairobi village and cycle along the Ndarakwai Conservancy towards the west Kilimanjaro airstrip. Cycle today will end at Olpopongi Maasai village where you will spend the night. At the village you will be welcomed by a traditional maasai dance. You will engage in a maasai cultural tour in the evening before dinner
Day 2: Olpopongo Maasai village to Ngabobo village
- Distance: 22km
- Meals: Breakfast, luch and dinner
The cycling start early in the morning before the strong sun comes out so you can cover enough distance. You will cycle south toward Ngabobo village, path is very interesting as you will cycle through dry and arid open grassland. Wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest can be seen in the morning. The path is a gradual ascent on gravel road, you will spend the night at Maasai lodge.
Day 3: Ngabobo Village to Arusha national park
- Distance: 22km
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Today cycling you will leave the arid zone and cycle toward the green vegetation of Mount Meru slopes. You will cycle through the water flowing down the slopes of Mount Meru as you head towards Ngare Nanyuki village cycling towards Arusha national park. Wildlife such as giraffes, warthogs, baboons and buffalos can be seen. Your cycle today ends at Momella wildlife lodge. After resting you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi or to your next destination.
Tour Cost:
- 1 Person – $1275
- 2-4 people -$975 per person
- 5 -9 people – $750 per person
- 10 and Above – $600 per person
What’s included:
- All 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Snacks and fruits
- Water 2-3 liter a day
- Mountain bikes & Helmets
- Pick up from Airport/ Transfer to Airport
- Accommodation before and after at 3star Hotel
- Support vehicle
- Quality camping gears like Tents, Sleeping bags, Mattress, Tables with Chairs
- Tour guide(s), Bike Mechanic, Driver and Cook
- Village fees, WMA fees (Wildlife Management Conservation Area), Cycling fee and All entry fees
- First Aid Medical Kit
What’s excluded:
- Tip for the Crew (Much appreciated)
- Laundry service
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- Health requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional, but comes recommended)
- Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
