Tanzania Biking Tours Our Tanzania Biking Tours range from day trips to week long tours across various parts of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit covering a wide range of terrains. From lush, green forests to dry bush lands, remote villages to bustling towns and from lakeside shores to plantations. Let the cold, moist wind blow against your face as you cycle down the slopes of Kilimanjaro and experience the daytime heat as you cut across the dry, dusty acacia woodlands. Our Tanzania Biking Tours gives you a wide tour options. Visit Chagga and Maasai villages, experience the locals’ ways of life and immerse yourself in their culture. Our itineraries are flexible and tailor-made to suite your needs. You can also suggest places of interest and we plan out itineraries that suit their interests. Let Us take you on an unforgettable Tanzania journey as you experience Tanzania on two wheels. German Military Base and Slave Quarters Tour (2 to 3 hours). Old Moshi was home to the German military during the German colonial rule from 1885-1919. Join your guide on a tour through these historical sights and learn about German colonial rule and the resistance by the local people. A place where History, Culture and Natural Beauty Meet!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the ancient village of Old Moshi
Join us to learn about the German slave trade in Tanzania and how it impacted this beautiful place! learn how coffee is made and enjoy our beautiful mountain side community
HISTORY Based in Old Moshi, in the Kilimanjaro region, home of Mangi Meli-one, of the famous Chagga Chiefs who ruled the area before and during colonial times. CULTURE Explore the daily activities of villagers. local banana farms, medicinal plants and beekeeping. Visit a local blacksmith, dispensary, plus the local school.
Sample Biking Tour SAMPLE TOUR PACKAGE 1: Bike tour combined with hotsprings We will cycle through the village like a semi desert, admire impressive mountain views during this serene, full-day tour. On your bike, ride to the hot springs and take breaks to try seasonal local fruit when you reach Rundugai Village, visit the Maasai market and getting the history of this tribe and have a look at fresh, local products produced by Maasai people. Ride on quiet bumping roads to the Hot Springs while escorted by Car. Here, take a dip in the crystal water to refresh your body and then having a lunch at Kilkuletwa Hotspring Total distance:17 Km
SAMPLE TOUR PACKAGE 2: Bike tour combined with waterfalls and coffee tour We will ride up onto the slopes of Kilimanjaro, to the village of Materuni, approximately 1,800 m above sea level. This lush rainforest region is known for producing some of the best coffee in East Africa. Start the day with a visit to a small coffee farm and learn about how the coffee is grown, harvested and processed locally. Try your own hand at processing, roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee in the local Chagga way. Once you have finished enjoying your coffee break while getting the history of Chagga people After Lunch we will hike to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls on Uru village where you can swim, On the way you will enjoy the view of Mount Kilimanjaro and testing a Chagga local brew, .Total distance 14km (10 uphill road)
SAMPLE TOUR PACKAGE 3: Bike tour combined with Canoe and Bird watching We will start our epic bike ride in the morning and set off on our journey through Lake Chala and its fantastic cityscape views.The first section of the route will be done in daylight, the highest elevation of the route, then cycling along the highland to our first waterstop; the views will be fantastic as we cycle into campsite we’ll be taking in some incredible and iconic sights of this beautiful city en route –Himo, Holili We will enjoy Canoe and Bird watching at the end of our trip, . Then we drive back to town Total distance: 25km
SAMPLE TOUR PACKAGE 4: Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau Day Trip This is an ideal trip for mountain bikers looking for a challenge or any avid cyclists wishing to cycle on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Primates can be seen while cycling through the forest zone and larger game animals can be seen on the heath and moorland zone. On a clear day, you will witness breathtaking views of Kibo peak as you cycle towards the helipad. Tour Summary: Duration: 7 – 9 hrs Difficulty: Difficult Path: Dirt & Gravel Road Total Distance: 47km Highlights: Amazing Scenery, cycling on Mt. Kilimanjaro, some wildlife can be seen. At 0700hrs you will be transferred from your hotel in Moshi to the Londorossi Gate on the western side of Mt. Kilimanjaro where your tour begins. First, you will cycle through the forest zone followed by the heather and moorland zone as you head towards the helipad on the Shira Plateau. You will then turn back and enjoy a relaxing downhill ride back to Londorossi Gate where your tour ends. You will then be picked up and transferred back to your hotel in Moshi. Price Includes -English speaking cycling guide -All meals as mentioned in the itinerary -Bottled mineral water for participants -Packed Lunch -Helmets Price Excludes -Tips -Add-on tours & activities -Any Private Expenses -Accommodation
One Day Tour Package This full day tour will take you through the the beautiful countryside surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro filled with banana and coffee farms. Here you will be able to learn more about farming practices, and the local life of the Chagga people and the chiefdom system. You will also be able to explore historical sites and learn more about the rich history of Old Moshi as your guide tells you stories dating back to before German colonization. Some historical sites you will visit are: The tree where Mangi (Chief) Meli was hanged by the Germans in 1900, the palace of the chief, German military base from the 1890’s and cemetery and old slave market ruins. After visiting the historical sites you can sit down and enjoy local banana beer, and choose to visit a local school or dispensary. In the afternoon you will enjoy a delicious local lunch made by mamas in the village, followed by a scenic hike to Mambori waterfalls. Along the way to the waterfall, your guide will tell you the story of how Mambori waterfalls received its name and explain the medicinal uses for a variety of naturally growing plants along the route.
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