The West Kilimanjaro plains are a region in northern Tanzania san comprising of both Maasai community lands and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The region comprises of acacia woodland and open plains that support a remarkable variety of wildlife and spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The most common animals in the area include wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, impalas, giraffes and baboons. Depending on the time of year, elephants are seen also. The region is home to the nomadic Maasai herdsmen who co-exist with the surrounding hence the term Maasai land. Given rich culture of the Maasai people and the variety of wildlife, a Kilimanjaro Biking tour in this tour is ideal for those discerning travelers looking for an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path adventure experience comprising of walking, photography, culture, and scenery.
ROUTE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Transfer to Simba Farm then Cycle to Olpopongi Maasai Village
You will be transferred from your hotel in Moshi to Simba Farm where you will start your bike tour. Your cycle start with downhill slope through the farm as you head toward the main rough road, through the Ngare Nairobi village. We will end at the Olpopongi Maasai Village you will be welcome by a traditional Maasai dance before having lunch and settling into your Maasai hut style rooms. You will engage in a Maasai cultural tour in the evening before ending your day by enjoying a great dinner around a bonfire. Distance: 28 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 2
OLPOPOPNGI VILLAGE – NGABOBO VILLAGE
We will start off cycling early in the morning and proceed south towards the Ngabobo Village. An early start is good to ensure you cover enough distance before the sun comes out. Today’s path is very interesting as you will be cycling through the dry and arid open grasslands, green slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro which you have left behind. Wildlife can be seen in the morning when you start cycling. Today’s route will shorter but a bit more challenging due to the terrain and weather. The final part of the path is a gradual ascent on gravel road as you cycle through the Ngabobo Village towards the lodge. Today you will be spending the night at the Maasai lodge.
Distance: 21 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3
NGABOBO VILLAGE – ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today’s road take us to a new vegetation zone as we leave the arid zone and proceed towards the greener slopes of Mt. Meru. The slope is a gentle ascent through gravel road as we head towards Momella. You will cycle through streams of water flowing down the slopes of Mt. Meru as you head towardsthe village of Ngare Nanyuki. You will cycle through this lively small village towards Arusha National Park. As you approach the park, you might be lucky enough to see several giraffes along the way. Your route today ends at the Momella Wildlife Lodge, on the edge of the national park. After resting a bit at the lodge, you will then be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi.
Distance: 22 km
Meals: breakfast and Lunch
- Trek Mountain Hardtail 4300 and Merida Matts 20-D Hardtail Mountain Bikes
- Support Vehicle(s)
- Accommodation as indicated on the itinerary
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottle mineral water for participants
- Snacks and fruits at water points
- All cycle transfers
- All village, government fees and taxes
- Helmets
- Tips
- Laundry services and items of personal nature
- Add-on tours and activities
AFRICA’S BIG FIVE
Come across the term Big Five which refers to the five big game, i.e., African Lion, African Leopard, African Elephant, Rihno and Cape buffalo.
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