You start your cycling trip by following old hunters roads around the northern foothills of Mt Meru. The following day can include a morning drive in Arusha Game park before cycling over the open plains towards Mt Kilimanjaro and then on down to the Maasai stepp to some fresh water springs.
You then follow the Pengani river down to the Pare and Usambara Mountains before cycling through some sisal plantations down to the coastal town of Pangani. A couple of days on the beach before getting a boat across to Zanzibar and your return flight. This trip affords you plenty of opportunity to see Tanzania, experience its people and land.
* Itinerary
- Day 1
Transfer to the northern side of Mt Meru as you cycle around the foothills. This is a great introduction to bush cycling in Tanzania.
- Day 2
Today you cycle over the open plains towards Mt Kilimanjaro. In fact if it’s a clear day you will have the mountain in full view for most the day.
- Day 3
You have a nice days cycle today as you head south towards the Maasai Steppe where your camp is set up near some fresh water springs and you can go swimming.
- Day 4
You keep going south down to a huge lake which is the source of the Pengani river. You camp on the southern most shores.
- Day 5
You continue down the river getting a chance to view amazing water birds and the resident crocodiles. Reaching the town of Same.
- Day 6
You cycle around the eastern side of the Pare Mountains coming back onto the Pengani rivers inbetween the Pare and the Usambara Mountains. Camp on the river side.
- Day 7
Today you go up into the Usamabara Mountains, getting a lift most the way and then cycling at the top. A lot of cycling through villages today.
- Day 8
Today has you heading down hill around the back of the mountain. Your aim is to reach the town of Korogwe which is a transit junction to Dar es Salaam.
- Day 9
We are heading to the coast, and you will be feeling the heat. The route takes you along a remote Sisal farm road which will take you all the way to the coasta. And a well earned rest.
- Day 10
A day on the beach.
- Day 11
After a good breakfast you get a speed boat from one of the hotels which will take you over to Zanzibar.
- Day 12
Full Day in Zanzibar Stone Town.
- Day 13
Full day on Zanzibar Coast
- Day 14
Transfer to airport and return flight
Day 1 Transfer to the northern side of Mt Meru as you cycle around the foothills. This is a great introduction to bush cycling in Tanzania.
Day 2 Today you cycle over the open plains towards Mt Kilimanjaro. In fact if it’s a clear day you will have the mountain in full view for most the day.
Day 3 You have a nice days cycle today as you head south towards the Maasai Steppe where your camp is set up near some fresh water springs and you can go swimming.
Day 4 You keep going south down to a huge lake which is the source of the Pengani river. You camp on the southern most shores.
Day 5 You continue down the river getting a chance to view amazing water birds and the resident crocodiles. Reaching the town of Same.
Day 6 You cycle around the eastern side of the Pare Mountains coming back onto the Pengani rivers inbetween the Pare and the Usambara Mountains. Camp on the river side.
Day 7 Today you go up into the Usamabara Mountains, getting a lift most the way and then cycling at the top. A lot of cycling through villages today.
Day 8 Today has you heading down hill around the back of the mountain. Your aim is to reach the town of Korogwe which is a transit junction to Dar es Salaam.
Day 9 We are heading to the coast, and you will be feeling the heat. The route takes you along a remote Sisal farm road which will take you all the way to the coasta. And a well earned rest.
Day 10 A day on the beach.
Day 11 After a good breakfast you get a speed boat from one of the hotels which will take you over to Zanzibar.
Day 12 Full Day in Zanzibar Stone Town.
Day 13 Full day on Zanzibar Coast
Day 14 Transfer to airport and return flight
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
* Including: 4 nights camping & 3 nights tented lodge, Bikes, Meals, guides, vehicle support, local village fees, camping fees and boat to Zanzibar
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