Overview
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,
zebra, gazelles, impalas, giraffes and baboons. Depending on the time
of year, elephants are a very common sight given the region lies
along an elephant corridor linking Kenya’s Amboseli’s National Park
& Mt. Kilimanjaro. This region is home to the nomadic Maasai
herdsmen who co-exist with the surrounding wildlife hence the term
Maasai Land. Given the rich culture of the Maasai people and the variety
of wildlife, a cycling tour in this area is ideal for those
discerning travelers looking for an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path
adventure experience comprising of walking, photography, culture and
scenery
Tour Summary: Duration: 6 – 8 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate
Path: Dirt & Gravel Road
Total Distance: 49km
Highlights: Abundant Wildlife, Maasai Culture, Amazing Scenery
Itinerary
At 0700hrs
you will be transferred from your hotel in Moshi to Simba Farm where you
will start your bike tour. Your cycle today starts with a downhill
slope through the farm as you head toward the main rough road. You
follow the main rough road through the Ngare Nairobi village and cycle
along the
Ndarakwai Conservancy border towards the West Kilimanjaro airstrip.
You then follow the main dirt road towards the Tinga Tinga village. You
will then
proceed south towards the Ngabobo Village cycling through the dry
and arid open grasslands, an environment completely different from the
lush, green
slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro which you have left behind. Wildlife such
as wildebeest, giraffes, zebra and elands can be seen on this section of
the ride.
The final part of the path is a gradual ascent on a gravel road as
you cycle through the Ngabobo Village towards the Maasai Lodge where the
tour ends.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi.
***End of Tour***
Pricing
| GROUP SIZE | PRICE PER PERSON |
| 1 PAX | $190 |
| 2 TO 4 PAX | $150 |
| 5 TO 9 PAX | $120 |
| 10 & ABOVE PAX | $100 |
Included
- TREK Mountain Hardtail 4300 & Merida Matts 20-D Hardtail Mountain Bikes
- Support Vehicle(s)
- English speaking guide
- Packed lunch
- Bottled mineral water
- All village, government fees and taxes
- Helmets
Excluded
- Tips to the guide and support crew
- Drinks at the Maasai Lodge
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Moshi or Arusha
