8 -Day Epic Northern Tanzania Cycling Tour
From Crater Lake Trails to Kilimanjaro Forests and Arusha’s Hidden Beauty
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
- Meet and greet by your Daystar Adventure Safaris guide.
- Drive to Lake Chala, a stunning crater lake on the border of Tanzania and Kenya.
- Afternoon at leisure — optional warm-up ride around the lake or sunset hike.
- Overnight: Lake Chala Safari Lodge or similar
- Distance: 65 km | Terrain: Hilly with gravel roads
- Ride through scenic banana plantations, coffee farms, and Chagga villages.
- Pass through Rombo District toward the Rongai region near Kilimanjaro’s northeastern slopes.
- Optional detour to see the Snow Cap viewpoint depending on weather visibility.
- Overnight: Snow cap cottages or similar standard.
- Distance: 70 km | Terrain: Gradual ascent and descent, dusty trails
- Traverse through lush montane forest to open plains of West Kilimanjaro.
- Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s western face and open landscapes.
- Possibility to meet Maasai herders and visit their bomas.
- Overnight: West Kilimanjaro Tented Camp or similar standard
- Distance: 80 km | Terrain: Dirt roads and forest edge trails
- Ride south through Sinya plains and transition to Ngarenanyuki village near Arusha National Park.
- Enjoy local interactions and untouched rural life in this hidden gem.
- Overnight: Ngarenanyuki Village in the tented camp.
- Distance: Flexible | Terrain: Forest trails, hills, and open savannah
- Early morning entry into Arusha National Park with armed ranger escort.
- 3 Hours game drive or Walking safari to spot wildlife and beautiful scenery
- Spot wildlife: zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, colobus monkeys, and more.
- Take lunch by the lake momela and enjoy flamingos and othe species of birds more than 300 species.
- Optional canoeing at Momella Lake (non-cycling activity).
- Overnight: Lodge near the park entrance
- Distance: 45 km | Terrain: Paved + rural tracks
- Descend toward Tengeru, nestled on the slopes of Mount Meru.
- Visit coffee farms, coffee experience, participate in local banana beer brewing, and enjoy local food tasting.
- Cooking class and storytelling around the fire.
- Overnight: Tengeru Cultural Lodge or similar.
- Option 1: Relaxation & community tour (schools, permaculture farms)
- Option 2: Challenging forest cycling loop on the lower slopes of Mt. Meru (30–50 km)
- Afternoon local market visit or chill by the lake
- Farewell dinner with local dance performance
- Overnight: Same Lodge in Tengeru
- Morning at leisure or short walk in nearby forest trails.
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight or continue with other arrangements.
✅ Airport Transfers
✅ 7 Nights’ Accommodation (Lodges, Camps, Cultural Stays)
✅ Mountain Bikes (or E-Bike Option 200 $) & Safety Gear
✅ Support Vehicle & Mechanic
✅ All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✅ Park Fees (Arusha NP Cycling)
✅ Cultural Fees (Tengeru)
✅ English-speaking Cycling Guide
✅ Drinking Water & Snacks during Rides
❌ International Flights
❌ Travel Insurance and Visas
❌ Tips & Personal Expenses
❌ Optional Activities (e.g., canoeing, e-bike upgrade)
