Overview
Ride your bike with experienced guide inside Arusha National park, you might get to see different animals like giraffe, monkeys, black and white colobus buffaloes, zebras and various birds’ species. During your ride will be guided with armed ranger and a support vehicle(s) to ensure safety.
This tour lets you explore beautiful areas of the park rarely visited while on safari hence giving you the ultimate wilderness experience. Apart from the wildlife and scenery there is a wealth of history you will uncover from this tour including the history of the park and the early missionaries who used to live in this area. In order to ensure your complete safety and comfort, you will be accompanied with an armed ranger and support vehicle(s) throughout your tour. Whenever you get tired you can just hop off your bike and onto the support vehicle. Come explore one of Tanzania’s most beautiful parks with us.
Arusha National Park (137 sq km) is found in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. Arusha National Park is one of the most beautiful and attractive game reserves in northern part of Tanzania, the park has three significance features which include Mount Meru (4566m) which is the second tallest mountain in Tanzania, Ngurdoto Crater (3km) and alkaline Momela Lakes. Riding inside the park will allow you to explore the scenery and wildlife animals at a very close distance. Allow yourself to have fun and joy by cycling inside Arusha National Park.
Highlights
What we'll do?
Cycling to Arusha National Park | 25 Km
Your bike ride starts off with a gradual ascent as you head south of the park along the main dirt road. Along the sides of the roads you will cycle past families of baboons and blue monkeys. After cycling for about 2.5km we will take a 1km detour towards Margarete Trappe’s grave. Margarete Trappe also known as the “Iron Lady” was one of the early missionaries who lived in the area and was regarded as Africa’s greatest huntress. Here you will get a brief explanation about the history of Margarete and her impact on the area before continuing with your ride. After riding on the main road for about 5 km you will turn right and enter the Kilinga Loop. This loop which spans 7.km traverses the thick lush forest. Due to the canopy cover, the path will be muddy on some sections hence making it the most challenging but fun to ride section of the tour. After completing the Kilinga loop you will continue cycling gradually downhill along the main dirt road for about 3km towards the Ngongongare gate where you tour ends
Total Distance: 25km Path: Off road Highlights: Abundant animals, Beautiful scenery, Game drive
Meeting point:
Moshi / Arusha
What is included?
Lunch
Drinking water
Game drive in the park
Park ranger with a gun
Bikes and helmet
All entry fees
Support vehicle
Tour guide
What is not included?
Tips for your crew
Accommodation
Personal items