Mountain Biking Africa | Firecloud Adventure Travel Africa

Country:	Tanzania
Nearest Town:	Arusha
Type of trek:	Mountain biking
Duration:	6 nights
Difficulty*:	Moderate
Technicality:	Dirt roads and tracks with limited technical sections
Accomm:	Lodges and satellite camps
Best time:	December to February or July to October
Min group size:	Two people

*Difficulty: Easy Trails follow wide gravel roads or well used paths. Distances are shorter and gradients are moderate. Moderate A good level of riding fitness is required. Distances are slightly longer and gradients can be steeper. Moderate to Demanding A good level of riding fitness is required together with some technical biking skills. Distances can vary but gradients tend to be steeper and terrain more demanding. Demanding A high level of fitness is required as well as technical biking skills. Trails are less defined and gradients can be steep. Distances are longer. Extreme Single track, steep climbs and thrilling downhills, a high level of fitness, endurance and technical skills required.

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Kilimanjaro Wildlife Mountain Bike Trek

Description

An exciting and unique way to explore East Africa! Mountain-bike on trails through the region’s premier nature reserves and National Parks. Exploring the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, the route takes you through spectacular valleys teeming with wildlife, including some of Africa’s largest elephant. Spend your evenings relating the day’s adventures around the campfire and enjoy the comfort of unique safari camps and lodges. This trek can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate level of cycling fitness.

Highlights

Mountain biking through prime wildlife areas of East Africa
Stylish comfortable accommodation in a variety of camps
Beautiful scenery, unique fauna & flora and spectacular game viewing

Sample Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met and transferred to the Ndarakwai Tented Lodge in west Kilimanjaro where you will be staying overnight. Use the free time in the evening to check your bike and gear and make sure you are ready for the trek.

Day 2
After breakfast you start the trek with a leisurely ride around the Ndarakwai Ranch. The area has fantastic wildlife and you can experience game viewing from a different perspective. The day’s ride takes you out to a remote satellite camp where you’ll stop for lunch before continuing on your explorations for the afternoon.

Day 3
Today you continue through the Ndarakwai Ranch, around the base of Kilimanjaro to the Amboseli Park on the border with Kenya. Following the guidance of the rangers you may have an opportunity to bike near some of Africa’s largest elephant. Overnight is spent at a satellite camp.

Day 4
Taking a more relaxed pace, the day’s biking takes you on an exploration of the park. In the afternoon enjoy a good book on the veranda or take an afternoon nap to ensure you’re well rested for the next day’s ride.

Day 5
A long day of riding ahead, make an early start and enjoy the spectacular scenery as you bike across the valley between Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Wildlife is abundant in this area so you’re sure to enjoy some great game viewing along the way. The night will be spent at a camp inside the forests of the Arusha National Park.

Day 6
The day is at leisure to recover from the previous day’s ride. There is also the option to enjoy some day walks and explore some of the Arusha park. Overnight at the forest camp once again.

Day 7
After breakfast check out of the camp and transfer to Kilimanajaro Airport for your flight home.