Kenya and Tanzania Biking Adventure
Escape Adventures is a small personal travel company with a passion for getting out and exploring new and exiting destinations around the world. Most people believe that the only way to see Africa is by vehicle. We know from experience that after a couple of days biking with us you will realise that this is the only way to truly appreciate this magnificent continent.
On our 16 day biking adventure we travel from Nairobi in Kenya through Tanzania to Dar es Salam on the Indian Ocean coast; or the reverse journey (see itineraries below). Biking far from busy roads and main tourist routes you will experience a different face of Africa - local villages and traditional tribesmen, breathtaking scenery and wildlife grazing on the plains. We travel through open savannah, desert, mountain rainforest and tropical coastline. We follow the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro with its snow-covered peaks and camp in the wilderness under a cloudless African sky.
We take a break from our bikes to view Amboseli National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, which hosts the largest concentration of plains game anywhere in the world and gives you the wildlife experience that East Africa is famous for.
Enjoy a day hike and visit a local school in the unspoilt Usambara Mountains. Biking through the Usambara Mountains and down to the tropical coastal forest and villages brings us finally to Dar es Salaam, “Haven of Peace”.
TRIP PROFILE
16 Days Adventure Biking and Game parks, Nairobi to Dar es Salaam or Dar es Salaam to Nairobi.
• 12 days biking, 90% dirt,4x4 and gravel roads and some paved roads. Some off road biking experience is preferred. From 25km to 90km per day, 100% vehicle supported.
• 2 Game parks, Amboseli National Park (Kenya) and Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) included.
• Group size minimum 4, maximum 10 plus Escape leaders and local staff.
• Accommodation is twin share, 1 night in a hotel and 14 nights camping. (Upgrades to rooms are available at some campsites at your own expense).
• Food includes 3 meals per day from dinner on Day-1 to breakfast Day-16. This excludes 2 lunches and 2 evening meals which are at your own expense to give you the opportunity to experience local cuisine.
ITINERARY – Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
Day 1 - Arrive in Nairobi.
Day 2 - Biking across open savannah.
Day 3-4 - Bike to Amboseli National Park.
Day 5 - Game viewing, bike to Maasai Village.
Day 6 - Bike to Tanzanian border.
Day 7 - Bike to Arusha.
Day 8 - Biking into the Great Rift Valley.
Day 9 - Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 10 - Transfer west, pm bike to secluded river campsite.
Day 11-13 - Bike and explore the Usambara Mountains, plus school visit.
Day 14 - Bike to the Indian Ocean coast.
Day 15 - Bike to Dar es Salaam.
Day 16 - Fly out or relax by the ocean.
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Meal Options |
Non-Veg (all) |
Vegetarian |
Organic |
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Non-Veg (fish/chicken) |
Vegan |
Ayurvedic |
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Diabetic |
Low Salt |
Low Fat/Cholesterol |
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Kosher |
Hindu |
Muslim |
Additional: All your meals as stated in the trip profile are included and mostly prepared for you by your tour leaders. We do also visit some local café’s and restaurants along the way, but don’t expect silver service on a daily basis! If you wish to help towards these meals, or have a favourite you like to treat the crew with then you are definitely more than welcome! Some lunches and evening meals, as per trip profile are not included - to give you the opportunity to experience local cuisine. We most definitely are able to cater for vegetarians and special diets, and if this includes you, it is essential to advise us of this before your tour begins.
An example of typical meals during a trip:
Breakfast - Fresh fruit, cereal, toast, cooked breakfast on occasions, hot drinks.
Lunch - Picnic style lunch, fresh salads, cold meats, cheese, fruit, nuts, bread etc.
Evening - Good wholesome camp-cooked meals using as much local fresh produce as possible.
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| Additional |
• Prices include transport, meals, accommodation and activities for the duration of the trip as per detailed itinerary.
• Prices do NOT include airfares, visas, airport taxes, optional meals, optional activities and excursions, vaccinations and personal equipment.
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| Nearby Attractions |
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kenya
Masai Mara
Zanzibar
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Detailed Itinerary.
DAY 1 – Arrive in Nairobi, free day. Airport transfers can be arranged. Alternatively taxis are available outside the airport, approx $USD 20 to the Hotel where we will meet for a pre departure meeting at 5pm.
NOTE- please change money on arrival at the airport for at least the first week of your trip.
DAY 2 - We take a short drive out to the surrounding plains. From here we begin biking on undulating tarmac and dirt roads through the African savannah. A fairly gentle day of approx 25kms to ease us into the saddle brings us to an ostrich farm where we camp for the night.
DAY 3 - Heading away from civilisation we bike on dirt roads towards Amboseli National Park, meeting up with Masai tribesmen and various plains game along the way before spending the night under the clear African sky in the open bush. Approx 82kms biking.
DAY 4 - We continue biking on dirt roads and tracks to Amboseli National Park, renown for its huge herds of elephant and stunning views of Mt Kilimanjaro. We finish the day with a short game drive into the park to the campsite. Approx 50kms biking.
DAY 5 - With an early start we spend the morning on a game drive through Amboseli. Leaving the park after lunch we bike across the dry bed of Lake Amboseli and around the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to camp in the shadow of
the massive mountain. Approx 25kms biking.
DAY 6 - A relaxed morning gives us the chance to visit a Masai manyatta, (village) and experience their traditional culture and lifestyle. We continue biking around the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro towards the Tanzanian border. Approx 45kms biking.
DAY 7 - After crossing through the Kenya/Tanzania border we drive on towards Arusha the safari capital of East Africa. After lunch, back on our bikes and you choose between the paved road or dirt roads and tracks for approx 25kms to the Meserani Snake Park. Lunch at own cost.
DAY 8 - A full day of paved roads to really stretch out the legs as we bike away from Arusha. We again encounter Masai tribesmen herding their cattle and some plains game. The afternoon brings us to Mto Wa Mbu, a small town at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment.
Explore the town and visit local craft markets. Evening meal at own cost. Approx 89kms biking.
(Upgrades to rooms available*).
DAY 9 - With an early start we drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural Garden of Eden, and spend the day game viewing the highest concentration of plains game in Africa, Returning to Arusha in the evening.
DAY 10 - Departing Arusha we begin heading towards the coast, driving south past Kilimanjaro and the huge wide open spaces of the Masai Steppe. We finish the day with a 40km ride to a secluded campsite on the banks of a quiet meandering river. Lunch at own cost.
DAY 11 - Climbing away from the plains we head up into the Usumbara Mountains, driving up for the main climb then biking on towards Lushoto - an old German colonial town nestled high in the mountains. From here we bike up to a viewpoint overlooking the endless plains below then continue further into the mountains to camp at a rustic colonial lodge. (Upgrades to rooms available*).
Approx 45kms biking.
DAY 12 - A well earned rest day for those who wish. Or join with a guide from the local village for a day hike into the stunning Usambara Mountains with unspoilt forests and views that go on forever. Here we have a chance to visit a local school.**
(Upgrades to rooms available*).
DAY 13 - “The ultimate day” - What goes up must come down; biking further into these beautiful mountains we pass through pristine rainforest and village farmland. This is an area that rarely, if ever gets visited by travellers and the welcome and response we receive from the local population is fantastic. You have the choice of 2 routes back down, and then after lunch a gentle 14kms
of scenic winding tarmac to get us back down to the plains below. (Upgrades to rooms available*). Approx 60kms biking.
DAY 14 - With the tropical coastline as our goal we bike along a little used dirt road and through sleepy palm lined villages to meet the Indian Ocean at Bagamoyo. This small historic town right on the coast is at the end of what once was the major slave and trading route through East Africa. We camp at a lodge right on the beach. Evening meal at own cost. (Upgrades to rooms available*). Approx 65kms biking.
DAY 15 - We bike through old Bagamoyo town then follow the coastal road to Dar es Salaam “Haven of peace”. A quick check of the local fish market to choose our dinner then a last gentle ride along the coast to our campsite - arriving in time to enjoy a swim in the Indian Ocean. Approx 25kms biking.
DAY 16 - If you are flying out today we can arrange a transfer to the airport or to your hotel if you are staying on in Dar es Salaam. If you are staying on in Africa, we can help you arrange beach bungalow accommodation or a trip to Zanzibar Island.
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Optional
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| Our Certificatons |
2 x Experienced bike leaders, full pre-hospital first aid training, bike mechanic and driver on all tours. |
Mountain Biking Skills & Disciplines |
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Road Cycling |
Urban Terrain |
Lap Racing |
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Offroad Biking |
Cross-country |
Hill Climb |
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Downhill |
FreeStyle |
Dirt Jumping |
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