10 Days Kilimanjaro to Natron Cycling Tour
10 Days Kilimanjaro to Natron Cycling Tour
Overview
Our Cycling Challenge from Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes us through Tanzania’s lush green forests and dry bush lands, remote villages and bustling towns, and from its lakeside shores all the way to plantations! You will cycle along both rough/dirt roads and smooth tarmac roads under the warm tropical sun. Cyclists are provided with hot lunches each day during the tour, and there are several rest stops where cyclists can take a break, top-up their water supply, and enjoy fruits and snacks. The tour incorporates different aspects of Tanzania’s most beloved attractions, including its beautiful scenery, diverse cultures, and amazing wildlife – a once in a lifetime experience that far outweighs any ordinary cycling tour.
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
2 pax | 3 pax | 4 – 6 pax |
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US $5,000 | US $4,900 | US $4,750 |
Included/Excluded
- Mountain bikes
- All Park fees and village fees
- Government fees and taxes – inclusive of 18% VAT & Concession fees
- Accommodation on full board basics – Camping and hotel accommodation as indicated on the itinerary
- Unforgettable cycling experience!
- Up to 6 liters of bottled mineral water per participants per day (for cycling days)
- Game drive – Ngorongoro Crater
- Cultural experience is first-hand!
- English speaking tour guides + Safari driver guides
- Support vehicles and Proper Safari Vehicles
- All bike transfers
- Airport transfers – airport picks up
- Mountain Bikes (except for the participants who will be using their bikes)
- International flights (from/o home)
- All service charges and taxes
- Imported/premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Laundry (Available at the hotel)
- Personal Items (souvenirs, travel insurance, Visa fees, etc.)
- Government Imposed increase of Taxes and/or Park Fees
- Activities/day excursions not specified in itinerary
- Tips
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania and Check In to the Lodge
A Nature Horizons team member will be waiting for you at your arrival time. You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to your Lodge in Moshi town, situated on the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. You will meet your tour guides, who will brief you on your upcoming tour, and who will guide you through a bike fitting.
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2: Start Cycles from Moshi to West Kilimanjaro | 70km
We start cycling from our Lodge towards the Moshi – Arusha road. It is a short but challenging day as we go uphill around parts of northwest Kilimanjaro towards the mountain’s western side. Despite the segment’s rugged terrain, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro towering majestically into the African sky, as well as the bustling market of Sanya Juu. We will spend the night at the Olpopongi Cultural Maasai Village, allowing you to experience Maasai culture first hand.
Day 3: Cycle from Olpopongi Maasai Village to Ngusurai Plain | 55km
Our journey begins in the morning through the Maasai grazing plains, where we will meet the locals of Maasai and enjoy the thrilling view of the Sinya – Ngasurai plain and Shira Plateau; one of the three peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Sinya and Ngasurai open plains serve as a corridor for wildlife moving from the Amboseli National Park to these plains. The route will be completely off the beaten path, with no tarmac but the magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and Mt. Longido, on clear skies! We will end our ride on Longido, where we will spend our night camping in tents.
Day 4: Cycle from Longido to Gelai Bomba | 45 km
Today’s landscape consists of dramatic acacia plains and mountain forests with excellent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and at the end, the glorious Mountain of God, Oldoinyo Lengai. Some wildlife can be seen on the way, including giraffes, hyenas, zebras, kudu, impala, ostriches, and many other species of birds. The terrain is a bit challenging, with many ups and downs; as such, we will be prepared with our favorite snacks and tropical fruits at our water stops to keep our energy levels up! We will arrive at our camp exhausted but elated
Day 5: Cycles from Gelai Bomba to Lake Natron | 45 km
We cycle across the low saddle between the mountains of Kitumbeine and Gelai, with the magnificent view of Oldoinyo Lengai. Today we see more of the wildlife that populates the region while on two wheels. We will proceed with our last and the most difficult challenge heading to Lake Natron! It tends to be quite hot, with rocky and loose gravel terrain that includes sharp, challenging corners and seasonal rivers to be crossed! Lunch will be served halfway through the trek before heading to Lake Natron Tented Camp, where our cycling tour ends! We conclude our experience with a memorable feast-style Celebratory Barbeque Dinner.
Day 6 + Day 7: Lake Natron Surroundings Tours
Our 2-day Lake Natron surroundings tour is a chance for you to have your own mini-adventure. You might take your bikes and ride to the nearby river to cool off in the natural plunge pools, or trek to Lake Natron to wander around its deep red-colored lake. If you crave a more serious adventure, you might get an early start on the day and climb Ol Doinyo Lengai for its famous views of the African sunrise. No technical equipment or skills are needed, though the climb is long and steep and with large sections of scree/rubble/rocks/gravel. Additionally, as it does get cold in the early mornings, you might pack more suitable clothing for the chillier climate. You might also try our family favorite, the Kamakia Waterfalls trail. A truly stunning trek, it follows the river and sometimes requires you to walk waist-deep in the water! However, it is all worthwhile for a swim in the beautiful waterwall.
Day 8: From Lake Natron to Mto wa Mbu | 120 km (half cycle, half drive)
Following a day to yourself, you find yourself back in the saddle as you embark on a brutal 120km bike ride. This stage will test both body and mind, but is made worthwhile by the chance to see giraffes, gazelles, and zebras up close. The best sight of them all, though, is the view of the Great Rift Valley, which runs alongside our path all the way from Lake Natron to Mto wa Mbu and overnight at the Fanaka campsite.
Day 9: From Mto wa Mbu to Moshi
We’ll reboard our vehicles nice and early for the drive back to Moshi, stopping in Arusha for a spot of souvenir shopping and a chance to sample some local food for lunch. We arrive back in Moshi with plenty of time to enjoy an optional final celebratory dinner with our fellow cyclists.
Day 10: The Road to Home
You will wake up and prepare to board your flight home! Your guide will travel with you up until we drop you off at the airport. You will leave filled with memories you won’t soon forget.
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ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Moshi (Before Cycling)
Accommodation during Cycling
Camping
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Our TripAdvisor Reviews
Jennifer F2025-04-27Amazing Tanzanian Safari Nature Horizons planned an unforgettable Tanzanian safari for 20 guests on a yoga retreat. Beginning in the planning stages, Dominick was helpful, knowledgeable, and would go out of his way to ensure we had an amazing trip planned. He was on top of the details, such as collecting passport and travel info, and answered all of our questions. Because of NHT’s attention to detail? Our guests enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip. If we needed anything during our stay, Dominick was responsive and would get any problem resolved. Every detail was fine tuned, and several of the accommodations were beyond expectation. The guides he set us up would were funny, personable, and genuinely cared to make sure we had the best safari experience. I highly recommend the hot air balloon ride!If you are looking to plan a Tanzanian safari, FIBI! Look no further and reach out to Dominick for a life-changing vacation.
Erin Y2025-04-23Magical restorative adventure! My yoga studio hosted an unforgettable trip to Tanzania, thanks to Nature Horizon Tours! Every detail was perfectly planned—from the beautiful accommodations to the incredible excursions and welcoming local guides. The trip created space for adventure, reflection, and connection, making it both inspiring and restorative. We came home with lasting memories, a deeper bond as a group, and new friendships that we truly treasure. This experience far exceeded our expectations, and we’re so grateful for the care and thought that went into every moment. We can’t wait to travel with this team again!
Jen B2025-04-08Life-Changing Safari I am very grateful for Natures Horizons Tours for providing the trip of a lifetime. They ensured our safety, took care of all of our needs, and treated us with the best care and consideration even when some of us didn’t deserve it. This tour company is very PROFESSIONAL!! They know what they are doing and they do it very well. I would tour with them again in a heartbeat! The attached photo is completely untouched. This is how close they got us to the action! If we weren’t in the rover, this beautiful but very full, lioness was only feet away. We could see every beautiful detail of her.
Nancy C2025-04-06Lasting memories My trip to Tanzania was amazing. Nature Horizons put together a fantastic itinerary. Our guides were knowledgeable, hard working, and friendly. They turned the Safari from a trip into an awesome and unforgettable experience.
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Shreya B2025-03-11Excellent customer care! We travel a lot and for the first time let Nature Horizons Tours plan our trip for us! It was an amazing experience as there was always someone to take care of us and our needs. Our daughter needed urgent care on the last day of the trip and we were helped all the way through! Better than 5*s!!!
Mary D2025-02-11Fantastic Safari My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the safari that we took thru Nature Horizons Tours in Tanzania last month. It truly was a trip of a life time. We saw lots of animals and birds throughout Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. To see 20 elephants (including babies) casually stroll by us was an experience I will never forget. Another time, we saw two herds of zebras that must have totaled 20,000 zebras. WOW! Our guide, Praygod was great and we really enjoyed spending time with him. He was great at identifying animals and provided lots of the environmental, historical and cultural information. I recommend bringing a notebook to write down all the animals you will see.One advantage we had with Natures Horizon compared to other Safari companies is that there are only four people in a jeep during the safari (well, plus the driver). This was really nice being able to easily see animals on both sides of the jeep without stepping over people. We saw a lot of jeeps that had 6 people in them.Everyone associated with Nature Horizons Tours and the lodges we stayed at went out of their way to make our stay/experience fantastic. We learned that if there was something that we wanted, we just had to ask. At the Kilimanjaro Lux Camp, Grace personally made avocado toast for us each morning. In Zanzibar, we asked the driver where we could buy spices and he took us to a local outdoor market which I appreciated as I enjoy experiencing the local experience.It was a great trip and I would have no doubt that I would go on another tour led by Natures Horizons
Trail311312224182025-02-11Fantastic Photo Safari I traveled with Nature Horizons to Tanzania in 2024. I am writing this review as a Travel Agent. My clients just returned from their safari with Nature Horizons. From the time they booked, Dominick was in close contact with both me and my clients. He made sure that all of our questions or concerns were handled very quickly. He took the time to do zoom calls with me and my clients more than once to make sure that they were comfortable with everything to do with the trip. While there were a couple of things lost in translation with his team in Tanzania, they were minor and were dealt with immediately. The driver/guide is the absolute best. The lodging, while not close to town, was all very nice with fabulous food. The balloon ride is not to be missed! One of the things that I appreciate the most is that Dominick will not take more than 4 people in a vehicle, even though more can fit. He wants every passenger to have the best view, no matter which side of the vehicle has the views of the wildlife. I am very happy with Dominick and his team at Nature Horizons and would not hesitate to use them again for myself and my clients!
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