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… they are amazingly organised, super ready and we all agreed at the end of the trip, it was well worth it. By the end, we had a routine, a team and a tight knit bunch of people, including the guides. Everyone was included and we all got something from the holiday.
A remarkable way to see Africa
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Client:
Susan Driano - from Ghana
Trip:
currently unavailable
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation.
The guides were delightful and they put together an excellent mix of biking, wildlife viewing and cultural experiences. We especially enjoyed the few nights we spent camping in very remote places. It was also pretty cool to ride along and have a zebra, wildebeest or other critter cross the track ahead or graze in the distance.
We are regular mountain bikers so did not find the riding particularly difficult from a technical standpoint but you do need to be in decent physical shape to enjoy the rides.
Ngorongoro Crater and Amboseli NP, both seen in a motorized vehicle, did not disappoint -- lots of wildlife, beautiful setting, etc.
The trip is for those who are comfortable with camping and getting a bit grubby. This isn't for you if you're looking for 5 star luxury (although the food was delicious). On our trip, there were only three clients so it made for a very relaxed and informal vibe. A group of ten (the maximum) would probably be a different experience.
We had a fantastic holiday and it was everything we had hoped for and more.
We saw most of the wild animalsAfrica is famous for and in their natural habitat as we biked across the plains and mountains of Kenya and Tanzania. It is truly a thrill to be biking along and have a view of a herd of Giraffe, Zebra or gazelle pass in front of you. The views of the landscapes in the Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and Usambara Mountains were breathtaking.
The staff were very knowledgeable and offered unique insights into the cultural differences of the regions as well as interesting facts about the unique vegetation, farming practices and lifestyles. We particularly enjoyed visiting a small pre-school and conversing with local Masai people. The biking was challenging on some days but not too difficult so it appeals to a wide variety of capabilities and there were opportunities for more experienced riders to put the hammer down.
One other footnote is that the camp food on the trip was anything but camp food and we truly enjoyed the variety and the quality of what was provided.
Thanks for your recommendation and if I return to Africa I would most likely use them as the tour provider.
Biking - what a great way to experience Africa. It was everything I have been looking for. Good preparation, support and organisation, the planning showed in the variety and range of experience.
Plus excellent food, bikes and kit, and interesting company. Although not a cheap holiday, it was certainly worth it, and I would like to go with them again next year. Loved it.
This trip offers a unique opportunity to those who wish to see Africa from more than a bus window or a lodge balcony. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes to bike, be outside, and camp.
Mandy, John, and Nash, the trip leaders, are knowledgeable and personable. John's family immigrated from Kenya to New Zealand, Nash is from a village North of Nairobi, and Mandy is an awesome cook--plying us with fresh biscotti and fruit on our bike breaks and cooking us pancakes in the morning to get us jump started. They have carefully researched routes and places to give the group a diverse experience of the landscapes and people in Kenya and Tanzania.
A sample day best demonstrates this trip's character. We began the day early--breaking camp from inside Amboseli National Park with a game drive where we saw the big five. We then drove for about 45 minutes out of the park to bike across dry Lake Amboseli which was so hot that mirages of water shimmered on either side of us. We ended the day at the base of a huge rock outcropping near a Masaai village that they have developed a relationship with over the years.
That evening, we had a "colonial" dinner of wine, fresh cheeses, salads, and fruits, on the rock. With the sun setting in the distance over the savanna and the silhouettes of acacia trees and the occasional giraffe's head, we lit a camp fire and spoke (via Nash, our translator) with two of the leaders of the Masaai village as a prelude to our visit to their actual homes the next day.
As this stellar day should reveal, this trip offers a once in a life time opportunity to the person who wishes to learn more about the people, and not just the animals, in Africa.
This is a must holiday for those with a bit of an adventurous spirit and those that don't mind getting close to the locals and the wildlife.
The well known sanitation problems are blown away by the amazing sites, sounds and views. But, if you really don't like camping, then don't do it!
The staff were brilliant. I don't know how they manage to cook up such marvellous fresh food on such spartan equipment.
The cycling was magnificently diverse in both terrain and outlook - far from worrying about sore bot's, it was something to look forward to each day. All capped off by a day with the Gorillas! This was 'life changing' stuff.
The only real niggle was the difficulty in changing travellers cheques locally - some good advice would have been useful here.
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Client:
Karen Cudahy - from United Kingdom
Trip:
currently unavailable
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday. It was amazing. Very well planned and organised. The itinerary was brillant as we got to see two countries rather than one. There was just enough challenge in it so as not to be too frightening.
The memory will remain fond in my mind for a very long time. The best holiday I have been on.
I had a wonderful experience with knowledgable friendly guides.
We did a number of interesting and creative things: camped at Masaai villages (and drank Masaai chai and toured a hut!!), watched the sunset with wine on the top of a mountain, biked across a dried lake, learned local languages, played with local kids and accompanied them to school (classes held outdoors beneath a tree in the middle of nowhwere), and slept under the stars with baboons.... I would give the tour a rating of 99.9 out of 100. Thanks! Ellen.
Itinerary
UNICYCLE AFRICA - Kenya & Tanzania
Travel at the pace of Africa on this 16 day unicycle adventure. Experience the culture, wildlife and landscapes of an amazing continent.
We are a small personal travel company with a passion for getting out and exploring new and exciting 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 riding with us you will realise that this is the perfect way to truly appreciate this magnificent continent.
On our 16 day unicycle adventure we travel from Nairobi in Kenya through Tanzania to Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean coast. Riding 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 unicycles 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. Riding through the Usambara Mountains and down to the tropical coastal forest and villages brings us finally to Dar es Salaam, “Haven of Peace”.
Some people choose to extend their trip and follow with a trek of Mt Kilimanjaro or experience the culture and buzz of Zanzibar Island. Either of which we can help you to arrange.
WHAT IS THE UNICYCLING LIKE? 12 days unicycling - 90% on dirt and 4x4 roads, some paved roads, and a wee bit of non-technical single track. While most of the riding on this trip is non-technical from a biking perspective it is suited to skilled unicyclists. A good level of fitness will add to the enjoyment of your trip. From 25km to 90km per day. Total distance approximately 550km.
THE BASIC LO-DOWN We travel between Nairobi in Kenya and Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean coast in Tanzania. 100% vehicle supported. Our trusty support vehicle carries all your luggage, helps you up those hills (if you like) and always has lunch, snacks and water at hand. Two Game parks included, Amboseli National Park (Kenya) and Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) included. Group size minimum 4, maximum 10 plus our leaders and local crew. Accommodation is twin share - 4 nights in hotels; 11 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. Includes visit to a rural primary school in Tanzania.
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.
Please remember that this is a guide only and due to unforeseen circumstances it may be necessary to make changes to the itinerary.
*Room upgrades are at your own cost and are subject to availability. ** School visits. The local schools in East Africa are very different to what we are used to in the western world. We have established a relationship with a school along our route which we try to visit on every tour and help in a small way with practical gifts etc. Please contact us for more information regarding these school visits and how you may be able to help them.
DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2012-13 Contact us for departure dates
PRICE FOR 2012 New Zealand dollars: $4190 (Plus local payment USD$300)
PRICE FOR 2013 New Zealand dollars: $4490 (Plus local payment USD$300)
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.
LOCAL PAYMENT is a part of your trip cost and is payable at the beginning of your trip to your tour leader at the pre-departure meeting on your arrival in Africa, rather than at the time of invoicing.
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