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| Tanzania - The Ultimate Biking Adventure |
Want to see Africa in a different way?.Get off the beaten track and immerse yourself in the amazing back roads of Tanzania by bike, and experience Africa in a way you never thought possible.
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LATE AVAILABILITY OFFER - 10% discount for departure date 21st June 2008.
Travel at the pace of Africa on this 16 day mountain bike adventure.
Experience the culture, wildlife and landscapes of an amazing continent.
We are is 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 biking with us you will realise that this is the only way to truly appreciate this magnificent continent.
On our 16 day Tanzanian biking adventure we travel from Arusha, the safari capital of East Africa, to Dar es Salaam 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 walk in Arusha National Park and on the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro and take a game drive in 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”.
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.
We regret that we will not be including Kenya in our biking adventure this year - 2008 due to the current ‘unrest’. As we have many colleagues, friends and family in Kenya who need our support now more than ever we will be fund raising throughout the year to assist the many people who have been displaced from their homes. If you would like to make a donation please contact us. We plan to return to our normal Kenya and Tanzania itinerary in 2009.
TRIP PROFILE
16 days Adventure Biking and Game Parks, Arusha to Dar es Salaam (Reverse also available)
WHAT IS THE BIKING LIKE?
* 12 days biking - 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 some off road biking experience will help.
* 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 Arusha 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, Arusha National Park and Ngorongoro Crater included.
* Group size minimum 4, maximum 10 plus our leaders and local crew.
* Accommodation is twin share - 1 night in a hotel; and single or double for 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.
* Includes visit to a rural primary school in Tanzania.
ITINERARY – Arusha to Dar es Salaam
Day 1 - Arrive in Arusha.
Day 2 - Bike through Arusha National park.
Day 3 – Bike around the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Day 4-5 – Bike through the wide open spaces of Tanzania to Maasai Village.
Day 6 - Bike to Arusha.
Day 7 - Biking into the Great Rift Valley.
Day 8 - Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 9 – Bike and walk on the lush southern slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro.
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.
DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2008
Sat June 21st to Sun July 6th 2008: Arusha to Dar es Salaam.
Sat July 12th to Sun July 27th 2008: Dar es Salaam to Arusha.
Sat Aug 2nd to Sun Aug 17th 2008: Arusha to Dar es Salaam.
Sat Aug 23rd to Sun Sept 7th 2008: Dar es Salaam to Arusha.
Sat Sept 20th to Sun Oct 5th 2008: Arusha to Dar es Salaam.
Sat Oct 11th to Sun Oct 26th 2008: Dar es Salaam to Arusha.
DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2009
Sat June 20th to Sun July 5th 2009: Nairobi to Dar es Salaam ~ Unicycling trip
Sat July 11th to Sun July 26th 2009: Nairobi to Dar es Salaam.
Sat Aug 1st to Sun Aug 16th 2009: Dar es Salaam to Nairobi.
Sat Aug 22nd to Sun Sept 6th 2009: Nairobi to Dar es Salaam.
Sat Sept 12th to Sun Sept 27th 2009: Dar es Salaam to Nairobi.
Sat Oct 3rd to Sun Oct 18th 2009: Nairobi to Dar es Salaam.
Sat Oct 24th to Sun Nov 8th 2009: Dar es Salaam to Nairobi.
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Prices for 2008 & 2009
Euro 1970 (Plus bike hire USD$200; local payment in country USD$200)
• 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. (See Pre-departure Information)
What is Adventure biking?
• We get off the beaten track onto remote and little used dirt roads as much as possible. Some of the time we use paved roads and also at times single track, the later with not too much technical difficulty. There is sometimes the opportunity for getting off the main tracks and onto some more serious off road biking if you wish.
• All our biking is vehicle supported which means all your gear is carried for you. Lunch and water are always at hand.
• If you need a break from the saddle you can ride in the vehicle at any time.
• You don’t need to be a fitness fanatic to come with us, but a reasonable standard of fitness is required and makes your trip more enjoyable.
• This trip is not about covering as many miles as possible. It is about experiencing Africa from a different perspective, meeting the local people and experiencing the sights sounds and smells of Africa. You will become part of the landscape and environment we are passing through, merging with the people and wildlife that we encounter along the way.
• People who come with us enjoy the active outdoors and want something different in a holiday. By doing one of our trips you’re not just a spectator, but part of the scene getting to touch, smell and see what’s going on from close-up rather than as a passer-by.
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NOTE: due to weather conditions this trip does not run between the months of November and May
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