NCA 45 – Cycling Tours

Biking does not get better than what is available in Tanzania. There are thousands of miles of single-track routes to explore. Most of these paths are nice and smooth and easy to ride. Obviously, there are more challenging routes for the adventurer. The mountain bike rides are designed to give you both wildlife and cultural experience.

Arusha
Biking at Usa River and Tengeru Villages

This is a short and easy 2-hours ride mainly on single-track trails through the farming villages on the outskirts of Arusha. Most of this ride is flat and the tracks are moderate to good. You will encounter local Tanzanian farmers, kids, and general farming communities. The ride is partly shaded.

Biking at Usa River, Tengeru village, and Mount Meru (half day)
This 3-hour bike ride will take you through the farming villages of the Usa River as well as Tengeru. You will also ride a bit up the lower slopes of Mount Meru, into the lush farms of these slopes. Most of the tracks are in moderate to good condition.

Biking at Usa River, Tengeru village, and Mount Meru (full day)
This full-day ride will take you through the farming villages of the Usa River as well as Tengeru. You will also ride a bit up the lower slopes of Mount Meru, into the lush farms of these slopes. This ride will be strenuous with steep up-and-down tracks following forest trails. Most of the tracks are in moderate to good condition.

Biking in Arusha National Park (full day)


You will enjoy a short game drive through the park en route to Ngurodoto Crater from where you will start your ride. The ride mainly goes around the rim of the Crater with stunning views into the Crater. A ranger will accompany the ride since it is possible to encounter buffalo. Other animals likely to be seen are Colobus Monkeys, giraffes, and various bird species. The ride is partly on a gravel track and partly on a small animal track that can allow for some muddy riding. There are steep up and steep down parts during this ride.

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