MOTORCYCLE:
Royal Enfield Himalayan. Motorcycle rental is included in the tour price.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Ride the Wild Heart of Africa: Tanzania Like You’ve Never Seen It
Skip the tourist traps. This is 10 days of pure, throttle-pinned adventure through the beating heart of Tanzania—on a motorcycle that doesn’t care if the road ends, because the road was never the point.
You’ll carve through the wild steppes of Maasai country, ride alongside herds of antelope on open plains, and might even ride next to giraffes in the rift valley. Then trade the adrenaline for new experiences, as you meet the Maasai people, dive into the chaos of local markets, and share stories under starlit skies.
Climb into the clouds as you ride the winding tracks of the Usambara Mountains—steep, remote, and rugged, where the landscape is all rock, mist, and ancient forest. No elephants here, just switchbacks, river crossings, and enough grit to make your hands feel like leather.
From gravel to sand, single track to asphalt, every day throws you something different. One minute you’re riding beneath acacia trees on a red dirt trail, the next you’re navigating riverbeds that forgot they weren’t roads. And just when you think it can’t get better—you’ll climb into a 4×4 and descend into the otherworldly Ngorongoro Crater, coming face to horn with the endangered black rhino in Mkomazi Park.
This isn’t a vacation. It’s a proper reckoning for riders who want Africa loud, raw, and unfiltered – definitely not your weekend ride to Starbucks! If you’re looking for a trip that changes your idea of adventure—this is it.
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS:
West Kilimanjaro Ride
- Ride through open plains framed by dramatic views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro looming in the distance
Optional Mkomazi National Park & Rhino Sanctuary
- Rare opportunity to see endangered black rhinos
- Birdwatcher’s paradise with over 450 species
- Sweeping views of the Pare and Usambara Mountains
Usambara Mountains – Lushoto
Twist through lush mountain passes
Cooler altitudes, dense forests, and stunning vistas
Colonial architecture and quiet villages
Orkesumet and the Maasai Steppes
- Remote riding across vast grasslands
- Authentic Maasai settlements
- Endless horizons
Lake Burunge Region
- Ride through baobab-dotted landscapes
- Wildlife sightings including antelope and zebras
- Beautiful lakeside sunset views
- Wild 70km single track riding
Karatu & Optional Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- 4×4 game drive (optional) to spot elephants, lions, and possibly rhinos
UNESCO World Heritage site with jaw-dropping scenery
Return to Arusha
- Final ride through the Tanzanian heartland
- Celebrate the end of the adventure with your fellow road warriors
- Attempt to explain to your friend back home why your boots smell like dust, goat, and freedom
WEATHER:
Temperatures will range from a possible 20 degrees at night to 35C some days. Our ride will be around 1,600m. Some rain is possible but unlikely.
MOTORCYCLE GEAR:
We strongly recommend “adventure” or hard-shell type boots for this ride. Bring your own gear. Stay away from open-face helmets because of the thorns.
LUGGAGE:
We will be traveling light. Try not to take more than one 20kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof. For riding days, take with you a small backpack or waterproof bag, with straps, to enable you to attach it to your motorbike. On this tour, we recommend a backpack of max 16L with a 2L water bladder.
IMPORTANT, REMEMBER:
Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended. It is compulsory if you have traveled to areas where yellow fever is endemic.
Take with you: mosquito repellent, sun screen & hat, swimming costume.
Hydration is important. We recommend a water bladder.
Try not to take more than one 20kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof. You will be able to leave luggage or bags in Arusha. Avoid hard luggage, which can get damaged and is difficult to pack in the support car.
The visa for Tanzania ($50 for most nationalities, $100 for North Americans) is best done at the airport upon arrival.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
1900
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (1.03)
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a hotel in Arusha.
DAY 2 (2.03)
Arusha – Matadi
DAY 3 (3.03)
Matadi – Same
(Optional visit to Mkomazi National Park – Rhino Sanctuary)
DAY 4 (4.03)
Same – Mtae
DAY 5 (5.03)
Mtae – Orkesumet
DAY 6 (6.03)
Orkesumet – Burungee
DAY 7 (7.03)
Burungee – Karatu
DAY 8 (8.03)
Optional Ngorongoro Safari 4×4 or a free day
DAY 9 (9.03)
Karatu – Arusha
DAY 10 (10.03)
Departure
THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL, OR WEATHER CONDITIONS.
YOUR OPINIONS
FROM GOOGLE
Google rating score: 5.0 of 5,based on 47 reviews
PRICE INCLUDES:
MOTORCYCLE
4X4 CAR
GUIDE
SUPPORT CAR
MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL
ACTIVITIES
Hadza tribe visit.
Massai tribe cultural event.
INSURANCE
- Basic travel insurance.
- Tourist Guarantee Fund fee.
- Tourist Support Fund fee.
IMPORTANT: For an additional fee, there is an option to independently extend the insurance within the Signal Iduna Safe Travels and/or Global Rescue partner offer. The price of the tour includes basic travel insurance.
PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR
WELCOME PACK
PRICE NOT INCLUDES:
- Airline tickets (tickets should not be bought until the organizer confirms the completion of the minimum group size).
- Tourist entry visa (US$50 for EU citizens, US$100 for US citizens).
- Tests and / or vaccinations, if required.
- Medical expenses not covered by standard MotoBirds insurance.
- Motorcycle fuel for your motorbike, the guides’ bikes and support car: US$200 / rider to be paid at the start of the tour in cash.
- Motorcycle refundable security deposit: (US$500 payable at the start of the tour in cash or with card. We recommend paying it in cash as it may take a few days for the credit card company to release your deposit).
- Lunches and dinners in Arusha.
- Drinks other than water.
- Tips.
- Entrance tickets to optional tourist attractions: 4×4 safari to Mkomazi National Park and entry to the Rhino Sanctuary (€150 / person), 4×4 safari to Ngorongoro National Park (€250 / person).
DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:
Refundable motorcycle deposit of US$500. Cash or card payment on site. If the damage to the motorcycle exceeds the amount of the deposit, the driver must pay the difference.
