Explorer
TANZANIA – WILD WONDERS IN 8 DAYS! 10 – 17.10.2026
MOTORCYCLE:
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. Motorcycle rental is included in the tour price. An upgrade to the new Himalayan 450 is possible (€180).
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Motorbike Safari Tanzania — 8 Days of Real Adventure
You’ve seen the documentaries. You’ve shared the Instagram reels. Now it’s your turn to stop watching and start riding.
This isn’t a vacation — it’s a full-blown, engine-revving ride through the wild heart of Tanzania. Over 8 days, you’ll go from the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, riding past salt lakes, open savannah, volcanic ridges, and the kind of wildlife that usually requires a zoom lens. But here, you’ll be close enough to hear it breathe.
You’ll cruise along Lake Natron’s otherworldly shores, pass through remote Maasai villages, and ride tracks where zebras might cross in front of you (no ticket, no warning). One day you’re dodging potholes with wildebeest nearby, the next you’re in a 4×4 spotting lions in the most iconic park on Earth.
Yes, there are gravel sections. No, you don’t have to be a pro.
Bring your partner on the back, or let them ride in the support car while you handle the dust. Either way, you’ll have stories nobody at home will believe.
While not the longest, this tour has plenty of excitement packed into just 8 days!
Eight days. One bike. Zero regrets.
Are you in?
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Panorama of Kilimanjaro
- Massai tribes
- Ngorongoro National Park
- Lake Natron ecosystem
- Volcanoes of the Rift Valley
- Lake Burunge
- Lake Manyara
- Riding alongside wild animals
- Beautiful gravel roads
- Scenic paved roads
- Comfortable accommodation mostly with swimming pools
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.
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.
Try not to take more than one 20kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof.
The visa for Tanzania is best done at the airport upon arrival.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
1600
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (10.10)
ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO OUR HOTEL IN ARUSHA.
DAY 2 (11.10 / 150 KM)
ARUSHA – LAKE BURUNGEE
DAY 3 (12.10 / 160 KM)
LAKE BURUNGEE – KARATU
DAY 4 (13.10 / 0 KM)
NGORONGORO SAFARI (4×4)
DAY 5 (14.10 / 150 KM)
KARATU – LAKE NATRON
DAY 6 (15.10 / 230 KM)
LAKE NATRON – MATADI
DAY 7 (16.10 / 135 KM)
MATADI – ARUSHA
DAY 8 (17.10)
FLY OUT
THE ITINERARY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL REASONS, 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
PERMITS
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).
- Any medical expenses not covered by the standard MotoBirds insurance.
- Additional, recommended Global Rescue coverage.
- Fuel: US$150 / rider to be paid at the start of the tour in cash. This covers the fuel for your motorbike, that of the guides & for the support car.
- Motorcycle refundable security deposit: (US$500 payable at the start of the tour in cash or by card).
- Dinners & lunches in Arusha.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Entrance tickets to optional tourist attractions: Cultural Masai tribe show (US$50 / person), 4×4 safari to Ngorongoro National Park (€250 / person).
DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:
US$500 refundable deposit, to be paid in cash or by card on site. If damages to the motorbike exceed the deposit amount, the driver has to pay the difference.
