14 Days Tanzania Biking and Wildlife Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Tanzania

   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Moshi town, ideally located at the foothills of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro. After check in and time to refresh, you will meet your professional cycling guide for a comprehensive tour briefing. The session includes detailed route orientation and a personalized bike fitting experience with a short ride around Moshi to ensure optimal comfort and performance. Dinner and overnight at your selected hotel.

2. Day 2

   Moshi to Marangu

   Today’s cycling adventure takes you from Moshi to Marangu, riding beneath the towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro. Departing through vibrant local neighborhoods, you continue along scenic rural roads lined with banana plantations, traditional homesteads, and forested landscapes. As you gradually ascend, temperatures cool and panoramic views expand across the countryside. Upon arrival in Marangu, located near the entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park, you will settle into your lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or hotel.

3. Day 3

   Marangu to Lake Challa

   This morning, depart by bicycle toward the breathtaking Lake Chala, located approximately 55 km from Moshi along the Tanzania Kenya border. Riding through scenic countryside with a packed lunch and water, you will arrive at Lake Chala Safari Camp, overlooking the striking caldera lake. Descend to the shoreline for swimming, optional kayaking, or guided exploration. The surrounding private reserve offers opportunities to spot baboons, blue monkeys, antelopes, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

4. Day 4

   Lake Challa to Namemuru Village

   Today you cycle further north, tracing an anti clockwise route around the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you gain altitude, you will observe impressive local farming systems focused on water conservation and soil management. Riding near the Kenyan border, the ascent remains gradual until the final six miles, which present a rewarding, steeper climb. By afternoon, you arrive at comfortable mountain chalets, one of the key access points to Kilimanjaro National Park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

5. Day 5

   Nalemuru Village to Simba Farm

   Today you cycle further north, tracing an anti clockwise route around the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you gain altitude, you will observe impressive local farming systems focused on water conservation and soil management. Riding near the Kenyan border, the ascent remains gradual until the final six miles, which present a rewarding, steeper climb. By afternoon, you arrive at comfortable mountain chalets, one of the key access points to Kilimanjaro National Park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Simba Fam Lodge

6. Day 6

   Simba Farm to Tingatinga Village

   Today’s ride leads you through the remarkable Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, a vital migratory corridor bordering Amboseli National Park. This landscape supports large elephant populations and is home primarily to the Maasai community, alongside the Chagga, Meru, and Pare peoples. Cycling across open acacia dotted plains toward the greener lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, you ride on both dirt and tarmac roads. The day concludes in Tinga Tinga village, marking your final cycling stage. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Osiligi-Lai Masai Lodge

7. Day 7

   Osiligilai to Arusha National Park

   Enjoy a short game drive through Arusha National Park en route to the starting point of the Mbega cycling trail. Accompanied by an armed ranger due to possible buffalo encounters, you will ride through diverse habitats where giraffes, colobus monkeys, and numerous bird species are frequently sighted. The route combines gravel roads and narrow wildlife tracks, occasionally muddy, with challenging steep ascents and descents that add excitement to the experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Arusha Planet Lodge

8. Day 8

   Arusha to Tarangire National Park game drives

   After breakfast, your professional driver guide will meet you and transfer you to Tarangire National Park for a full day of immersive game viewing. Renowned for its impressive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, the park offers a striking safari landscape. During your game drives, you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated site within the park. In the late afternoon, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Moonbow Lodge

9. Day 9

   Manyara mountain biking to the lake shore

   Today you explore the vibrant community of Mto wa Mbu on a three hour guided mountain bike ride through local farming areas. Visit small scale farms, a school, a church, milling stations, and a traditional local bar while experiencing daily village life. Continue cycling toward the shores of Lake Manyara, where panoramic views of the Rift Valley escarpment unfold. In the afternoon, enjoy an authentic cultural visit to a Maasai boma. Dinner and overnight at the lodge on full board basis.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Moonbow Lodge

10. Day 10

    Manyara to Serengeti National Park for game drives

    After breakfast, depart your lodge and proceed toward Serengeti National Park, traveling via the world renowned Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. En route, your driver guide will pause at scenic viewpoints overlooking the crater for photography and sightseeing. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing with a rewarding game drive toward your lodge in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at the lodge on a full board basis.

    Accommodation Options

    Midrange Accommodation

    Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

11. Day 11

    Full day game drives in Central Serengeti

    Today is fully flexible and tailored to your preferences within Serengeti National Park. In consultation with your professional guide, you may choose a morning and afternoon game drive with relaxation at camp in between, or a full day safari with picnic lunch. The Serengeti, meaning endless plains in the Maasai language, spans over 14,700 square kilometers and hosts lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Dinner and overnight at the lodge on full board basis.

    Accommodation Options

    Midrange Accommodation

    Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

12. Day 12

    En route game drives Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    After breakfast, depart with packed lunches for another rewarding day in Serengeti National Park. Each drive reveals new wildlife encounters within this vast ecosystem, offering further opportunities to spot species missed on previous days. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your scenic game drive toward the renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight on a full board basis.

    Accommodation Options

    Midrange Accommodation

    Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

13. Day 13

    Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunches and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an extraordinary game drive. Covering approximately 102 square miles with towering 2,000 foot walls, this natural sanctuary supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic crater site before ascending in the afternoon and proceeding to Arusha for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

    Accommodation Options

    Midrange Accommodation

    Arusha Planet Lodge

14. Day 14

    Departure day

    Today is at leisure, offering you time to relax and reflect on your journey, depending on your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. As you depart, this officially marks the conclusion of your 14 Days Tanzania Biking and Wildlife Safari, a remarkable blend of active adventure and iconic wildlife experiences across Northern Tanzania’s most celebrated landscapes.

What Is Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the 14 Days Tanzania Biking and Wildlife Safari cost?

This safari starts from $5,631 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, lodge tier, and group size, and every quote is itemized before you commit.

How long is this safari?

It runs 14 days. Because every trip is private, we can lengthen, shorten, or add a Zanzibar or gorilla extension to fit your plans.

Can I customize this itinerary?

Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Swap lodges, change the pace, adjust the route, or combine countries, and your planner reshapes it with you before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Two climbing seasons: January to mid-March, which is warmer and usually clearer, and June to October, which is drier and busier. March to May and November are the rainy months, when the routes are wet and the summit views are unreliable.