Overview
Most safaris put you behind a windscreen for a week straight. This one swaps a chunk of that vehicle time for mountain bikes on quiet farm roads and forest tracks through the Ngorongoro Highlands — coffee estates around Karatu, Maasai villages, and a ride along part of the crater rim itself. A support vehicle carries water, spare bikes and your luggage, and picks up anyone who wants a break, so the pace is set by the group, not a schedule. It closes with a vehicle-based game drive on the crater floor, where bikes aren't allowed for safety reasons.
Biking highlights
Detailed itinerary
Arrive in Arusha, bike fitting and a short shakeout ride in the afternoon.
Ride through coffee-growing country toward Karatu, support vehicle following with lunch and water.
A full day riding through Maasai highland villages and forest tracks below the crater rim.
Ride part of the crater rim itself at altitude, with the support vehicle handling the steepest sections.
Bikes are left behind for safety — a vehicle-based game drive on the crater floor, then transfer back to Arusha.
Biking gallery
What's included
- Mountain bike hire and a fully-equipped support vehicle
- Park and conservation fees, including one crater floor game drive
- Certified cycling guide and safari driver-guide
- All meals and drinking water for the trip
- Accommodation in farm lodges and tented camps
- Airport and hotel transfers in Arusha
What's not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and support crew
- Personal cycling gear (helmets provided, clip-in shoes are not)
- Alcoholic drinks and personal purchases
Why book with Perfect Kilimanjaro
Three Generations of Kilimanjaro Guides
Local guides have been at the heart of Kilimanjaro since Hans Meyer's first ascent in 1889, and our family has guided here since the 1970s. Priscus, our owner and guide, first climbed at 14, worked as a porter for seven years, and has now summited more than 350 times.
Safety First, Every Day
Every guide is Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified. We check your health every morning and evening with the Lake Louise Score and oxygen saturation readings. We carry emergency oxygen on every climb, and helicopter rescue is available with your travel insurance.
100% Locally Owned
There is no income outflow. Everything is run in Tanzania, with Tanzanian guides, so your money supports local jobs, families, and communities.
Pioneers of Biking Adventures in Tanzania
We were the first to introduce Kilimanjaro biking expeditions in the early 2000s, from scenic rides around the mountain to cycling all the way to the summit.
Tell us your dates and group size
We'll confirm availability, send an exact per-person quote and a day-by-day plan within one business day. No deposit needed to get a quote.
