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Explore Tanzania’s rustic beauty and vibrant culture via cycling
Get introduced to the authentic Chagga lifestyle, where tribes grow coffee and banana trees—explore the village and go on a coffee-making tour!
Connect with nature and camp at authentic, outdoorsy locations throughout this four-day cycling journey.
Spend four days cycling deep into Tanzania’s stunning backyard under the spotlight of Kilimanjaro—travel along the Karanga River and German ruins.
Enjoy an afternoon floating and relaxing in the Kikuletwa hot springs with your tour group!
Get ready to explore the vibrant culture and scenery flanking Moshi in Tanzania on the four-day Chagga Village Cycling Tour. Expect to huff and puff while biking along a fusion of tarmac and dirt roads, but the overall experience makes everything worth it!
Chagga villages are the area under the roof of the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. The villages in this area are surrounded by beautiful natural vegetation, some human crop farming activities such as banana trees and coffee plantations, as well as animal keeping (i.e., cows, goats, and other breeds). The Chagga village area also comprises different tribes and cultures, but the prominent tribe remains the Chagga people, followed by the Maasai and other Indigenous groups. Exploring this area will give you a wonderful experience and lifetime memories, especially when cycling will take you off the road, going deeper into villages that cannot be easily reached by car.
Get ready to explore the vibrant culture and scenery flanking Moshi in Tanzania on the four-day Chagga Village Cycling Tour. Expect to huff and puff while biking along a fusion of tarmac and dirt roads, but the overall experience makes everything worth it!
Chagga villages are the area under the roof of the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. The villages in this area are surrounded by beautiful natural vegetation, some human crop farming activities such as banana trees and coffee plantations, as well as animal keeping (i.e., cows, goats, and other breeds). The Chagga village area also comprises different tribes and cultures, but the prominent tribe remains the Chagga people, followed by the Maasai and other Indigenous groups. Exploring this area will give you a wonderful experience and lifetime memories, especially when cycling will take you off the road, going deeper into villages that cannot be easily reached by car.
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Chagga Village Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Cycle from Moshi to Machame Village
You will start our bike ride from One Bike shop towards Machame Village, located on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. Today, you will cycle along the Karanga River and see the Chagga lifestyle, where Chagga tribes still grow coffee as a source of income and banana trees as a food source. You will then end your bike tour at Machame cultural tourism, where you will have a hot lunch, a coffee-making-process tour, and a short walk around the village. We will then spend the night in this beautiful traditional village!
Overnight Location: Camping in the garden of Machame Cultural Tourism
Distance: 23km, 3-4 hours
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Explore Machame Village
Start your bike ride from Machame cultural tourism towards Mama Rosa cultural tourism in Machame Village, located on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. The viewpoint at Nshara. After that, head down towards Mama Rosa cultural tourism for lunch, cultural activities, and rest.
Overnight Location: Mama Rosa Cultural Tourism
Distance: 14km, 1-2 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Head to the hot springs
Today your bike tour will last 2-3 hours, and you will head towards Kwasadala via Deka Bruins Plantation and German ruins. A vehicle will be waiting for you at Kwasadala, ready to transfer you to the Kikuletwa Hot Springs in the Rudugai area, where you will enjoy a swim and relax while sharing memorable experiences of your tour.
Overnight Location: Camping at Kikuletwa Hot Springs
Distance: 18km, 2-3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Cycle to Moshi
Today you will start your ride early in the morning towards Moshi, where you will end at One Bike Shop. You will see the beautiful view of Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy the sunrise view along the way.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Chagga Village Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This tour is always run as a private tour for your group only and the prices depend on the size of your group. Discounts for children may be available. The prices below are per person:- Guided Group of 2+: from USD650 per person*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. Hotel upgrades are available for an extra charge.
Accommodation on Chagga Village Cycling Tour
This tour will have you camping! Fall asleep to the blissful sounds of nature while staying in authentic, rustic locations.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Chagga Village Cycling Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 3 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Moshi are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour. You will cycle from place to place, but there will be a supporting vehicle.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide and driver
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- High quality mountain bike
- Helmet
- Drinking water
Not included
- Flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Drinks or snacks not mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- How hard is the Chagga Village Cycling Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?
- Are meals included on the Chagga Village Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Moshi to start this tour?
- Is the Chagga Village Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Chagga Village Cycling Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Tanzania?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Tanzania?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. Expect challenging bike rides!
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). It is best to take a taxi from the airport to Moshi.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends in Moshi. You can take a taxi to reach Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at the end of your tour or continue exploring the area on your own terms.
Bike rental is already included in the tour package.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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