Ngorongoro Crater Cycle Tour

This tour rides Tanzania's northern circuit from the base of Mount Kilimanjaro to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken caldera. From Moshi, riders cross the arid western plains of Kilimanjaro through Maasai land, then continue via Arusha to the wildlife corridors of Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks.

The route mixes tarmac and dirt roads through open plains, villages and migratory wildlife corridors, with elephants, Maasai settlements and Rift Valley views along the way. The final day's climb up the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Ngorongoro is rated the toughest of the tour.

Overnights are a mix of tented camps and lodges, including Olpopongi Maasai Village, Tembo Club and Roika Tented Lodge, supported throughout by guides, a bike mechanic, driver and cook.

Highlights:

• Ride from the base of Mt Kilimanjaro to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater
• Cross Maasai land and wildlife corridors on the western Kilimanjaro plains
• Overnight at Olpopongi Maasai Village and experience Maasai culture
• Cycle migratory wildlife corridors between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
• Climb the Great Rift Valley escarpment with views over Lake Manyara

Surface and terrain:
Mix of dirt and tarmac roads throughout, with dirt sections most days. Terrain is hilly, including a tough climb up the Great Rift Valley escarpment on the final riding day.

Suitable for:
Fit, experienced riders comfortable with long days, mixed surfaces and a tough final climb. Activity level rated "Challenging." Minimum age 14. Offered as private or group tours.