Explore Tanzania’s rustic beauty and vibrant culture via cycling
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 $650 USD 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.
Book NowAccommodation 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.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Camping in the garden of Machame Cultural Tourism
Camping at Machame Cultural Tourism offers awesome amenities, such as a bar, restaurant, and a hot tub.
Accommodation at Mama Rosa Cultural Tourism
Enjoy an authentic stay, where adventure and culture beautifully coincide to create a memorable experience.
Camping at Kikuletwa Hot Springs
The best part about staying at the hot springs is, of course, the hot springs. Enjoy a refreshing dip in warm (not hot), bright blue water flanked by stunning greenery.
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
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