7-Day Tanzania Motorcycle Tour

From $. 2,901USD* / 24/7 service / 7 days Motorcycle Tour

Price p.p. incl. Guide, Motorcycle, Escort Car, Accommodations and entrance fees, excl. International flight (Based on 6 persons).

7-Day Tanzania Motorcycle Tour: An Unforgettable Off-Road Adventure Through Wild Africa

For those with a passion for adventure, culture, and adrenaline-pumping rides, this 7-day Tanzania motorcycle tour is an unparalleled way to experience the heart of Africa. Whether tackling rocky mountain passes, crossing rivers on two wheels, or sharing a meal with indigenous communities, every moment of this journey promises excitement, discovery, and lifelong memories.

Each day on this off-road motorcycle tour brings a new adventure, from navigating technical dirt tracks to cruising across open savannahs with zebras and giraffes in view. The journey also includes stops at significant cultural sites, such as the Engaruka ruins, an ancient irrigation system built by early Tanzanian civilizations, and the bustling markets where locals trade fresh produce, handmade crafts, and livestock. Riders will also have opportunities to camp under the African stars, listen to traditional stories by the fire, and taste authentic Tanzanian cuisine prepared by local hosts.

Tanzania is a dream destination for adventure enthusiasts, offering rugged landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and some of the most spectacular wildlife encounters in the world. For those seeking an exhilarating way to explore this breathtaking country, a 7-day Tanzania motorcycle tour provides the ultimate off-road experience. This journey takes riders through a diverse terrain of dusty trails, volcanic highlands, lush forests, and vast savannahs, offering an authentic African adventure far beyond the typical safari experience.

Riding through Tanzania on a motorbike safari allows for an intimate connection with both the land and its people. This tour isn’t just about the thrill of off-road riding; it’s about immersing yourself in the vibrant cultures of indigenous groups such as the Maasai, Chagga, and Sonjo. These communities, known for their deep traditions and unique ways of life, offer an enriching experience that few travelers get to witness. From dancing with the Maasai warriors in the Great Rift Valley to learning about the Chagga’s ancient banana beer brewing techniques on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, every interaction is a chance to understand Africa’s incredible cultural diversity.

This motorcycle tour is designed for experienced riders who crave both adventure and discovery. The routes take you across thrilling off-road tracks, crossing remote villages, wildlife corridors, and scenic mountain trails. Along the way, you’ll ride through Lake Natron’s otherworldly landscapes, the Ngorongoro highlands, and the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, experiencing the wild beauty of Tanzania up close. Unlike traditional safaris confined to vehicles, a motorbike safari allows you to feel the pulse of the land as you ride through its untouched wilderness.

Main features of this tour

  • Distance: 995kms/ 594miles distance will be covered on this tour (roughly 80% of this distance will be off-road).
  • Experience: Suitable for all skilled bikers who like a couple of long riding days, but you don’t need experience on un-tarred roads. No hard off-road riding involved. Most roads you’ll ride around 60 – 100 km/hour. The itinerary is planned in such a way that you have plenty of time to enjoy the magnificent scenery. You’ll encounter wildlife and indigenous people to learn their culture most of the days.
  • Motorbike Types & Model: Honda CRF250L – 2013.
  • Suitability: Very suitable for riders with a pillion; if you want to skip a day on the backseat you can ride with the backup vehicle.
  • Accommodation and Meal: Most of our accommodations facilities have hot showers, swimming pool, Bar, Wi-Fi and laundry services. Three meals are included as indicated at each day with B (breakfast), L (lunch) and/or D (dinner). Special evening events (like evenings with local Maasai BBQ) are also included as per the itinerary.

Add-ons: You can extend your tour with a Classic Wildlife Safari on a 4×4 safari jeep or Beach relaxation in Zanzibar Islands before/after or within your motorcycling tour.

Day 1:Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and drive to Arusha: Distance: 57Km | Travel Time: 1 hour.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you may be fortunate to catch a breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa. Our friendly transfer team will warmly welcome you and escort you to your accommodation located on the serene outskirts of Arusha Town. Here, you can unwind in the comfort of your spacious room or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after your journey.

Day 2: Arusha to Lake Chala

After breakfast, you will leave Arusha and diverge to a goat trail to the north up to Mount Meru forest where you will have a stop for a nice view of Mount Meru and Arusha City. The ride will pass over gravels and newly tarmac roads which will take you near the Tanzanite Mining Shafts in Simanjiro District.Refueling at the small Maasai town shift before getting to a hidden gem, Hot Oasis, for a swim and lunch break. This ride will give you a nice view of Kilimanjaro Mountain as you are rotating Mount Kilimanjaro anticlockwise. You will arrive at Lake Chala in the evening for dinner and a campfire while enjoying cold drinks.

  • Accommodation: Chala Safari Lodge
  • Meal Plan:
  • Distance: 220 kilometers / 136 miles
  • Travel duration: 8 hours.
  • Terrain: Dirt road, gravels, rocky, sandy, and forestry trails.

Day 3: Lake Chala to West Kilimanjaro

This day will be an awesome day since the ride will be from the Windward side of Mount Kilimanjaro to the leeward side of it. Two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo will be visible in the morning and evening. This is also a chance to pass over different Chagga people who are regarded as the typical conservators of Mount Kilimanjaro. On this day we will have a picnic lunch, and if we’re lucky we might be able to see mountain primates such as black and white Colum- bus monkeys and blue monkeys on the forest reserve. The ride will pass over earth road and newly tarmacked roads, the distance will be 140km and we will arrive at Maasai Lodge for dinner. The camp is situated in between Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru. You will have an awesome view of both old volcanic mountains.

  • Accommodation: Simba Farm Lodge
  • Meal Plan:
  • Distance: 140 kilometers / 86 miles
  • Travel duration: 8 hours.
  • Terrain: Dirt road, gravels, rocky, sandy, and forestry trails.

 Day 4: West Kilimanjaro to Lake Natron (Via Longido)

On this day, we will ride on the typical African roads; dust, sand and gravel up to the small town of Longido. This is an adventure ride on a very dusty trail way down into a huge gorge where resident wildebeest, zebras, giraffes and antelopes gather for grazing land and water. The last 50 km in this leg is a sandy and stony track cut in the rift.

While here, we are going to visit the largest soda ash lake, Lake Natron, Engare Sero waterfalls and views of Oldonyo Lengai. We will experience the Maasai culture, traditions and customs. Meals will be prepared in native way with high hygienic standards and Maasai warriors will give us a dance while enjoying the local barbeque prepared by the Maasai warriors.

  • Accommodation: Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge.
  • Meal Plan:
  • Distance: 237 kilometers / 147 miles
  • Travel duration: 8 hours.
  • Terrain: Dirt road, gravels, rocky, sandy, and forestry trails.

Day 5: Lake Natron to Sonjo Tribe:

Located about 40 miles/64km west of Lake Natron, The Sonjo are a Bantu speaking people. About 30,000 Sonjo live in northern Tanzania in the Ngorongoro district, riding to their area you will get a chance to know better about this less Known indigenous tribe of Tanzania, who have lived there for centuries isolated within Maasai territory. You will learn astonishing culture about the Sonjo tribe, their gender roles, role of Music as well as their clothing. 

  • Accommodation: Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge.
  • Meal Plan:
  • Distance: 128 kilometers / 40 miles
  • Travel duration: 8 hours.
  • Terrain: Dirt road, gravels, rocky, sandy, and forestry trails.

Day 6: Lake Natron to Arusha (via Manyara)

After early breakfast, ride from Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge through gentle slopes at the foot of Oldoinyo Lengai to a famous little crater of Shimo la Mungu (a Swahili word for “god’s hole”) where you will have a 15mins break before going on with your ride through a Maasai village of Engaruka to a small township of Mto wa Mbu (near Lake Manyara National park) where you will have your picnic lunch and 1hr break. Just after your lunch break, your guide will lead your ride alongside Lake Manyara National Park through Makuyuni to Arusha.

  • Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel.
  • Meal Plan: Full Board.
  • Distance: kilometers 230/ 143 miles
  • Travel duration: 8 hours.
  • Terrain: Dirt road, gravels, rocky, sandy, and 90kms of tarmac road.

Day 7: Departure:

Departure will depend on your flight time versus airport; Dahlia Africa will link you with the timings. Transfers will be on time to catch your flights.

All rates quoted are in US Dollars and are per person based on group size:

Group SizeMotorcycle Tour  Price
1 – 3 Pax3,828
4 – 5 Pax3,213
6 – 7 Pax2,901
8 – 9Pax2,871
10 – 11Pax2,849
12+ Pax2,753

Rooming: 

  • 2Pax – 1 Double Room.
  • 3Pax – 2 Rooms – 1 Double & 1 Single.
  • 4Pax – 2 Double Rooms.
  • 5Pax – 2 Double Rooms & 1 Single Room.
  • 6Pax – 3 Double Rooms.
  • 7Pax – 3 Double Rooms & 1 Single Room.

Different room arrangements are available on Request.

What’s Is Included:

  • Personal meet and greet services.
  • Private Transfers to and from Airports.
  • Bike + Fuel + Guide.
  • Basic spares, Tools and First aid kit.
  • Support vehicle – 4×4, 7 Seater Safari Jeep.
  • All Park fees, entry fees and Government Taxes.
  • Professional experienced English speaking guide and full-time mechanic.
  • Full board accommodations and all 3 Meals Every day.
  • Motorbike insurance third party in Tanzania.
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Insurance on the tour – Emergency Evacuation Service.

What’s Not Included

  • International Flights.
  • Visas and Vaccinations.
  • Driver/guide gratuities.
  • Bike Insurance.
  • Drinks/laundry/Porters.
  • Any other items of a personal nature.
  • Personal travel & medical insurance.
  • Visas (US$50) and yellow fever vaccination.

Using this checklist to cross-off the essentials. You can add to this to your hearts delight. During daytime your main luggage will be transported in the backup vehicle. You’ll also encounter a lot of dust when riding through Africa. So bring sturdy plastic bags to pack your daily belongings, so your camera and other belongings are protected against water and dust. Since dust will find its way into the smallest cracks, we advise you to pack your main luggage in plastic bags as well.

For The Ride:

  • Motorcycle jacket.
  • Protective pants.
  • Sturdy shoes or boots.
  • Protective gloves.
  • Sunglasses or goggles.
  • Shawl or buff.
  • Rain gear (optional).

Documents and money:

  • Flight ticket (print of your e-ticket)
  • Valid passport with at least two empty right-hand pages (valid until at least 1 or 6 months after your Flight date back home).
  • Valid motorcycle driver’s license and if needed a valid international driver’s license.

Personal effects:

  • Malaria prophylaxis and other personal medical drugs
  • Basic First Aid set containing Painkillers, plasters, antiseptic etc.
  • Mosquito repellent (containing at least 50% Deet or similar)
  • Sun cream and Glasses.

For off the bike:

  • Swimming gear
  • Fleece sweater (April /Oct)
  • Underwear, socks etc.
  • T-shirts and/or blouses
  • Casuals for the evenings
  • Slippers or sandals
  • Shorts (f.i. during game drives)
  • Cap or hat.
  • Proof you have adequate travel and cancellation insurance.
  • A photocopy or scan of all of the above.
  • Vaccination certificate.
  • (Bank)card with which you can use on ATM’s in Tanzania.
  • Credit card (Mastercard, American Express or Visa).
  • Cash Dollars or Euros.

Others:

  • Camera, including memory card, (spare) batteries and charger)
  • Plastic bags, dust-proof
  • Duct tape (for those repairs).
  • Torch or headlamp.
  • A deposit of 20% is required to confirm the booking; this amount is for booking accommodations and domestic flights if applicable. (Refundable up to 30-days before Departure date).
  • Pillion riders (both on motorcycles or support vehicle) pay 25% less than the riders’ cost.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • A small amount of walking May involved, carry with you hiking shoes.
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • A Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory when enters Tanzania.
  • Visas are available on arrival. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
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