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MOTORBIKE and MOTORCYCLE SAFARI 10 DAYS
TANZANIE - TANZANIA
Web guide about beachs holidays and African safaris
Please remember that I am an African wildlife photographer and not a tour or ground operator. However my extensive experience in these regions enables me to advise you on the best tour and ground operators - those who live in the area, who will take care of you best and for the best prices.
Safaris are very expensive! This is why I recommend directly contacting local tour operators who live on site in Africa; they alone know the tours really well (they are at home).
The best option
Using my advice you choose a local tour operator, a professional (who speak and write English) who lives on site in Africa, a member of the association that monitors tours operators , i.e. TATO (Tanzania association of tour operators) for Tanzania and KATO (Kenya association of tour operators) for Kenya. These agencies that I recommend have vast safari experience, climbed Kilimanjaro, Masai etc. - sometimes for 30 years. Feel free to ask me about my ground operators !THE MASAI TRAIL IN NORTHERN TANZANIA 10 days
10 days - 8 legs of motorcycle ride through bush camping with Masai people and comfort lodging about 900 Km of which 80% on dirt road, a discovery of Tanzanian wilderness. Across the great
rift valley passing by Tarangire reserve, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro and Lake Natron. Although we do not cross national parks by motorcycle, we do pass through animal territories and encounter with
wildlife is assured. Game drives by 4x4 are arranged in neighbouring national parks.
10 DAYS CIRCUIT IN NORTHERN TANZANIA
8 legs - 900 Km
80 % off-road
Program and itinerary
Day 1 : KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Welcome at KILIMANJARO airport in Tanzania. Transfer to KIA Lodge right on the
starting point of Tarangire trail. Dinner and night.
Cottage rooms at KIA Lodge
Day 2 : KIA LODGE – NABERERA : 130 Km on earth trail (5 hours with breaks) Depart after breakfast and briefing on a southern trail towards Tarangire. Picnic lunch en route.
Arrive in the afternoon at Naberera village right in Masai land. Set up camp in company of Masai people, enjoying Masai style hospitality -BBQ and a great deal of traditional songs and dances.
Camping in Masai Land
Day 3 : NABERERA – TARANGIRE : 160 Km on earth trail (6 hours) Depart on a trail going up north east round Tarangire reserve where wildlife can be easily seen.
Arrive at Tarangire River Camp to settle in your room. Dinner and night.
Tarangire River Camp built in baobab trees
Day 4 : TARANGIRE - LAKE MANYARA : half day game drive in Tarangire + 30 Km off-road (2 hours) epart at sunrise for a game drive by 4x4 in Tarangire National Park whereby
huge herds of elephants are living in perfect symbiosis with baobab trees. Return at the lodge for lunch then leave by motorcycle 30 Km off-road along lake Manyara eastern shore, encountering with
gazelles, wildebeest and zebras. Arrive to settle a Migunga Camp, a tented camp under yellow acacias next to Mto Wa Mbu center, a big local market situated within the greenery of luxuriant tropical
vegetation at the shores of Lake Manyara. Dinner and night at the camp.
On Lake Manyara trail
Day 5 : LAKE MANYARA - LAKE EYASI : half day game drive in Lake Manyara + 45 Km on tarmac road + 30 Km on dirt road (3 hours) Depart after breakfast for a game drive
by 4x4 in Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara is a soda lake right at the foot of the Rift escarpment whereby an abundant wildlife is living: elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, leopards and
plenty of birds. Return at the camp for lunch. Depart by motorcycle to another soda lake up the rift on Ngorongoro volcanic highlands : Lake Eyasi whereby a pygmy tribe still lives from
hunting : the Hadzabe. Arrive at Tidinga Camp. Dinner and night.
Tent at Tidinga Camp
Day 6 : LAKE EYASI – NGORONGORO : half day game drive in Ngorongoro crater + 50 Km on earth road (2 hours) Depart after early breakfast to Ngorongoro reserve gate.
Motorcycles are parked at the rangers post to proceed by 4x4 for Ngorongoro crater tour. The road ascends a rainforest up to a wonderful view point overlooking Ngorongoro caldera 600 m deep and
18 km wide. Descend to the crater through a steep trail for viewing Ngorongoro wildlife. Picnic lunch in the crater and exit up to the gate to get back the motorcycles. Depart to Ngorongoro
Forest Camp, a superb tented camp set at the boundary of Ngorongoro reserve and overlooking the dense rain forest. Dinner and night at the camp.
Room in front of Ngorongoro dense forest
Day 7 : NGORONGORO – LAKE NATRON : 30 Km on tarmac + 120 Km on sandy and stony roads (6 hours) Depart after breakfast to Lake Natron, returning first down to Mto Wa Mbu
and taking a dusty track along the base of the Rift escarpment then down into a vast valley where gnus, zebras, giraffes and antelopes assemble for pastures and water. Picnic lunch under the precious
shade of a thorn tree. The last 50 km in this leg is a sandy and stony track cut in the rift. This leads to the foot of Oldonyo Lengai (2800 m a.s.l), “the mountain of God.” This Sacred Mountain of the
Masai is surrounded by deep calderas whose sides are covered with ashy volcanic lava. From there, a sandy road takes you to the lowest point in whole Rift Valley: the shores of Lake Natron, which is
also the world's largest soda lake... And then pure scenic splendour that inspires in the mind, the image of a picture from the moon. The lake has a particularly low altitude and hot climate within
the entire east African rift valley. The day ends at Natron Camp, a tented camp managed by the local Masai community. Visit by foot of the spectacular Engare Sero water fall. Dinner and night at the camp.
Ngare Sero water fall
Day 8 : LAKE NATRON- KITUMBEINE : 80 Km of sandy and stony trails (5 hours) Passing after breakfast by the lakeshore whereby the flamingos feed. The lake is also the preferred breeding habitat for east African flamingos. Then depart on a dusty trail to Mount Kitumbeine. Picnic lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon at Kitumbeine, Masai village at the foot hill of mount Kitumbeine. Set up camp in company of Masai people. Dinner and night in camping tent.
Camping dressed table at Kitumbeine campsite
Day 9 : KITUMBEINE – ARUSHA : 100 Km on sandy and stony road + 90 Km on tarmac road (6 hours) Depart after breakfast towards mount Monduli on a scenic track going up the rift escarpment then linking Arusha road. Picnic lunch en route. Arrive end afternoon at KIA Lodge next to KILIMANJARO Airport. Drop off motorcycles, shower and farewell dinner before checking in at the airport for your return flight.
On Monduli trail
Day 10 : RETURN AT HOME ......... with wonderful souvenirs !!!
PARTICULARITIES...............
- Drivers need not to have a special level of driving skills to participate, the circuit is open for off road learners
- he motorbikes are off-road models prepared in our premises (HONDA 250 XR BAJA) and suit to all riders
Honda BAJA 250 et Toyota Landcruiser
- A crew of four persons including one medical, board a support 4WD car equipped with VHF radio and satellite telephone linked in permanence to the organisation “Flying doctors”
Back-up from the support car
- It is possible to participate as accompanying passenger in 4WD car on the same itinerary. The size
of groups vary from 2 to 12 persons with none riders accompanying participants
boarding extra car.
- We take our time to guide you and the tour leader is always available to advice you.
- It is possible to have a customized itinerary e.g. lengthen the legs for the most demanding riders.
Note that the average speed of moving is 30 Km/h including breaks
- We ensure our itinerary is practically off the beaten track, so the participants experience authentic discoveries
- Requirements : national driving licence, visa for Kenya : 50 US $, yellow fever vaccination, prevention against malaria
For 2 Riders 5.390 $ per person
For 3 Riders 4.520 $ per person
For 4 Riders 3.940 $ per person
For 5 Riders 3.780 $ per person
For 6 Riders 3.250 $ per person
Airport transfers
Full board accommodation in double rooms and single tent with foam mattresses
Bottled mineral water
Motorcycle (HONDA 250 XR BAJA) with fuel and technical assistance
Support car with professional crew; driver, mechanic, doctor, cook and tour leader guide by motorbike
Medical assistance and link up Air Rescue and Evacuation to Nairobi in case of emergency
Radio link between the support car and Flying Doctors
Visit of Parks and reserves with entry fees and game drives by 4WD car
Insurance against third party liability
What is not included :
Air ticket into Tanzania (KILIMANJARO AIRPORT)
Sleeping bag for camping, drinks in hotels
Medical expenses in case of evacuation
Personal travel & medical insurance (compulsory)
Visas ($50 for Tanzania) and yellow fever vaccination
Money for personal expenses (drinks, cigarettes, souvenirs, tips...)
Motorcycle gear: helmet, boots, gloves, protections (compulsory)
Refundable deposit for the motorcycle : US $500