The day has finally arrived to depart for your Ride Africa challenge! Meet the rest your the team at the airport for the long-awaited flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Arrive into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you’ll be transferred to the Weru Weru River Lodge in Moshi town, situated in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Meet your guides who will brief you about your upcoming adventure and fit you with a bike ready for the upcoming challenge. (D)
Accommodation: Lodge
Your Ride Africa challenge starts this morning. It's a short day but not without challenges, as you cycle uphill around Mt. Kilimanjaro heading towards the western side of the mountain. Despite today’s tough terrain, you will be rewarded with spectacular views Mt. Kilimanjaro towering majestically into the African sky. You’ll also have a chance to visit the traditional local Sanya Juu market. Spend the night at the Olpopongi Cultural Maasai Village, where you’ll be able to experience Maasai culture first hand camping within an authentic Maasai Boma. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Camp
After a filling breakfast, start your journey through the Maasai grazing plains, meeting local Maasai people and enjoying views of Shira plateau, one of the three peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Cycle through the Sinya and Ngasurai open plains which serve as a wildlife corridor for animals moving from Amboseli National Park. The route is all off-the-beaten-path, with no tarmac, but has magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru and Mt. Longido, on clear skies. You'll end your ride at Longido after crossing the beautiful plains of Ngasurai. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Today’s landscape consists of dramatic acacia plains and mountain forests with excellent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and the active volcano, Oldoinyo Lengai. Spot wildlife as you cycle past giraffes, hyenas, zebras, kudu, impala, ostriches and many other species of birds. The terrain is challenging with many ups and downs, be prepared to keep your energy levels up with lots of snacks and water. You should arrive into camp exhausted, but elated! (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Camp
Your ride today passes across the low saddle between the mountains of Kitumbeine and Gelai, with the magnificent view of Oldoinyo Lengai, known locally as the mountain of God. You'll see more of the wildlife that populates the region while on two wheels. Your bike ride journeys across hot, dry & dusty terrain heading to Lake Natron. Arriving here in good time you'll take an afternoon nature walk to explore the breeding ground of the lesser flamingos that populate the lake. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Camp
Today, your ride starts by heading towards Serengeti’s Klein’s gate. Almost immediately after leaving camp, there is a steady but gentle climb alongside the Great Rift Valley escarpment which looms up on the horizon forming an impressive background to the landscape. The terrain is mostly flat as the road cuts through the gently rolling hills covered in scrub and bush. You'll arrive late into the small, but bustling, Waso village and cycle to your hotel. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Hotel
Your final day of cycling heads towards Arusha through the hot, dry and dusty terrain passing through the lush tropical forest as you get closer to the boundary of the Serengeti National Park. The road undulates through Maasai villages and farmland until you reach Taasa Private Game Reserve and then to Klein’s Gate, your finish line. Keep your eyes open for wildlife today as elephants and many other animals can be spotted on the way! (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Lodge
The day starts with early morning game drive in Lobo/ Kogatende area before proceeding to Ndabaka gate with a game drive en-route to Mwanza. You'll arrive in Mwanza at your Lodge in good time for a well-deserved hot shower, dinner & overnight. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Lodge
You will spend the day visiting a project in Mwanza. Transfer back to your hotel later in the evening for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Hotel
Today you’ll start your journey home, having had the experience of a life time. Transfer to Mwanza Airport for your short flight to Nairobi where you will overnight at a hotel before catch your flight back to London in the morning. (B,D)
Accommodation: Hotel
It's time to bid farewell to Africa and reflect on your achievements over the past week. You will return home armed with stories and memories that will last a lifetime, or at least until the next challenge!
BELIEVE >> ACHIEVE >> INSPIRE
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