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The 15 Cycling Tours in Tanzania That Earn Their Price

24 tours  ·  from $45

The good cycling tours fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi - Learning the quad before the fun begins
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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

1.Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,233 reviews · 4 hours Our pick

Ride a 2024 quad through roads and rough tracks from Nungwi or Kendwa, stopping at two northern beaches and a village. Guides including Charles and Robert provide safety help, fruit, drinks, and photos. Expect four dusty, active hours with a real look at local life.

“Great! Really dusty at times but still a really good experience with all sorts of terrains and visiting of the village and the beaches. Coconuts and pineapples were also amazing in addition to the unlimited water you got from the guides. A definite recommend.”

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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure Tour to a Local Village - Rice fields and a short lesson about island life
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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure Tour to a Local Village

2.Quad Bike Adventure Tour to a Local Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a quad through rice fields, rural villages, spice plantations, and coastal roads with an English- or Italian-speaking guide. Meet local families, share seasonal fruit, visit a traditional home, and finish at the beach. Each quad carries one or two people.

“Really enjoyed the quad bike tour. Great fun on the quad bikes and good way to see the different villages. Would recommend”

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1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour - Starting from Moshi and heading toward Rau Forest
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1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour

3.1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $50Top rated

Ride from Moshi through Rau Forest, rice paddies, sugarcane fields, and Chagga villages, then visit markets, the old railway station, Clock Town, and a Hindu temple. Guides such as Alpha, Alfa, and Said lead the route, with a bicycle, transport, water, soda, and lunch included.

“This is absolutely the best way to see Moshi and the Rau Forest. I do not ride a bike frequently, so I was a bit hesitant to book this tour, however, my guide took such good care of me and made sure I felt comfortable. He always had a watchful Read more”

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Chagga Villages in Mount Kilimanjaro Cycling Day Trip - From Moshi town to Shanty Town
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Chagga Villages in Mount Kilimanjaro Cycling Day Trip

4.Chagga Villages in Mount Kilimanjaro Cycling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $101

Start in Moshi at 8:30 am for a private 39km ride through Shanty Town, Kibosho, and Lyamungo. Roger or Dennis may guide you along tarmac and dirt roads, explaining Chagga farming, coffee, bananas, local food, and village life. Lunch, a bike, helmet, water, and fees are included.

“The most memorable part was visiting the villages and learning all about the different foods and ways of life. Roger the tour guide at One Bile is young but he knows his stuff and is an excellent and patient guide. I highly recommend Roger.”

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Arusha:Canoeing/Kayaking &/or Cycling Adventure (with Lunch) - The bike ride changes the pace
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Arusha:Canoeing/Kayaking &/or Cycling Adventure (with Lunch)

5.Canoeing/Kayaking &/or Cycling Adventure (with Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $55

Start with a guided canoe trip on Lake Duluti, where you can spot birds, monkeys, and monitor lizards. Then cycle through banana and coffee farms to Mangalia Waterfall, sample Chagga banana beer, and finish with local food. Guides such as Derek and Derrick explain the wildlife and culture along the way.

“guide & Fahrer (Abholung)perfekt Wir hätten gerne sebst gepaddelt Die Räder waren überdenkungswürdig(selbst für Afrika) alles in allem eine schöne Tour, kann man machen”

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Moshi city bike day trip - Starting at One Bike Shop on MoshiMailimoja Road
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Moshi city bike day trip

6.Moshi city bike day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $45Best value

Ride a mountain bike through Moshi with a guide, beginning at One Bike Shop. Visit Mbuyuni Market, Rihada Mosque, a Hindu temple, the Clock Tower, Old Train Station, Christian King Church, Memorial Market, and Moshi Airport. Hotel pickup can be arranged.

“Great cycling tour around Moshi town, includes stops in markets, train station, churches, and other landmarks of the city, vehicles are actually very respectful of cyclists plus the guide was very knowledgeable about the town and cycling in genRead more”

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Kilimanjaro bike park safari - A private ride lets you choose the pace
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Kilimanjaro bike park safari

7.Kilimanjaro bike park safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $260

Ride red dirt roads through West Kilimanjaro with a private guide, watching for zebra, impala, wildebeest, giraffes, and birds. Kili Bike Adventures supplies the bike, helmet, shirt, water, lunch, transport, and park fees. The 8-hour outing starts at 7:00 am from Moshi.

“The pictures don't lie. You do bike ride amongst zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, etc. The nature is amazing too and you see the masaai villages living their normal lives too. It's an amazing experience. Kili bikes have several options in their website Read more”

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Top 6 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Bike trek Tour by Marangu-Kilema Route - Day 2: Alpine desert riding near Mawenzi Hut
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Top 6 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Bike trek Tour by Marangu-Kilema Route

8.Top 6 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Bike trek Tour by Marangu-Kilema Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $3,668

You’ll cycle Kilimanjaro’s only bike-accessible route from Kilema Gate to Horombo and Kibo huts, then hike the steepest summit section before riding toward Uhuru Peak. Burigi Chato Safaris provides transfers, meals, porters, and a mountain guide. Bring your own bike or arrange rental separately.

“We also having a city Bike tour, that was amazing and enjoyable, we saw the people located out of Moshi city (small village) so called Uru village. Great thanks to our tour operator Burigi Chato Safaris for organizing this day trip.”

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Rau Forest Bike tour - Reaching the rice fields and getting your hands dirty
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Rau Forest Bike tour

9.Rau Forest Bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $75

Start at 9:00 a.m. with Kili Bike Adventures and ride from Moshi through the TPC sugar cane area, village roads, rice fields, and Rau Forest. Guides such as George, Roy, Richard, and Yasin tailor the pace, with bikes, helmets, water, lunch, transport, and fees included.

“Do you love biking and exploring new places? If so, you might want to check out Kili Bike Adventures, a company that offers bike tours in Moshi and Kili. I had a blast riding with them, and I saw so many things that I would have missed otherRead more”

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Cycling through the TPC plantations - Pedaling south through the TPC fields
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Cycling through the TPC plantations

10.Cycling through the TPC plantations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $66

Set out from One Bike Tanzania in Moshi at 7:30 am and ride south through TPC’s sugar-cane fields, village roads, and open countryside. Guides such as Roger, Dennis, Hillary, and Said lead the route. Lunch at Planters restaurant, bikes, water, taxes, and hotel pickup are included.

“We really enjoyed the bike tour with our guide Roger through the TPC plantations. What a nature and landscape! We also passed through some small villages. All the roads were flat and safe, so it was not difficult for us.”

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Cycling from Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro Crater - Day two follows an elephant migration route
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Cycling from Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro Crater

11.Cycling from Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $2,820

Ride from One Bike Shop in Moshi to Ngorongoro with a support vehicle, meals and lodges included. Guides such as Hilary, Goodluck and Joseph tailor the pace to your group as roads shift from village tracks to tarmac, with a game drive available on day six.

“This was an incredible, one-week cycling and safari trip for four friends with our One Bike Tanzania guides, Hilary, Goodluck and Joseph. All aspects of the trip were perfect. The One Bike team did a brilliant job and I would highly recomRead more”

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Best 5 Days Kilimanjaro Bike Trek Tour via Marangu Kilema Route - Day 1: From Marangu Gate to Horombo by bike
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Best 5 Days Kilimanjaro Bike Trek Tour via Marangu Kilema Route

12.Best 5 Days Kilimanjaro Bike Trek Tour via Marangu Kilema Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $3,292

This five-day Kilimanjaro bike trek takes you from Moshi to Uhuru Peak by the Kilema Route, the mountain’s dedicated cycling approach. You’ll ride with an experienced guide, meet porters at Horombo, cross alpine desert, and push the final summit section on foot and bike. Bike hire is extra.

“Firstly it should be appreciated that Burigi chato safaris is a shining light among Tanzanians Safari and trekking Companies including bike tours by proving more than five bike tours from Kilimanjaro. Secondly it operate your tour with rRead more”

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Materuni Waterfall E-Bike Day Trip - Materuni village, local food, and a slower pace
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Materuni Waterfall E-Bike Day Trip

13.Materuni Waterfall E-Bike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $140

Start at One Bike Shop in Moshi at 9:00 a.m. and ride an e-bike through Chagga farmland to Materuni village and its 150-meter waterfall. Expect a steep, rough climb, a forest walk, local lunch, coffee-making, and guides such as Roger, Said, Agnes, or Hillary.

“I did two tours with Said - to hot springs and to the waterfall. Both of them were fun and I learnt a lot during the trips about the local culture and nature. They take really good care and make sure it is a personal experience with great food!”

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Spice Farm Bike Tour: Pedal Through Aromatic Adventures - Meeting your guide in Stone Town
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Spice Farm Bike Tour: Pedal Through Aromatic Adventures

14.Spice Farm Bike Tour: Pedal Through Aromatic Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Ride 14 kilometers each way from Stone Town with an English-speaking guide such as Issa or Adam. Visit a spice farm, taste tropical fruit, eat Swahili food, and return through Masingini Forest. Expect hills, traffic, gravel, and rewarding views of everyday Zanzibar.

“Didn’t like any of it oversold underdelivered. Cycling along very busy dangerous roads had to navigate a roundabout in rush hour. Back roads very uneven hazardous. Had to get and pay for cab part way, lost the guide at one point, totally unsuitable as a cycling trip”

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West Kilimanjaro cycling Adventures - The views, animals, and Maasai setting
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West Kilimanjaro cycling Adventures

15.West Kilimanjaro cycling Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $666

Spend about two days cycling West Kilimanjaro through acacia woodland and open plains. You may see zebra, giraffe, elephants, and Maasai herders, with bikes, helmets, meals, camping gear, transport, and a support vehicle included. Guide George has been praised for his calm, informative approach.

“We recently returned from this trip with George as our guide. We had an amazing time. It was my 1st Mountain bike holiday but it won’t be my last. The scenery was breathtaking and immensely varied. George was brilliant, informative and Read more”

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