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Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa

Gravel roads from the foot of Kilimanjaro to the flamingo shores of Lake Natron, with two big safaris along the way.

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From£3,963pp

Duration10 days

StyleAdventure

Best suited toExperienced riders

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10 nights through Tanzania

Arusha, Mount Meru and West Kilimanjaro, Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, around Lake Manyara to Burunge, Tarangire, back to Arusha.

Style

Adventure, Expedition, Guided

Duration

A week or so (7-10 nights)

Region

Africa

Vehicle provision

Vehicle provided

Group size

Departures

June

Starts/ends

Arusha, Tanzania

Support

Support vehicle, Mechanic, Guide

Accommodation

Camping

Suitable cars

Experienced riders

Vehicle

Motorcycle

Price basis

Per person (sharing)

Run by

Specialist Stradora partner

Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa (1 of 12)

Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano rising above the plains near Lake Natron, Tanzania

Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa (2 of 12)

Line of motorcycles crossing the dry savanna plains of northern Tanzania

Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa (3 of 12)

Rider on a Royal Enfield on the flats with the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano behind

Photography and film: the operator

Day by Day

Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa

Day 1

pick-up at Kilimanjaro airport, night in Arusha

pick-up at Kilimanjaro airport, night in Arusha.

Day 2

tar then gravel around the north side of Mount Meru to the foothills of Kilimanjaro

tar then gravel around the north side of Mount Meru to the foothills of Kilimanjaro.

Day 3

a long gravel day across the plains, past Ol Doinyo Lengai, to a tented camp at Lake Natron

a long gravel day across the plains, past Ol Doinyo Lengai, to a tented camp at Lake Natron.

Day 4

Lake Natron, a game drive on the bike, a gorge hike to a waterfall, flamingos and a Maasai village

Lake Natron, a game drive on the bike, a gorge hike to a waterfall, flamingos and a Maasai village.

Day 5

south along the Rift Valley escarpment to Karatu

south along the Rift Valley escarpment to Karatu.

Day 6

up the escarpment to Ngorongoro Crater for a safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser

up the escarpment to Ngorongoro Crater for a safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser.

Day 7

gravel through forest to Lake Eyasi, optional visit to the Hadzabe

gravel through forest to Lake Eyasi, optional visit to the Hadzabe.

Day 8

a full day of challenging off-road trails and river crossings around Lake Manyara to Burunge

a full day of challenging off-road trails and river crossings around Lake Manyara to Burunge.

Day 9

full-day 4x4 safari in Tarangire National Park

full-day 4x4 safari in Tarangire National Park.

Day 10

short ride back to Arusha, final dinner

short ride back to Arusha, final dinner.

Day 11

onward travel

onward travel. About 4 to 6 hours riding a day.

What's included

Royal Enfield
accommodation (twin share
including a safari tented camp)
breakfast
lunch and dinner
tour guide
mechanic
fuel
spare parts
drinking water
first aid
support vehicle
airport pick-up
Ngorongoro and Tarangire 4x4 game drives

Not included

International flights
visa
personal medical insurance (required)
single supplement (US $450)
riding kit
alcohol

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10 days, from £3,963pp

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Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa

10 nights through Tanzania

Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa

pick-up at Kilimanjaro airport, night in Arusha

tar then gravel around the north side of Mount Meru to the foothills of Kilimanjaro

a long gravel day across the plains, past Ol Doinyo Lengai, to a tented camp at Lake Natron

Lake Natron, a game drive on the bike, a gorge hike to a waterfall, flamingos and a Maasai village

south along the Rift Valley escarpment to Karatu

up the escarpment to Ngorongoro Crater for a safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser

gravel through forest to Lake Eyasi, optional visit to the Hadzabe

a full day of challenging off-road trails and river crossings around Lake Manyara to Burunge

full-day 4x4 safari in Tarangire National Park

short ride back to Arusha, final dinner

onward travel

What's included

Not included

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10 nights through Tanzania

Tanzania: Into the Heart of Africa

pick-up at Kilimanjaro airport, night in Arusha

tar then gravel around the north side of Mount Meru to the foothills of Kilimanjaro

a long gravel day across the plains, past Ol Doinyo Lengai, to a tented camp at Lake Natron

Lake Natron, a game drive on the bike, a gorge hike to a waterfall, flamingos and a Maasai village

south along the Rift Valley escarpment to Karatu

up the escarpment to Ngorongoro Crater for a safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser

gravel through forest to Lake Eyasi, optional visit to the Hadzabe

a full day of challenging off-road trails and river crossings around Lake Manyara to Burunge

full-day 4x4 safari in Tarangire National Park

short ride back to Arusha, final dinner

onward travel

What's included

Not included

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