Today we keep our bikes parked and visit Amboseli National Park, which is particularly known for its large herds of elephants.  For lunch we return to the camp and undertake another game drive in the afternoon until the sun sets over the western slopes of Kilimanjaro. In the evening we inspect our mountain bikes again and give them the final touches in preparation for next morning ride.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Camp

Meal plan:  B L D

After breakfast at around 8 a.m. we cycle to a Maasai village, where get to know more about the way of their life before we continue uphill through the Maasai land to the Tanzanian border at 2000m. From there we enjoy a fantastic view of the Amboseli National Park and the snow-covered Kilimanjaro towering above us.  After a lunch break we will have a 35m downhill ride to the border town of Loitokitok.

Bike - stage: 60 km

Ascent: 930 m | Descent: 350 m |

Accommodation: Kibo Slopes Garden Resort

Meal plan: B L D

After breakfast we cycle to Tarakea, clear with the customs officers and cross the border into Tanzania. Then a downhill ride on Murrum road takes us to Lake Chala.  Lake Chala is one of Tanzania's hidden gems. The turquoise blue and green water are fed exclusively by the glaciers from of Kilimanjaro. The scenic lake is surrounded plants, trees and animals. The Lake Chala Safari Lodge was built on the edge of this mystical Lake. We enjoy the serenity of this romantic piece of the African bush and stay here for dinner & overnight.

Bike - stage: 80 km

Ascent: 760 m | Descent: 1570 m |

Accommodation: Lake Chala Safari Camp

Mealplan: B L D

Today the bikes are first loaded onto the car. After breakfast, the journey continues

down south in direction to Same, a little town along the busy Dar es Salam road. Here we leave the tarmac road and drive to Kihurio for an uphill challenge of 1360m over a steep 20km stretch. Before we change to our bike we have a lunch break. As the sun sets we arrive at the Mambo View Point Eco Lodge at 1850m for dinner and overnight. The views from here are breathtaking.

Vehicle: 220 km

Bike - stage: 20 km

Ascent: 1360 m |

Accommodation: Mambo View Point Eco Lodge

Mealplan: B L D

The Usambara Mountains are home to a special ecosystem with about 100 animals and over 830 plant species and is among the 25 areas with the largest species diversity worldwide. With a bit of luck, we can find horned Chameleons, colobus monkeys, horned owls, the critically endangered Nicoll's weaver bird, and particularly rare butterfly species in the forests. The mountain climate is pleasant, which was already noticed by German colonial rulers who left numerous relics and buildings worth seeing. We cycle through untouched most fertile nature and enjoy a pleasant climate on our way from the Mambo View point to Irente Cliff Lodge.

Bike - stage: 65 km

Ascent: 950 m | Descent: 1620 m |

Accommodation: Irente Cliff Lodge

Mealplan : B L D

After breakfast we leave our lodge and cycle through the pristine rainforests of the Usambara Mountains Mombo.  The 35 km section is mostly downhill with 1100m and some slight uphill of 200m.  From Mombowe we cycle on a rather flat terrain next to the Highway for another 25km for a late lunch at the Rock Hill Restaurant.  We pack our bicycles and drive for 15km by car to Korogwe town for dinner and overnight.

Bike - stage: 60 km

Ascent: 150 m | Descent: 1200 m |

Accommodation: Executive Lodge Korogwe

Mealplan : B L D

After breakfast we transfer to Muheza for our last cycle stretch to Pangani.  It’s a gentle downhill section of 200m through small and large scale coconut and sisal plantations. In Pangani we cross with a ferry across Pangani River Delta and cycle another 20km along the coastline to Ushongo Beach for dinner and overnight at the Mikes cottages.

Bike - stage: 60 km

Ascent: 200 m | Descent: 550 m

Accommodation: Mike's Beach Cottages

Mealplan: B L D

After breakfast we are picked up by boats to take us across the Indian ocean to the northern tip of Zanzibar.  We pack our bags in plastic bags to protect them from the splashing waters. The transfer takes about 4 hours and we enjoy the sun, the water wind and warm temperatures. Upon arrival we cycle a short distance to the Kendwa Rock Hotel where we spend the next day relaxing on the beach.

Boat transfer:   4 hours, 65 km

Accommodation: Kendwa Rock Hotel

Mealplan: B L D

After breakfast we get on our bikes and head south. On our 60 km ride, we pass

spice plantations and finally reach Zanzibar Stone Town. The best way to explore the city is on foot. We are greeted by narrow streets, historic buildings in Arabic Style that enchant with richly decorated heavy wooden portals. Also the Zanzibar Museum, the former slave market, the lively fruit and vegetable market, the old fortress, the sultan's palace, the Dr Livingstone House and the Sailing Marina are well worth a visit. Dinner and Overnight will be in Stone town at the historic Tembo House Hotel.

Optional: city tour on foot

Bike stage: 60 km

Ascent: 200 m | Descent: 200 m

Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel

Mealplan: B D

After breakfast we get on our bikes and head south. On our 60 km ride, we pass

spice plantations and finally reach Zanzibar Stone Town. The best way to explore the city is on foot. We are greeted by narrow streets, historic buildings in Arabic Style that enchant with richly decorated heavy wooden portals. Also the Zanzibar Museum, the former slave market, the lively fruit and vegetable market, the old fortress, the sultan's palace, the Dr Livingstone House and the Sailing Marina are well worth a visit. Dinner and Overnight will be in Stone town at the historic Tembo House Hotel.

Optional: city tour on foot

Bike stage: 60 km

Ascent: 200 m | Descent: 200 m

Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel

Mealplan: B D

We pack our bikes and transfer to the airport for our flight back home.