The 14 Best Tanzania Cycling Tours

1.Chagga Villages in Mount Kilimanjaro Cycling Day Trip

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

Ride from Moshi through Shanty Town, Kibosho, and Lyamungo on tarmac and dirt roads. Your private English-speaking guide, often Roger or Dennis, sets the pace as you pass coffee and banana farms, learn about Chagga life, and stop for lunch.

“Incredible experience! Absolutely stunning landscape. Roger was such a fantastic guide and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. This is a must do if you are in the area. I recommend you be honest about your atRead more”

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2.Arusha:Canoeing/Kayaking &/or Cycling Adventure (with Lunch)

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

Start with a guided canoe trip on bird-filled Lake Duluti, then cycle through coffee and banana farms to Mangalia Waterfall. Guides such as Derek and Derrick explain local wildlife and culture. The route includes a swim, traditional mbege banana beer, lunch, and hotel pickup from Arusha or Moshi.

“We loved this trip, it was well organised, Derek was a fabulous guide and very knowledgeable about the natural ecology and Tanzanian culture. The cycling to the waterfall was challenging as roads were very bumpy and there are a couple of big hills. That said it was through local towns with lots to see. The lunch was lovely and catered for our dietary needs. Finally our driver Coploo was very nice and knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend this trip. Thank you. Theresa & Pauline”

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3.Moshi city bike day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $45

Start at One Bike Shop and ride through Moshi with a guide, stopping at Mbuyuni Market, Rihada Mosque, the Hindu Temple, Clock Tower, Old Train Station, Christian King Church, Memorial Market, and Moshi Airport. Bikes, helmets, and water are included.

“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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4.Cycling from Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro Crater

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

Ride for six days from One Bike Tanzania in Moshi to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with guides such as Hilary, Goodluck, and Joseph. Expect village roads, dusty plains, tarmac, wildlife country, a support vehicle, meals, lodges, and an optional Crater game drive.

“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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5.Cycling through the TPC plantations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $66

Ride south from Moshi through flat sugar cane and corn fields to the TPC Club, with Kilimanjaro behind you. Guides such as Roger, Dennis, Hillary, and Said lead the route. Lunch at Planters, bikes, water, fees, and possible hotel pickup are included.

“I booked this trip last minute for my children (20 and 14) and me. I was very satisfied by the quick organisation and quality of the trip. They picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off. Our guide, Dennis was very knowledgeable and showed Read more”

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6.Materuni Waterfall E-Bike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $140

Start at One Bike Shop in Moshi and pedal an e-bike through Chagga farmland, coffee and banana plantations, and village roads to Materuni Waterfall. Guides such as Roger, Said, Agnes, and Hillary lead the ride, forest walk, coffee visit, and local lunch.

“We had an unforgettable mountain biking adventure in Moshi, Tanzania, guided by the exceptional Roger. The quality of the mountain bikes exceeded our expectations, providing both comfort and performance throughout the ride. Roger maiRead more”

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7.West Kilimanjaro cycling Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $666

Spend two days cycling West Kilimanjaro with a private guide and support vehicle. Ride through acacia woodland and open plains, watch for zebra, giraffe, elephants, and Maasai herders, then camp with meals, gear, park fees, and transport from Moshi, Arusha, or the airport included.

“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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8.Private Cycle to Kilimanjaro Bike Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Spend 8 to 9 hours cycling across West Kilimanjaro with a private English-speaking guide, mountain bike, helmet, lunch, water, and support transport. Expect Maasai culture, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru views, dry grasslands, and possible sightings of zebra, giraffes, wildebeest, impala, and elands.

“I booked the bike tour to Kilimanjaro Safari park with Oclaa Adventures, the trip was phenomenal. They were very professional. I had an excellent bike ride with my guide and more over the support car was behind us throughout and they arranged everything including Maasai village experience.”

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9.Lake duluti Canoeing/kayaking &/or cycling adventure with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Spend two hours canoeing on Lake Duluti, then cycle through villages and coffee farms to Mangalia Waterfalls. You’ll swim in cool mountain water, see how banana beer is made, and finish with a typical local lunch. Pickup is offered, and a moderate fitness level is needed.

“The tour started with a relaxing canoe ride and I was lucky enough to spot monkeys. It was a tough mountain bike ride but I was rewarded at the end by swimming at the most beautiful waterfall. The lunch was delicious. I highly recommend Naturalland Expeditions.”

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10.Chemka Hotpsrings E-Bike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $140

Ride 60km from One Bike Shop in Moshi through TPC sugarcane country and quiet farming villages to Chemka Hot Springs. Your English-speaking guide leads the mostly flat route, with bikes, helmets, lunch, snacks, and water included. Guides from the One Bike team include Roger and Octavian.

“Our family used One Bike over two days. First, our son did a day-long tour of Moshi. He loved it so much that when the rest of us arrived the next day, he said “let’s go to One Bike and see what they can put together for us.” So we did!”

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11.Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau E-Bike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $399

Start in Moshi with guides such as Roger, then transfer to Londorossi Gate and ride through rainforest and moorland toward the 3,962-meter Shira Plateau. A full-suspension e-bike, packed lunch, helmet, water, park fees, and support vehicle are included. Expect a demanding but memorable private day.

“This was such a unique tour. I wanted to do something different other than trekking and so chose this. Roger was an exceptional guide very experience cyclist and the best thing about him was his calm and patient manner.”

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12.Private Canoeing, Cycling, Coffee and Hiking Tour in lake Duluti.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $150

Start at 7:00 am for a private Lake Duluti day with an English-speaking guide. Paddle for two hours, visit coffee farms, cycle to an inner Meru village, then hike through forest. Lunch, transport, bicycles, and admission fees are included.

“It was so peaceful. I loved the entire experience. My friends and I wanna plan another trip to go there. One of us even fell in the lake🤣🤣 honestly I couldn’t have asked for better guides to be with us. I can’t wait for the next trip there!”

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13.Mountain Bike Tour of the Foothills of Mount Meru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $40Best value

Ride with a local guide through Tengeru’s farming villages near Mount Meru. Expect mostly flat roads, village life, local food, and a stop at a small home brewery making mbege, a traditional Chagga banana beer. The tour begins and ends at Lake Duluti and lasts about 2 hours 20 minutes.

“Rocky road. Our guide Jonathan was excellent. Stopped at local market. Best bananas ever. Experienced local life. Lake was nice”

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14.Cycling to Amboni Caves & Sulphur Hot Springs-(Taste of Tanga)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $90

Start at URITHI Tanga Museum at 8:30 am and cycle from central Tanga toward Amboni Caves, about 8 kilometers away. Guide Imani leads the route through historic streets and Kiomoni village, with local lime making, brewing, and aggregate work nearby. Hotel pickup may be arranged.

“Our experience in Tanga and with the Tanga Cultural Tourism Enterprise (CTE) was incredible. Imani, our tour guide, was so welcoming when we arrived. He gave us a brief history of the area and highlighted the different programs and tours ofRead more”

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