Mountain bike day safaris from Arusha

Mountain bike day safaris from Arusha in Tanzania

Usa River and Tengeru Villages
This is a short and easy 2-hours ride mainly on single-track trails through the farming villages on the outskirts of Arusha. Most of this ride is flat and the tracks moderate to good. You will encounter local Tanzanian farmers, kids and general farming communities. The ride is partly shaded. An experienced mountain biking guide leads the ride.
Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets
Strenuousness: medium
Time: mornings or afternoons

Usa River, Tengeru village and Mount Meru (half day)
This 3-hour ride will take you through the farming villages of Usa River as well as Tengeru. You will also ride a bit up the lower slopes of Mount Meru, into the lush farms of these slopes. Most of the tracks are in moderate to good condition. An experienced mountain biking guide leads the ride.
Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets
Strenuousness: medium to high
Time: mornings or afternoons

Arusha National Park (full day)
A full day mountain bike safari inside Arusha National Park. This ride is designed to give you both a wildlife and cultural experience. Our guide will meet you at Rivertrees Country Inn in the morning and transfer you to Arusha National Park. You will enjoy a short game drive through the park on your way to Ngorodoto Crater from where you
will start your ride. The ride mainly goes round the rim of the Crater with stunning views into the Crater. A ranger will accompany the ride since it is possible to encounter buffalo. Other animals likely to be seen are Colobus Monkeys, Sykes Monkey, giraffes, various birds species and a great scenery. The ride is partly on a gravel track and partly on a small animals track that can allow