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1 day · approx. 20 km ride + game drive

Cycling in Arusha National Park | 1-Day Guided Bike Safari

A one-day bike ride through the forests of Arusha National Park with an armed ranger and support vehicle, followed by a game drive.

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Duration 1 day
Distance Approx. 20 km
Sleeping None (day trip)
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Arusha National Park Cycling Day Trip Overview

Described by Sir Julian Huxley as “a gem amongst parks”, Arusha National Park is Tanzania's smallest park in the northern circuit. It has three main features: the Momella Lakes, Mount Meru and the Ngurudoto Crater. Cycling is a good way to see the park's range of habitats in a few hours, including areas that are rarely visited on a normal safari.

Along with the wildlife and scenery, you will learn about the history of the park and the early missionaries who lived in the area. For your safety and comfort, an armed ranger and support vehicle stay with you throughout. Whenever you get tired you can get off the bike and ride in the support vehicle.

Did You Know? Best Time to Visit: Dry season (June to October) is ideal for wildlife viewing.

Difficulty Moderate, a few steep hills at the start
Start point Your hotel in Moshi or Arusha (ride starts at Momella Gate)
Ends at Your hotel in Moshi or Arusha
Why travel with us

Why choose Ahsante Tours

Every safari is private to your group and planned by our own team in Moshi. This is what that means once you are on the road.

20+ Years operating from Moshi
5.0 Tripadvisor rating
200+ Tripadvisor reviews

What you can count on

4x4 Support vehicle A Toyota Land Cruiser follows the ride, so you can stop cycling whenever you need a break.
Ranger Armed park ranger An armed ranger rides in the support vehicle, and the group cycles close together inside the park.
24/7 Support on the road Our Moshi office is reachable around the clock, and airport transfers are included.
5× Award-recognised TANAPA award winner, and nominated as Tanzania's Leading Tour Operator five years running.
Day by day

Arusha National Park Cycling Day Trip Itinerary

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Day 1

Arusha National Park

You will be picked up at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha at 0800hrs and transferred to Arusha National Park (Momella Gate), where the tour begins. The route takes you through dense forest in the park that is rarely visited on a normal safari. Because you are cycling inside a national park, an armed ranger travels in the support vehicle and the group is asked to cycle close together. The first part of the route has a few steep hills, then the second part is a gentle slope. Along the roads you will pass families of baboons and blue monkeys. After the ride you will have a game drive in the park before being transferred back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. Pick up time: 08:00 Meals: Packed Lunch Accommodation: None

DistanceApprox. 20 km
LandscapeMontane forest
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Price per person, by group size

Per person. Price depends on group size and travel dates; ask us for a quote.

Group size Per person Note
1 person $544
2–4 people $385
5–9 people $295
10 people $275

What is and is not included

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Included

  • Hardtail mountain bikes
  • Cycling guide(s)
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • 4 liters of bottled mineral water per participant
  • Park ranger
  • Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers
  • Snacks and fruits at water points
  • Park fees, government fees & taxes inclusive
  • Bottled mineral water throughout the safari

Not included

  • Local and International flights
  • Laundry Service
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips to the driver guide
  • Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
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Packing lists and trip documents

Free Safari Packing List with gear necessary and recommendations from Ahsante Tours Team

PNG Free Safari Kit Checklist Free Safari Packing List with gear necessary and recommendations from Ahsante Tours Team

Reviews from our travellers

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A Memorable Safari - Thanks to the Wonderful Team at Ahsante Tours
We had a fantastic experience with Ahsante Tours on our Tanzania safari. Everything was well organized, and the trip went smoothly from beginning to end. Holyfield Edwin, our main contact, deserves special recognition. He was warm, professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful, patiently answering all our questions both before the trip and while we were on safari. When I accidentally left my Kindle at Rafiki Retreat in Arusha, he went out of his way to arrange for it to be retrieved and sent to Kigali, our final destination. That kind of personal attention really stood out. Our guide and driver for nine days, Aston, was equally outstanding. He worked incredibly hard every day, was always patient and professional, and made us feel safe on the road. His knowledge of wildlife and ability to spot animals were impressive—we saw the Big Five multiple times! Most of all, we loved his genuine enthusiasm. He seemed just as excited about each sighting as we were, which made the experience even more enjoyable. He was also considerate and unobtrusive, allowing us to take in each moment at our own pace. The accommodations were generally three-star, and we enjoyed most of the bush camps and hotels along the way. Ahsante also coordinated our Rwanda extension to see the gorillas through Mist Safari, which was another wonderful experience. Brian K., our contact in Rwanda, was super responsive and easy to communicate with. All in all, we were very happy with Ahsante Tours. The team was reliable, thoughtful, and professional, and the personal touches made a real difference. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a Tanzania safari, especially if you value good communication, a knowledgeable guide, and a team that genuinely cares about your experience. Thank you, Ahsante Tours, for a trip filled with wonderful experiences and memories we will cherish for years to come!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I went with Ahsante Tours via Explore on a trip to climb Kilimanjaro (Lemosho route) followed by safaris in Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. All the guides were very friendly and nice to talk to - I got along with all of them very well. For the Kilimanjaro climb, I was consistently impressed by how above and beyond all the staff went to make sure we had everything and we were comfortable. The level of care, service and concern for our health and safety was unmatched. For the safaris, our guide was very knowledgeable with what everything was and was amazing at spotting even the smallest animals in secretive hiding spots. I think this was the best trip of my life and I will always remember it incredibly fondly!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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An incredible experience with the best team of guides and porters we could have asked for. They made it fun, interesting and ensured we were safe and happy at all times. I cannot thank Mussa, Joshua , Michael , Juma , Uhuru and the rest of the team enough for the trip of a lifetime. Thank you 🙏
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Uk - Scotland based review. This is my second time using Ahsante tours and they can’t be faulted. I booked Kilimanjaro in 2025 with them and they were brilliant from the first initial contact. They planned out the trip according to my dates etc and were in communication throughout until I arrived. I used them again this year to book a safari trip for my partners birthday. Again, from initial contact their communication was excellent. I provided them with how I’d like my trip to look and executed it to perfection. We stayed with a Masai tribe before starting safari trip and this was a 10/10 experience. Would recommend. We thereafter visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara and then Serengeti for safari game drives. An experience that will last a life time that was made possible by using Ashante Tours. All accommodation we stayed in was clean, staff all friendly, food was good, all packed lunches provided for game drives and they were good as well. We had a safari guide Godwin, who was with us for 6 days. He was so friendly, so knowledgeable and just an overall really nice guy. Couldn’t have picked a better guide myself. The Weru Weru lodges, where you stay when booking with Ahsante is clean, good food and staff very friendly (both times). Would recommend anyone looking to book a trip to climb Kilimanjaro or safaris to book through Ahsante tours. Both times zero complaints. If I was to return to Tanzania I will use again. Ahsante to all - Ahsante Tour staff 👏🏻
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Our 5 day Safari was amazing (if a little too long!) We saw such a great variety of animal life , and our drivers/ guides Godwin and Derek were very knowledgeable and could answer pretty much every question we asked, adding more information where they could. Godwin is a very skilled driver ( Derek is still training so not allowed to drive with customers) and handled those bumpy roads well. It was also great that he had car mechanic knowledge to sort out a few problems with our jeep along the way. They are both very professional but also friendly and we really enjoyed our time with them!
Awards and certifications

Awards and recognition

Tanzania Tourist Board — Licensed Tour Operator
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2020 - 2026
Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
Best Tour Operator for Mawenzi Peak Technical Climbs
Tanzania's Leading Tour Operator: Nominee for 5 years in a row since 2019 to 2023 & 2026

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