TANZANIA 2026
Following on from the success of the Peak Motorcycles tours to Colombia we will be running a recce trip for a new tour to Tanzania in 2026. This one will start and end in Arusha, near Mount Kilimanjaro. This is the dry season and is another great opportunity to escape the dark, cold and wet back home and ride motorcycles through some incredible landscapes in the sunshine!
The recce tour is planned for the 17-25 January 2026
This is a fly-ride motorcycle trips. This means you fly in and out of Arusha, Tanzania, and the itinerary is as follows:
Saturday Late night arrival into Arusha and check in to the hotel (The KLM flight arrives around 10pm and the Air France before midnight). It is a 45 minute bus transfer to the hotel.
Sunday Due to the late arrival the prior evening, this is a travel recovery day when you can relax at pool and visit the town of Arusha to gather any provisions if needed. If you're ready for riding, it's possible to do a short test ride to Kilala or Mungu Crater or just around the lodge. In the evening we will have a team dinner and tour briefing.
Monday Arusha → Lake Chala (~160 km, mix of tarmac & dirt)
The tour begins with an early morning departure and we have a stop at Chemka hot springs to swim in a natural spring surrounded by lush greenery
We then ride on to Lake Chala, a crater lake straddling the Kenya-Tanzania border and in the afternoon you can relax by the lake and even swim.
The tour begins with an early morning departure and we have a stop at Chemka hot springs to swim in a natural spring surrounded by lush greenery
We then ride on to Lake Chala, a crater lake straddling the Kenya-Tanzania border and in the afternoon you can relax by the lake and even swim.
Tuesday Ride Around Mount Kilimanjaro (~280 km, mix of dirt & tarmac)
This is a full-day ride circumnavigating Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world! We will enjoy amazing views of the mountains, interactions with local Maasai, and wildlife including:
Rongai & Mkuu – Explore the lesser-traveled eastern side of Kili.
West Kilimanjaro – Ride through open savanna landscapes and Maasai villages
Wednesday West Kilimanjaro → Lake Natron (~240 km, dirt, gravel & tarmac)
Today we enter the Great Rift Valley via Longido with stunning views of the Ol Doinyo Lengai active volcano. It's also a day for wildlife with giraffe, Zebra, Oryx, and Gazelle along the way. We finish the day at the alkaline Lake Natron and its famous flamingos.
Thursday Lake Natron → Karatu (~190 km, mix of dirt & tarmac)
Ride through remote Maasai lands, passing dramatic escarpments and continue to Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro highlands.
In the evening there is an optional sunset ride around rolling hills of Karatu and
an optional Mto Wa Mbu cultural tour before our overnight stop in Mto Wa Mbu
Friday Rest Day - Lake Manyara National Park
Today we take a break from the bikes and instead take a safari vehicle for a full day game drive inside Lake Manyara National Park
We have a Bush Lunch during the day and later can relax by the lake, enjoying a bush sunset back at in Mto Wa Mbu after a day of spotting wildlife
Saturday Mto Wa Mbu→ Arusha (~125 km, scenic backroads)
This is our final day of riding, as we return to Arusha by the back roads. If not visited on the first Sunday, we can visit the Mungu Crater 50 minutes outside Arusha.
In the evening we have a farewell dinner and end-of-tour celebrations.
Sunday A last opportunity to relax in Arusha before flying home or on to Zanzibar.
Cost Per Person
The cost for single occupancy accommodation for 8 hotel nights and 5/6 riding days is
GBP2,475
All tours include:
- Airport transfers
- All hotels with single occupancy (8 nights, 3 in Arusha and 5 on tour)
- All meals
- All drinks, including local beers with meals
- 6 days bike hire including spare parts, fuel and insurance for a Kibo K250R single cylinder, five-speed, electric start, dual sport bike.
- English and Swahili speaking guide
- Support vehicle for luggage with driver and spare bike
- Tour shirt
- All government park fees for Lake Natron, Lake Manyara
- All excursions
- Safari Car and Guide for Lake Manyara full day Safari
- Sportsbikeshop Discount Code (UK Only)
- Flights
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Tanzania Visa ~USD100
- Tips for guide/driver (USD10/day suggested each per person)
Flights from the UK are £550-£1000 depending on demand and departure airport. Options include UK/EU Airport > Amsterdam > Arusha (JRO) with KLM or via Paris with Air France. Other routes are available.
For those who wish to extend their visit to East Africa with a visit to the island paradise that is Zanzibar, please ask as planning for this is in progress.
FAQ's
This is a new tour, and no one has asked any questions yet! As soon as they do, I'll add them here for all.I expect someone will ask about how safe Tanzania is, so as a starter, this is the UK Government Tanzania travel advice. The tour only visits the green area and we will not be travelling to the orange area near the border with Mozambique.
How do I book?
A 25% deposit is required to secure a place with the balance due one month before the tour starts. You can request further information by clicking the following link: