Pedal Power

4 days—Cycle through the local villages in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

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Safari summary

Explore the villages on the slopes of Might Mt. Kilimanjaro on two wheels and learn the ways of the Chagga people who inhabit this sacred land. Observe first hand the day to day local peoples ways of life. Working the land, growing foods, visit the villages markets, women groups and primary school. You will camp at compound of a local and experiences the local people hospitality hosting you and showing you around their compound and their farms

The tour provide a chance to learn about the Chagga people culture and how they are dealing with Climatic change,their social economic activities,Arabica coffee economy,food and local brew.The tour will begging at Moshi Town around 900M and cycle up on villages around 1250m on this three days two nights tour.You will be provided with good Mt. Bikes,helmet and have a supporting vehicle following you at all times carrying all your luggage,camping equipment,water,food and a cook,the tour follow villages back roads where partly is paved and party dirty road.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Non-safari
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
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Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide
Bushman | tribal visits

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Bike Fitting & Moshi Town tour

Today in the morning you will do your bike fitting and later in the morning start a walking or tuk tuk Moshi town tour visiting the local food markets,Coffee shop,learn about history of multicultural community of Moshi town where people with different ethnicity,religion and political parties co exist peacefully .You will have a first hand experience witnessing locals socials economics activities while learning and practicing some Swahili language

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Moshi - Makoa Machame

Day one you will cover approximately 35 km cycling from Moshi town to Makoa Machame. You will cycle on gentle uphill winding roads pass past villages farms where locals will be working the land.You will pass the villages center where curious friendly locals and cheerfully children's will warmly greet you,you will stop for a picnic lunch on the way before getting back on the road.Mid afternoon you will arrive at your host compound we used as your campsite.

Campsite at Local Host Compound

Makoa Machame - Uswaaa

Day two you will cover approximately 15 km on the saddle and have more of interactions with the local peoples. After breakfast we will have a coffee tour and participate on making a cup of original Arabica coffee.Later you will cycle to Women dairy cooperative Society and learn about Women Empowerment. Monday and thursday its village market days and on this days you can visit the Market and later cycle to Uswaa village at our host compound campsite.Later in the evening go for village walk

Campsite at Local Host Compound

Uswaa- Transfer to Hotel/Airport

Today you will cycle down to Bomangombe town from Uswaa village approximate 20 km and you will be transferred to supporting vehicle and drive to Kikuletwa/Chemka hot spring awaiting you to swim on this oasis of fig trees and turquoise pool of lukewarm crystal clear water.You will have a picnic lunch at the hot spring and spend time there until mid evening where you will be transferred to airport or hotel

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