Fredlink Tours | Le specialiste des voyages Motos en Afrique de l'Est.

9 DAYS COMFORT CIRCUIT
8 legs - 700 Km
70% off-road

9 days - 8 legs ride of discovery of Northern Tanzania wilderness.
Across the great rift valley passing by Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro and Lake Natron reserves.
Mixing comfort lodging and bush camping with Masai people, about 700 Km of which 70%.
Passing through animal territories so that encounter with wildlife is assured.
Game drives by 4x4 car arranged in neighbouring national parks.

PROGRAMME and ITINIRARY

Day 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Cottage rooms at KIA Lodge

Welcome at KILIMANJARO airport in Tanzania. Transfer to KIA Lodge right on the starting point of Tarangire trail. Dinner and night.

Day 2 : KIA LODGE – NABERERA : 130 Km on earth trail (5 hours with breaks)

Camping in Masai Land

Depart after breakfast and briefing on a southern trail towards Tarangire. Picnic lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon at Naberera village right in Masai land. Set up camp in company of Masai people, enjoying Masai style hospitality -BBQ and a great deal of traditional songs and dances.

Day 3: NABERERA – TARANGIRE : 130 Km on earth trail + 30 Km on tarmac road (6 hours)

Tarangire River Camp built in baobab trees

Depart on a trail going up north east round Tarangire reserve where wildlife can be easily seen. Arrive at Tarangire River Camp to settle in your room. Dinner and night.

Day 4 : TARANGIRE - LAKE MANYARA : half day game drive in Tarangire + 40 Km off-road (2 hours)

On Lake Manyara trail

Depart at sunrise for a game drive by 4x4 in Tarangire National Park whereby huge herds of elephants are living in perfect symbiosis with baobab trees. Return at the lodge for lunch then leave by motorcycle 30 Km off-road along lake Manyara eastern shore, encountering with gazelles, wildebeest and zebras. Arrive to settle a Migunga Camp, a tented camp under yellow acacias next to Mto Wa Mbu center, a big local market situated within the greenery of luxuriant tropical vegetation at the shores of Lake Manyara. Dinner and night at the camp.

Day 5 : LAKE MANYARA - LAKE EYASI : half day game drive in Lake Manyara + 50 Km on tarmac road + 40 Km on dirt road (3 hours)

Tent at Tidinga Camp

Depart after breakfast for a game drive by 4x4 in Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara is a soda lake right at the foot of the Rift escarpment whereby an abundant wildlife is living: elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, leopards and plenty of birds. Return at the camp for lunch. Depart by motorcycle to another soda lake up the rift on Ngorongoro volcanic highlands : Lake Eyasi whereby a pygmy tribe still lives from hunting : the Hadzabe. Arrive at Tidinga Camp. Dinner and night.

Day 6 : LAKE EYASI – NGORONGORO : half day game drive in Ngorongoro crater + 50 Km on earth road (2 hours)

Room in front of Ngorongoro dense forest

Depart after early breakfast to Ngorongoro reserve gate. Motorcycles are parked at the rangers post to proceed by 4x4 for Ngorongoro crater tour. The road ascends a rainforest up to a wonderful view point overlooking Ngorongoro caldera 600 m deep and 18 km wide. Descend to the crater through a steep trail for viewing Ngorongoro wildlife. Picnic lunch in the crater and exit up to the gate to get back the motorcycles. Depart to Ngorongoro Forest Camp, a superb tented camp set at the boundary of Ngorongoro reserve and overlooking the dense rain forest. Dinner and night at the camp.

Day 7 : NGORONGORO – LAKE NATRON : 40 Km on tarmac + 120 Km on sandy and stony roads (6 hours)

Ngare Sero water fall

Depart after breakfast to Lake Natron, returning first down to Mto Wa Mbu and taking a dusty track along the base of the Rift escarpment then down into a vast valley where gnus, zebras, giraffes and antelopes assemble for pastures and water. Picnic lunch under the precious shade of a thorn tree. The last 50 km in this leg is a sandy and stony track cut in the rift. This leads to the foot of Oldonyo Lengai (2800 m a.s.l), “the mountain of God.” This Sacred Mountain of the Masai is surrounded by deep calderas whose sides are covered with ashy volcanic lava. From there, a sandy road takes you to the lowest point in whole Rift Valley: the shores of Lake Natron, which is also the world's largest soda lake... And then pure scenic splendour that inspires in the mind, the image of a picture from the moon. The lake has a particularly low altitude and hot climate within the entire east African rift valley. The day ends at Natron Camp, a tented camp managed by the local Masai community. Visit by foot of the spectacular Engare Sero water fall. Dinner and night at the camp.

Day 8 : LAKE NATRON- KITUMBEINE : 80 Km of sandy and stony trails (5 hours)

Camping dressed table at Kitumbeine campsite

Passing after breakfast by the lakeshore whereby the flamingos feed. The lake is also the preferred breeding habitat for east African flamingos. Then depart on a dusty trail to Mount Kitumbeine. Picnic lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon at Kitumbeine, Masai village at the foot hill of mount Kitumbeine. Set up camp in company of Masai people. Dinner and night in camping tent.

Day 9 : KITUMBEINE – ARUSHA : 100 Km on sandy and stony road + 90 Km on tarmac road (6 hours)

On Monduli trail

Depart after breakfast towards mount Monduli on a scenic track going up the rift escarpment then linking Arusha road. Picnic lunch en route. Arrive end afternoon at KIA Lodge next to KILIMANJARO Airport. Drop off motorcycles, shower and farewell dinner before checking in at the airport for your return flight.

PARTICULARITIES

Drivers need not to have a special level of driving skills to participate, the circuit is open for off road learners.
The motorbikes are off-road models prepared in our premises (HONDA 250 XR BAJA) and suit to all riders.
A crew of four persons including one medical, board a support 4WD car equipped with VHF radio and satellite telephone linked in permanence to the organisation “Flying doctors”.
It is possible to participate as accompanying passenger in 4WD car on the same itinerary (2 to 4 passengers per vehicle).
We take our time to guide you and the tour leader is always available to advice you.
It is possible to have a customized itinerary e.g. lengthen the legs for the most demanding riders … Note that the average speed of moving is 30 Km/h including breaks.
We ensure our itinerary is practically off the beaten track, so the participants experience authentic discoveries.
Requirements : national driving licence, visa for Kenya : 50 US $, yellow fever vaccination, prevention against malaria.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Airport transfers
Full board accommodation in double rooms and single tent with foam mattresses
Bottled mineral water.
Motorcycle (HONDA 250 XR BAJA) with fuel and technical assistance
Support car with professional crew; driver, mechanic, doctor, cook and tour leader guide by motorbike
Medical assistance and link up Air Rescue and Evacuation to Nairobi in case of emergency
Radio link between the support car and Flying Doctors
Visit of Parks and reserves with entry fees and game drives by 4WD car
Insurance against third party liability

NOT PROVIDED:

Air ticket into Tanzania (KILIMANJARO AIRPORT)
Motorcycle gear: helmet, boots, gloves, protections (compulsory)
Visa ($50 for Tanzania) and yellow fever vaccination
Personal travel & medical insurance (compulsory)
Medical expenses in case of evacuation
Sleeping bag for camping
Drinks in hotels
Money for personal expenses (drinks, cigarettes, souvenirs, tips...)
Refundable deposit for the motorcycle : US $500

TARIFFS PER PARTICIPANT IN US DOLLARS

For 2 riders participants : $ 5.390 per person
For 3 riders participants : $ 4.520 per person
For 4 riders participants : $ 3.940 per person
For 5 riders participants : $ 3.780 per person
For 6 riders participants : $ 3.250 per person

Ask us all questions you feel, we shall have the pleasure to answer
fredlink@wanadoo.fr