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Bike Safari from Kibo's Ecoplace

A unique adventurous way to spot wildlife in the savannah of West Kilimanjaro

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Pedal through a stunning 32km trail across the savannah, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. This 3-4 hour ride offers panoramic views of mountains, savannah plains, forest edges, and dune-like terrain.

Wildlife you may encounter includes:

Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, zebras, and giraffes.

Potential sightings of wildebeests, buffalo, jackals, ostriches, secretary birds, vultures, and even elephants.

Options:

Single-Day Safari: Book from Arusha with car pickup and drop-off. Get to Kibo's Ecoplace at your convenience and start the bike safari from here.

3-Day Bike Tour: Arusha - Kibo’s Ecoplace - Arusha, for a longer, immersive experience.

Prices: Visit Ecojoy Tours for details.

  • Location

    Kibo's Ecoplace

Highlights

  • Wildlife

  • Picknick

  • Stunning Environment

The trail begins at the Agroforestry Farm Kibo Eco-place. The surface varies from clay to rocky gravel and dusty sand. Watch out for sharp rocks. After a short (technical) climb, you gradually descend to the savannah plain between Mount Meru to the west and Mount Kilimanjaro to the east. Here you are likely to see zebra and gazelles. Also wildebeest. You will pass a small forest where you may see giraffes. After the bend in the road, you will have views of Mt Meru all the way. The landscape gradually changes with beautiful views of overgrown hills. You will pass through a stretch of very loose sand where you will probably have to walk a bit. Finally, you enter a hilly area on a narrow path before starting the gentle descent to Kibo's Ecoplace.

Wildlife adventure by bike

You are transported from Arusha to Kibo's Ecoplace by car (110 km, 2,5 hour drive). .You leave Arusha early morning, arriving at Kibo's Ecoplace around 11 a.m. The bike safari takes about 4 hours (including stops to look at the animals, picnic). Around 5 p.m you are brought back to Arusha. It is possible to book one night at Kibo's Ecoplace and do the bike safari again next morning in reverse direction : other views of the landscape.The cost for the car is USD 140 for a return trip, carrying 4 people. Additional : 35 USD for a guide and 25 USD pp for the bike

Alternatively, you get to Kibo's Ecoplace at your own convenience and start the bike safari from there. You need to book in advance in order to prepare (enough) bikes for you. Cost: 25 USD pp and 35 USD for the guide per group.