TRAVERSE GRV
CUSTOM DATES
SPECTACULAR AFRICA
TRAVERSE GRV offers private groups a customizable, multi-day cycling adventure through remarkable geography, spectacular scenery and wildlife areas in northern Tanzania.
Our signature journey travels from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to Lake Natron, but each itinerary can be adapted to your group’s preferred dates, number of riding days, daily distances and level of difficulty.
Would-be riders should know that TRAVERSE GRV is a true backcountry adventure. Tanzania’s gravel roads are undoubtedly not as smooth and pleasant as your home gravel. Expect rocks, dust, sand, thorns, wildlife… and more thorns.
Routes can be tailored, but none should be mistaken for your great aunt’s gravel tour — as adventurous as she may be.
* Outfit your bike with the largest tires it will fit, bring more sealant than you think you could possibly need, don’t wear your fancy carbon shoes, and consider double-wrapping your bar tape. (A rigid or hardtail MTB would not even be a bad choice.)
TRAVERSE is a call to challenge and true adventure.
OUR SIGNATURE ROUTE
Our original five-stage journey from Mount Kilimanjaro to Lake Natron provides the starting point for your group’s adventure.
Total distance of approximately 410 km (255mi)
5 stages of 60-110km (35-70mi) each
Total climbing of 5300+m (17000ft)
Dramatically varied terrain, geography and temperatures
Rough gravel, some technical riding, tough sections, and sand
A climb to 3800m (12500ft) elevation on Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau
One of the best finish lines in sport (Lake Natron Camp, pictured)
Groups may ride the complete route or work with us to adjust the number of stages, daily distances and difficulty.
Private GRV adventures for groups of 8+
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