TRAVERSE MTB
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TRAVERSE MTB 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.
THE SORTING
Although our routes and schedules are designed to allow you to experience north Tanzania’s geography, flora and fauna at your own pace, you should know they are also formidable obstacles with which to contend.
The single track we include in our MTB courses is not designed for bicycles; rather, it was constructed by donkeys and wild animals, for donkeys and wild animals. There are cross country sections of our courses where there is no obvious trail. If you join us in the bush, you likely will fall, absolutely will bleed,* and most certainly will carry your bicycle.**
Routes can be tailored, but you should consider TRAVERSE MTB more than a test of skill. It will absolutely serve as an examination of your resilience and determination.
* The thorns are crazy. Bring more sealant than you think you could possibly need.
** Don’t wear your fancy carbon shoes.
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 300km (185mi)
21km (12mi) prologue-like stage
4 full stages of 45-95km (28-60mi) each
Total climbing of 4320+m (14200ft)
Varied terrain, geography and temperatures
Several extremely technical sections + portage
A climb to 3800m (12500ft) elevation on Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau
One of the best finish lines in sport (pictured)
Private MTB adventures for groups of 8+
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