The cycling adventure of a lifetime.

Registration — and the guaranteed lowest pricing available — will open to our interest list on 30 September.

Public registration will open 31st October.

REGISTRATION INFO

TRAVERSE MTB is more than just 5 days of cycling; it’s a truly all-inclusive adventure. Experience extraordinary hospitality for 8 days and 7 nights in Tanzania, dates TBA. From the moment you exit the airport until you enjoy your last beer and are delivered to departures for your return flight, you will find we really have thought of — and provided — everything.

TRAVERSE MTB is a solo event, with male and female categories.

In order to ensure a premier experience, the 2026 field will be limited to 70 registered cyclists. Registration will close when sold out or on 4th April.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation for 7 nights

    • Basic tent with ground mattress and pillow

  • 5 days of cycling + bike wash

  • Transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport & return + all transport during event

  • 3 meals per day + feed zones on course

  • Water, hydration formula, coffee, tea, soda, beer, and wine

  • Park fees, concessions, levies, and taxes

  • Medical services & emergency evacuation

PRICING

  • USD $2990 per rider for 8 days & 7 nights in Tanzania

  • Cyclists on our interest list will receive an option for discounted early pricing

  • Spectator packages (more info to come):

    • Accompanying a cyclist /USD $2490

    • Simba Farm package /USD $1990

ACCOMMODATION ADD-ONS:

  • Solo accommodation / USD $500 per person

  • VIP tent / USD $320 per person

    • Walk-in tent with sleeping cot, mattress, pillow, sheet and duvet + floor mat and chairs at entrance

  • Sleeping bag rental / USD $50 per person

  • Pre- and post-event hotel accommodation / starting at USD $60 per person

SERVICE ADD-ONS:

Mechanic services

  • Basic package / USD $150pp

    • Post-stage service each day (degrease drive train + lube, index gears, check chain, brake pads, bearings, sealant levels, headset, BB, hubs, & bolts, and lubrication)

    • Additional charge for large jobs

  • Full package / USD $280pp

    • Basic package + assistance building bike pre-event & packing bike post-event

    • No additional labour charge for large jobs

Massage services

  • Full package / USD $350pp

    • 6 x 40-minute massages: day before stage one & each day post-stage

    • First options in reservation / booking system

  • A la carte massage / USD $75 per 40-minute massage

    • Reservations made post-stage only — slots not guaranteed

REFUNDS, CHANGES & DEFERRALS

  • Entry is confirmed upon full payment only. Refunds for cancellations — for event entry and/or add-on packages — will be available as follows:

    • 100% refund available through 22 December

    • 75% refund available through 10 March

    • 50% refund available through 10 April

    • 25% refund available through 10 May

    • Payments are non-refundable beginning 11 May 2026

  • Entries can be deferred for one year if requested before 10 March. The deferral fee is USD $200 per rider, payable upon request.

  • Rider changes / number transfers are permitted if requested before 10 April for a USD $200 change fee, payable upon request.

  • If the event, or any part of it, is for any reason modified or cancelled, payments will be refundable as per above.