It's no secret that we love cycling and many of us at HQ think it's the best way to see a country, however, we realise that organising your own trip can be a total faff. On our cycling trips, we've found a local guide who has put together a perfect route and will navigate for you all the way. We even send a van that transports your overnight luggage and provide high-quality bikes and delicious snacks to keep you going. Faff eliminated! All you have to do is turn up, pedal and take in the landscape with your fellow tourers. You don't need to be a lycra-clad 'roadie' although they're welcome too!

You'll ride a 'hardtail' - front suspension mountain bike which is perfectly suited to the gravel and dirt roads you'll be rolling along on this trip. Your host uses Kona bikes with a variety of models available, including Honzo, Process, Precept and Kahuna. The suspension can be locked for a speedier ride when on the flatter road sections.

This adventure includes a support vehicle that accompanies the group, carrying food and water, a first aid kit and bike maintenance equipment, so any flat tyres or grazed knees can be fixed on the spot. You can also ride in the support vehicle if you get tired, fancy skipping a steep hill, or you have just had enough for the day!

All your accommodation is pre-booked, and your luggage is transferred from one point to the next by the support vehicle. You can choose whether you want to cycle with a small daypack to carry snacks and personal items such as a phone or camera for easy regular access.

If you’re cycling in a group, everything will be transported by the support vehicle, so you can cycle completely unburdened.

No technical skill is required, just some strong-ish legs and a sense of adventure! You should be comfortable riding back to back days covering an average of 50km a day. You will need to be a cyclist and some previous riding on dirt roads, away from the tarmac, would be useful but not essential - you'll soon learn that 50km on road vs on gravel and dirt tracks is quite different and a different type of cycling fun. The riding on this trip is on approx 80% dirt roads and 20% paved roads - although you will be riding mountain bikes this is not mountain biking in the standard sense - the bikes are chosen for being robust and comfy so perfect for the terrain covered.

You will be cycling at a relaxed pace with plenty of time to stop and take in the spectacular scenery and watch for wildlife. You will also have a support vehicle with you (away from the group while riding) to transport your overnight stuff and spare bike bits, so if the going gets too tough or too hot, you can always jump in for a bit of respite.

Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice, however we suggest the below as a guideline per person:

$7-10 USD per day

Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Tap water in Tanzania is not drinkable. The support vehicle will carry filtered and bottled water to keep you hydrated throughout the trip, while some of the lodges you stay at will have filtered water available during your stay. We recommend you bring along a cycle water bottle to sit in the bottle cage, plus a spare reusable water bottle to sit in your day bag and for drinking from when you're not riding.

Being a tropical country, Tanzania’s weather is generally hot and dry which allows for cycling adventures all year around. During the day, the temperature can range between 25ºC/77°F and 30ºC/86°F, cooling to 10ºC/50°F at night. Tanzania’s proximity to the tropics makes the sun’s rays stronger, so bring adequate sun protection. Although the months of April and May are referred to as the ‘heavy rains’ season, the rain is not continuous and usually last only a few hours. This is a good time to travel and enjoy the national parks and forests at their greenest and most verdant.

The support vehicle will carry your luggage from point to point, so everything is taken care of on that front.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our adventures. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure.

Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you, your travel companion or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're in good company. Our adventures are typically made up of a mix of solo travellers and small groups of two or three friends who simply love adventure, pushing themselves and meeting awesome like-minded people. See here for more info about our lovely bunch of Much Better Adventurers.

Want to book a private trip? Just tap ‘Private Group’ in the dates and prices tab.

Your trip is led by carefully curated local hosts and expert guides. See here for more info about the guides we work with.