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12 Days Cycle the North of Tanzania

<ul> <li>Amazing, different scenery</li> <li>Enjoy game drives by 4x4 in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongor Crater and Lake Manyara National Park</li> <li>Encounter the "Big Five"</li> <li>Visit a Maasai village and learn about their culture, traditions & lifestyle</li> </ul>

<ul><li> The dry season between June and October is considered the best time, but you can also expect good weather in the summer dry season between December and February. </li><li>The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti takes place between July and October. In July, the animals first cross the Grumeti River, followed by the spectacular crossing of the Mara River. </li><li>The weather at Lake Natron is primarily hot and mostly dry. The coolest months are June until August. </li><li>Between July and October, up to two million Lesser Flamingos live and breed on Lake Natron (depending on the weather). </li></ul>

Detailed Overview

Truly an adventure! Discover the very best that Tanzania has to offer. This incredible tour includes Lake Natron, Ol’Doinyo Lengai volcano, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. Tour includes game drives, village visits and optional hot air balloon ride above the Serengeti.

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Packing List

Follow the list below to ensure your comfort. You will have a better vacation if you are prepared.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive!
The items you will want to pack no matter what time of year are warm clothes for cooler evenings, good rain gear that you can ride in, and sunscreen. Avoid cotton clothing while riding. To stay comfortable, layering different weights of polypropylene, fleece, or wool works well. We love our Ibex wool clothing for the wide range of temperatures you are comfortable in.
Standard Packing List
Items to bring no matter what tour you are on
Bike Gear
Socks / enough for each day's ride
Biking tights/equivalent / wool or polypropylene.
Biking shorts for comfortable riding.
Riding gloves / bring long fingered gloves for cooler weather.
Riding jerseys/T-shirts.
Windbreaker/light jacket for riding
Camping and Other Gear
Warm Sleeping bag and Sleeping pad / may be rented.
Pillow / not included in rental gear.
Towel, biodegradable soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, contact solution, personal medications,etc.
Head lamp, small lamps like the Petzel brand work well, &/or flashlight & spare batteries.
Daypack / if you don't have a hydration pack, for hiking and extra storage.
Water bottles / at least 1 for around camp
For Desert Tours
The lack of shade makes sun protection more important!
Lightweight, long sleeve shirt for riding, hiking and camp
For Mountain Tours
Higher elevations can mean cold temperatures so plenty of layers are important for riding and in camp
A larger riding pack may be necessary to carry extra clothing and rain gear each day
Rain pants can be a good idea to supplement a rain coat that you can ride in
Extra set of riding gloves in case one gets wet
Wool socks and other clothing
Down or puffy coat for cool evenings and mornings
Other Clothing
Extra pair of shoes for hiking &/or if others get wet, etc.
Sandals / comfortable for around camp
Rain Coat & Pants / should be waterproof. No ponchos
Warm jacket for the camp
Long pants/sweatpants
Long underwear / great to sleep in cold nights!
T-shirts / long and short sleeved
Shorts for relaxing around camp
Warm hat
Long finger gloves/mittens
Visor/wide brimmed hat for sun protection.
Underwear, socks, & extra clothes as needed.
Swimsuit optional, some trips have opportunities for swimming &/or for using the solar shower.

Important Notes

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