Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»Other considerations include rampaging motorists (a small rear-view mirror is worth-
while), sleeping (bring a tent) and punctures (from thorn trees). Cycling isn't permitted in
national parks or wildlife reserves.
»In theory, bicycles can be transported on minibuses and buses, though many drivers are
unwilling. For express buses, make advance arrangements to stow your bike in the hold.
Bicycles can be transported on the Zanzibar ferries and the lake ferries for no additional
cost.
Contacts include:
AfriRoots
(
www.afriroots.co.tz
) Budget cycling trips.
International Bicycle Fund
(
www.ibike.org/bikeafrica
) Highly recommended; organises
cycling tours in Tanzania and provides information.
Summits Africa
(
www.summits-africa.com
)
Upmarket adventure cycling in the northern
circuit.
Tanzanian Bike Safaris
(
www.tanzaniabiking.com
)
Multi-day rides in northern Tanzania.
Wayo Africa
(
www.wayoafrica.com
) Upmarket rides around Arusha and in the Lake Man-
yara region.
Fishing
Mafia, the Pemba channel and the waters around Zanzibar have long been insider tips in
deep-sea fishing circles, and upmarket hotels in these areas are the best places to arrange
charters. Other contacts include Mwangaza Hideaway (
Click here
) in Kilwa Masoko,
Game Fish Lodge in Nungwi on Zanzibar (
Click here
) and upper-end hotels in most coastal
destinations. In Dar es Salaam, anglers can inquire at Msasani Slipway and at the Dar es
Salaam Yacht Club.
Inland, Lake Victoria is renowned for its fishing, particularly for Nile perch. Contacts
here include Lukuba Island Lodge (
Click here
)
and Wag Hill Lodge (
Click here
)
.
Horse Riding
Riding safaris are possible in the West Kilimanjaro and Lake Natron areas. Contacts
include
Equestrian
Safaris
(
www.safaririding.com
)
,
Makoa
Farm
(
www.makoa-
farm.com
)
and
Ndarakwai
(
www.ndarakwai.com
)
.
