Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha Arrival Day
When you touch down at the airport, our friendly driver will be there to greet you with a smile.
We’ll load up your luggage and drive to our accommodation for the night, where you can check in, unwind, and settle in.
Once you’ve had a chance to relax, we’ll get your bike all set up just for you. Then it’s time to enjoy a delicious dinner and go over all the exciting details of your upcoming adventure.
Day 2: Arusha - West Kilimanjaro (150Km)
West Kilimanjaro is a wild and unspoiled gem spread across 250 square kilometers of pure African beauty.
This area, leased from the local Maasai, features wide-open plains, shady acacia woodlands, and jaw-dropping views of Mount Kilimanjaro that’ll have you reaching for your camera nonstop.
It’s also a wildlife lover’s dream, with elephants roaming freely and unique critters like lesser kudu, gerenuk, bat-eared foxes, and striped hyenas.
Your day ends at a quaint lodge & farm, where you’ll savor a wholesome dinner to recharge for tomorrow.
Day 3: West Kilimanjaro - Same (180Km)
After breakfast, it’s time to hit the road! We’ll leave our lodge behind and ride south toward the beautiful Pare Mountains.
Next, we climb into the Pare Mountains for sweeping views of the towns and villages below.
The day wraps up with a fun downhill ride on dirt roads, complete with sharp corners for a little extra challenge.
We’ll spend the night at a cozy hotel in Same, enjoying jaw-dropping views of the South Pare Mountains—perfect for recharging before the next adventure.
Day 4: Same - Lushoto Highlands (190km)
After fueling up with breakfast, get ready for sandy and stony trails that’ll keep your adrenaline pumping.
We’ll start by winding through the eastern Pare Mountains, descending into the southern ranges, where tarmac is just a memory.
The trail leads through untouched savannahs and past Lake Kalimawe, surrounded by rice fields and welcoming villages.
From there, we skirt the slopes near Mkomazi National Park, breaking for lunch before heading into the breathtaking Usambara Mountains.
Passing through villages like Mnazi and Mlalo, we ride among lush palm forests before reaching a thrilling zigzag road up to our lodge for the night Mtae (Mambo Village), perched at over 2,300 meters.
Day 5: Lushoto - Maasai Steppe (210Km)
Today, we venture into the Maasai Steppe Conservancy, nestled between Tarangire National Park and the Simanjiro Plains.
Along the way, watch for wildlife and stop by Maasai villages to learn about their unique culture and way of life.
Since nearly 92% of the steppe is Maasai village land, livestock herding is essential here.
Sustainable land management ensures both local communities and an array of wildlife can thrive in this arid ecosystem.
You’ll experience this land in its raw, authentic form—far removed from any commercial tourism.
Day 6: Maasai Steppe - Tarangire, Manyara Eco-system (275km)
This 8-hour ride takes us through semi-arid savannahs where wildlife and Maasai communities coexist.
After breakfast, we’ll navigate the dirt roads of the Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem, an important corridor for migrating animals.
Enjoy lunch in this unique landscape, then ride another hour through diverse terrain before switching to smooth tarmac for the final stretch.
The day ends at a tranquil lakeside spot—ideal for unwinding after an epic ride.
Day 7: Tarangire National Park (4x4 Game Drive)
Give the bikes a break and explore Tarangire National Park by 4x4 Land Cruiser.
After breakfast, we’ll head out for a morning game drive, where you can spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and antelopes like Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles.
Elephants, zebras, and other wildlife are everywhere you look, making for an unforgettable day.
We’ll return to our unique stay on the park’s edge to relax by the pool.
Day 8: Tarangire - Karatu Via Lake Eyasi (140km)
After breakfast, we gear up and ride along the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment toward the Hadza community.
The rocky, hilly road keeps things exciting as we pass changing altitudes and lush vegetation, eventually arriving at Magara village near Lake Manyara National Park.
Then it’s off to Lake Eyasi, where we’ll meet the Hadza—one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer groups in East and Southern Africa.
They have a unique click language you may have seen on National Geographic. After this cultural visit, we ride to Karatu for the night.
Day 9: Karatu - Lake Natron (150km)
Today, we head east on winding dirt trails, leaving lush mountains for the vast savannah of the Maasai plains.
We’ll ride along the base of the Great Rift Valley, where the majestic Ol Donyo Lengai volcano dominates the horizon.
This active volcano, revered by the Maasai, last erupted in the 1970s. Covering 150 km over about 7 hours, the route features gravel, rocky, dusty, and sandy segments.
The rugged beauty of this landscape is striking—volcanic craters and desert plains surround Ol Donyo Lengai’s iconic cone.
We’ll end the day at our accommodation with the volcano as our backdrop.
Day 10: Ride around Lake Natron (40km)
Choose your route today: stick to an easy track or go for a more challenging ride around Lake Natron.
This vast soda lake extends to the Kenyan border, becoming a flamingo breeding sanctuary in season.
By late afternoon, the pink colonies mirrored in the shimmering water are a sight to behold. There’s also an option to cool off at the Ngaresero waterfall.
As evening falls, we say goodbye to our bikes, but the adventure continues with an upcoming exploration of the legendary Serengeti.
Day 11: Lake Natron - Serengeti (4x4 Game Drive)
After breakfast, we journey by 4x4 into Serengeti National Park.
Keep your eyes open for wildlife as we drive right through the heart of the park’s migration corridor.
The Serengeti is "Old Africa" at its finest—vast open plains, endless blue skies, and countless animals.
We will enjoy a delicious dinner to celebrate our new adventure once we arrive at the luxury camp looking over the Serengeti.
Day 12: Serengeti Full day (4x4 Game Drive)
After a good night's rest, get ready for another unforgettable day of wildlife viewing.
We’ll set off on a morning game drive to find buffalo, hippos, elephants, giraffes, and if timing is right, the wildebeest migration in all its glory.
In the late afternoon, we’ll head out again as the Serengeti glows in golden light to spot big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, plus elephants, rhinos, gazelles, and antelope roaming free.
Then, we will return to our high-standard camp in the center of the Serengeti to enjoy a glass of wine with a dinner prepared by a local chef.
Day 13: Serengeti - Arusha (4x4 Game Drive & Transfer)
On our return to Arusha, we’ll make a few remarkable stops. First is Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Mankind," where fossils and tools dating to the first human beings to ever walk the Earth.
Next up is Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called "Africa’s Garden of Eden."
This volcanic caldera teems with wildlife—from lions to the rare black rhino—all set against lush green plains and a soda lake.
After this final safari experience, we’ll head back to Arusha for a last meal together, celebrating the incredible journey we’ve shared.
Day 14: Arusha Departure Day
If you must depart, our staff will take you to the airport in time for your flight. If you have a late departure or want to stay longer, extra activities can be arranged.
- David Wood from Oregon in the U.S. set out on a solo motorcycle trip through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego all the way to Ushuaia at "The End of the World!" Thanks for commenting that our Patagonia motorcycle rentals performed well for you, and that you enjoyed your trip, David!
Ulli was exceptionally helpful whether with route suggestions, changing panniers, supplying pannier bags, new maps [and exceptionally fairly not charging me for a bracket which broke supporting one of the panniers when i returned the bike as he could see it was not due to a fall] as well as some very well received cold drinks on his porch when picking up and dropping off bikes!
-Barrett, Ireland, March 2017"
- Barrett and his friends are making us stand tall and proud with huge smiles after trip reports like this! Please remember though, Patagonia motorcycle rentals should be reserved 8-12+ months in advance, as the season sell out early. Barrett, we're glad you guys planned well ahead, and enjoyed your adventure ride: )
- Moments and photos like this one from Bastian Guenther are a treasured part of any "Self-Guided Fly & Ride The Patagonia Experience" trip on our BMW GS rentals. We're just glad you finished this tough ride safely, Bastian. Knew very well that Patagonia would make the trip an excellent one for you.
"I simply loved our Bolivia 2016 trip. Bolivia is a very poor country but the people are friendly, the hotels were clean and the food good and very cheap. And, most importantly, the riding was excellent and exactly what we wanted to experience – a technical demanding ride over rough dirt backroads through lots of mountain passes. Cory is very professional and well organized. He soon warmed to our peculiar sense of humor and we really had a good time. I would definitely do this trip again in future."
- Paulo Santana from the British Virgin Islands requested a Private Group Motorcycle Tour of Bolivia, and all indications are that he got what he was hoping for. Thanks, Paulo!
"Bolivia and the route that Cory took us on is really “cool” in terms of an adventure motorcycle outing. It is certainly more technical than what I would imagine many GS1200 destinations are and that alone makes it special for more advanced riding. It is also certainly not a 2 up tour. In fact I found that riding it faster was safer than riding slower, as your concentration levels remain high; but doesn’t give you much sightseeing value, unless you stop. We generally wanted to ride bikes and not look at pretty scenery on a bike, thus it suited us.
Destinations, accommodation, meals and general operations was in my opinion, above average. Motorcycles worked well and all issues we had were dealt with effectively… Obviously a backup vehicle and spare bike is a great bonus. I would highly recommend Cory and this operation in Bolivia to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure experience."
- Ricky Dos Santos from the British Virgin Islands and some riding buddeies had a Private Group Motorcycle Tour of Bolivia, which as we can see turned out to be a great riding experience!
- Priscilla De Castro from New Jersey commenting on her 30th birthday celebration trip ... a motorcycle rental package in Bolivia! So glad you enjoyed, Priscilla. Nice rest stop photo from the Salar de Uyuni.
- Mary Jo Ford, along with her husband and daughter from California enjoyed a customized version of our Self-Guided "RIDE the 3 Corners" adventure riding package. This photo overlooking the Salar de Uyuni from Fisher Island, what a place to RIDE!
"My partner and I didn’t speak a bit of Spanish but we chose to do the 7 day self guided tour. I loved Colombia and its fantastic views. The people were friendly and the cities were full of history. Our point of contact, Ricardo, was awesome. He was incredibly helpful and friendly. He went above and beyond what we expected. He will be very successful in this business and you can’t go wrong with him on your side. The bikes were new and in great shape, absolutely perfect for the terrain. We had some problems but nothing we couldn’t deal with and it didn’t slow us down. It was planned for more off-road for us. We had mud, rocks, rain and landslides to deal with. It made it a true adventure!
I think you could ride the country for months and never ride the same road twice. WE WILL BE BACK!!!"
- Chris Coonshead and his buddy, David, seem to have discovered what Riders from around the world are talking about: Not only is Colombia perfectly safe to experience in person, but our Self-Guided "Fly & RIDE The Essential Colombia Adventure Ride" package makes it easy to have an experience like the one they had! Come on back, guys, the bikes and fun people of Colombia will be waiting : )
Just arrived home yesterday, with the long plane ride I had a lot of time to reflect on my time in Africa. I cannot speak for everyone, although I am an American and that’s just what we do! Haha. Many people talk about the “trip of a lifetime” and usually even though the travel was good it doesn’t leave you with that sense of a great adventure. I will tell you that for me the trip to Namibia and South Africa was absolutely the best trip I have ever been on. To answer your questions, the bikes were in great shape (except for some reason my tires kept going flat), but that’s another story. The description of the package was spot on, it will challenge riders of all levels. Accommodations were excellent, and the food was fantastic. I experienced so many different types of game it was amazing.
- Sentiments like these by Dan Crawford from the U.S. are exactly why we do what we do. After a long wait for the trip to finally happen, a most sincere thanks to you, Dan, for sharing this post-tour commentary. We are happy-beyond-words that you enjoyed your Southern Africa Experience.
"The trip was awesome! The itinerary allowed some side excursions on “rest days” which we took full advantage of with trips to the Salar to Tara, Valle de la Luna, and Isla Incahuasi. The route suggestions were spot-on (my favourite being Ruta 9 north of Salta…we did it both directions…epic!).
If someone asks me whether I’d recommend a self-guided fly and ride with RIDE Adventures…the answer is absolutely YES!! Our experience was incredible, the scenery was stunning, the people amazing, and we overcame problems with help from your people on the ground. We are already talking about doing a ride in southern Chile and Argentina, plus riding the Lagunas route from SPDA to Uyuni is now on my bucket list. Hopefully I can convince you to rent me a DR650 in ANF at some point."
- Dave Munro from Calgary and his buddy, Al, sure did enjoy their Self-Guided, Fly & RIDE The 3 Corners: Argentina, Bolivia & Chile trip, and we couldn't be happier for that. Come back again anytime guys, the Andes are the longest mountain chain in the world, and there's lots more to experience!
- David and Marina Belton enjoyed the variety of riding in Patagonia, from the tight, valley-lined roads to the wide open spaces on our "Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Ushuaia!" Self-Guided Motorcycle Trip Package. Come again, and thanks for sharing!
- Dominic Ginder and his father, Bob, made excellent use of 16 days of riding time with their Motorcycle Rentals in Patagonia. Dominic, you're correct as well about future plans for Croatia. So much to explore by motorcycle!
"FYI, I got back to Uvalde Texas yesterday afternoon. It was a great trip, I would sum it up as successful. The hotels, restaurants, and bike you choose were the best. The route and scenery was unbelievable. The weather was a bigger obstacle than I expected as were some of the roads. Nothing really difficult but 2700 miles was a challenge. Did I tell you that I celebrated my 70th birthday during the ride? Also I met lots of interesting people. I’m headed to Colorado to ski in ten days. And then???
- Congratulations to Ed Carnes from Texas for celebrating his 70th year with a successful solo Self-Guided "Fly & RIDE Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Ushuaia" trip! We sometimes wonder if some riders have read too much about the drama of Patagonia's conditions and are turned away as a result. Yes, winds and conditions can be tough sometimes, but Ed just showed us all how to do it: Be patient, keep at it, ride smart without showing off for your friends, and most careful, experienced dual sport riders can enjoy some of the world's best riding safely. This photo taken and recognized as the spot where RIDE Adventures was born by the simple thought "more people need to experience this." Ed had a few clouds that day, but when that sun cracks and the waters turn bright blue ... oh what a site.
La moto gs 1200 lc estaba en perfecto estado, casi nueva y con el neumatico trasero nuevo.
Gracias por vuestro buen trabajo"
- For those who haven't practiced their Spanish since high school, Victor Vivaracho (from Spain) is very happy with how his Patagonia Motorcycle Rental experience with RIDE Adventures went. (Approx: "The trip was perfect. The BMW R1200GS LC was in perfect condition, almost new and with a new rear tire. Thanks for your good work.") Glad you enjoyed, Victor!
2016+ Honda CRF250L
What makes the CRF250L so good in the dirt – Long travel suspension, low weight, narrow dimensions, nimble-steering chassis and crisp, responsive engine – also make it great around town, on rough roads and in busy traffic. Add Honda build quality, superb ergonomics, comprehensive digital dash and 2.1 gallon fuel tank to the mix and the CRF250L is not just dual-purpose, it’s ready for anything.
- Wet Weight - 317 lbs
- Seat Height - 34.4 inches
- Fuel Capacity - 2.1 gal
X
34.4 in
317 lbs
2.1 gal
250cc
2021+ Honda CRF300L
The CRF300L is a dual-purpose motorcycle with a single mission: to deliver the best ride experience wherever you take it. From technical single-track, to multi-lane traffic, the lightweight frame and upright seating position give you command over your surroundings. An accessible powerband and plenty of low-end torque compliment this design for precise handling. Together with a smart set of features, you get an agile bike that excels in just about every situation.
- Wet Weight - 306 lbs
- Seat Height - 34.7 inches
- Fuel Capacity - 2.1 gal
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34.7 in
306 lbs
2.1 gal
286cc
2021+ Honda CRF300L Rally
The CRF300L Rally takes the CRF300L and adds a larger fuel tank, a bit more bodywork, and a rally-style windscreen to make long days in the saddle more fun, and to give you a little more wind- and weather protection. It’s a great choice for both commuting and for exploring both dirt and paved roads.
- Wet Weight - 331 lbs
- Seat Height - 35.2 inches
- Fuel Capacity - 3.4 gal
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35.2 in
331 lbs
3.4 gal
286cc