Highlands

Cruising motorcycle trip · 8 days · Tanzania

Highlandsto coast.

A compact tarmac journey from Kilimanjaro country through the green Usambara Mountains down to the warm Swahili coast — hotel to hotel, on your own bike.

  • StyleCruising · tarmac only
  • Length8 days · 5 riding days
  • Distanceapprox. 900 km
  • NightsHotel to hotel
  • GroupFrom 2 riders

Day by day

8 days, on smooth roads.

01Karibu ArushaArrival · Kilimanjaro AirportArusha

Arrival in Arusha. Meet your road captain, bike fitting and a relaxed welcome evening.

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Karibu Arusha
02Road schoolArusha · practice dayArusha

A day to get to know your bike and Tanzanian roads: traffic rules, local driving habits, road safety and short practice loops around Arusha.

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Road school
03Kilimanjaro foothillsArusha – Moshi · approx. 90 kmMoshi

An easy tarmac ride with Kilimanjaro on your left and coffee farms on the slopes.

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Kilimanjaro foothills
04Into the UsambaraMoshi – Lushoto · approx. 260 kmLushoto

Along the Pare Mountains, then the winding paved climb up to the cool, green Usambara highlands.

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Into the Usambara
05Down to the oceanLushoto – Pangani · approx. 200 kmPangani

Down the escarpment and across sisal country to the Indian Ocean at old Pangani.

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Down to the ocean
06Coast dayPangani · Ushongo beachPangani

Off the bike. Beach, a dhow trip on the Pangani River or simply rest.

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Coast day
07The last ridePangani – Dar es Salaam · approx. 340 kmDar es Salaam

Via Tanga and Segera to Dar es Salaam. Bike handover and a farewell evening.

StayDar es Salaam
The last ride
08KwaheriDeparture · Dar es Salaam

Transfer to the airport — or continue to Zanzibar.

Kwaheri

Open a day — the map follows

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What is included.

Included

  • Your own road motorcycle with fuel
  • Helmet — or bring your own
  • A Lille Bille road captain riding with the group
  • Road-school day in Arusha before the first long ride
  • Silver hotels, hotel to hotel — or upgrade to Gold
  • Breakfast every day
  • Tanzania mainland travel insurance

Not included

  • International flights (our flight partner The Vibe can arrange them)
  • Lunches, dinners, water and drinks
  • Riding jacket, gloves and boots — full riding gear is recommended
  • Personal travel insurance that covers motorcycle riding
  • Park fees and optional activities
  • Visa for Tanzania

Your ride · your price

Choose your comfort level.

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  2. 02Travellers
  3. 03Flights
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Where you stay

    Sample hotels on this route — final choice depends on dates and availability.

    How a cruising ride works

    Smooth roads. Good beds.

    1. 01Your own bike

      A road motorcycle for long tarmac days — one bike per rider, serviced before every trip.

    2. 02Road school first

      A day in Arusha or Moshi to get to know the bike, Tanzanian road rules and local traffic habits before the long roads.

    3. 03Your road captain

      A Lille Bille rider leads every day — he knows the routes, the laws, the people and the customs, and he is there if anything happens.

    4. 04Tarmac only

      Paved roads all the way. No camping, no dust, no rough tracks — a hotel, a shower and a bed every night.

    Ride with us

    Ask for this ride.

    Tell us your dates, riding experience and group size — groups start from two riders. We reply personally, usually within one working day.

    Your journeyHighlands to Coast · 8 days · cruising

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    • 01PrivateYour own vehicle & guide
    • 02LocalGuides born in East Africa
    • 03PersonalA small team in Bergen & Tanzania
    • 04PurposeConnected to Hillock School
    • 05ProtectedReisegarantifondet member