Motorbike Adventure Travel
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Beware
Beware! Don't trust this company by sending money ahead of your journey.
We paid in full one month prior to departure and then the manager Alpha Malinda started spinning his web of lies about new taxes and fees, he even was cheeky enough to try to convince us that 18% VAT been added by the government on June 1. 2017 all though everybody is aware of that it came in on July 1. 2016. We even had one of his subcontractors to contact him on our behalf and then he asserted that we had bought our trip prior to July 1. 2016 so we were supposed to to pay this extra 18%. Our receipt is dated January 27. 2017.
We took off 3rd of September and soon it was very clear to us that the money we sent had been spent on something else then our accommodation and food, every morning we started with bargaining with him trough our tour guide since Alpha was in Australia at the time. When our guides were totally out of money we took over budgeting and paying for gas and everything else and with their help we managed to book the rest of the tour as it had previously been scheduled. We ended up with total cost that was about 45% higher than Alphas offer.
The four tour guides we had were very helpful trough all of this and we had a really good relationship with them, it's such a shame that they are working fore a shitty company like this.
Any further information I will gladly give in PM.
CA
Email Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Be Careful with this tour operator
First of all Tanzania is a wonderful country, the people are great, and the animals are amazing.
About the tour operator. It appears that the owner Alpha made this great website offering tours but that's about as far as it goes. Alpha lives in Australia, not Tanzania, and wasn't there for the tour...
The motorcycles are old Honda 250's, the bike I was given was a 1991, twenty seven (27) years old. No horn, no speedo, but to Honda's credit the bike ran fine with only one break down in 7 days. When you're riding a motorcycle you need a horn, its dangerous not to have one. I complained, they fixed it but it stopped working a day later. The other bikes didn't appear to have horns either...
When we arrived Alpha was not there. We were met by his "associate" who picked us up at the airport and then dropped us off at the hotel saying someone would meet us there in the morning. The next morning we met Kalifa and David. There wasn't really any instruction or pre trip discussions about roads, hazards, hand signals, what to be careful of etc just hop on an go (David the lead rider, didn't speak english).
In retrospect the disaster that happened on the second day might have been avoided if the operators had talked a bit about the trip prior to setting off.
What happened is one of our party drove over a small road bump, wasn't paying attention and crashed at a low speed. He fell on his ankle and broke it, a freak accident but it ruined his trip. I know it was his fault but I think the operators should have emphasized to watch out for these sort of things. At least two other times we came over a rises in the road to find that the road was washed out. Numerous times there could have been horrible crashes. There was no warning from the lead rider David...
On that note, If you get hurt in this country you have a real problem. Seeing what happened to my friend with a broken leg opened our eyes to the level of medical attention in this area. In this area the hospitals are basically just clinics with limited resources.
If you are seriously hurt they have to get you on a plane to fly you out. Getting that plane can take hours... If you suffer an internal injury you could die waiting for medical attention. Subsequently you'd think that the operators would display a high level of safety... nope. If you take this tour make sure you bring pain pills in case you are hurt otherwise you will suffer as there is no pharmacy close by. (Tanzania for the most part is a third world county).
Having ridden motorcycles and dirt bikes (I'm 60 years old) for many years my understanding is the tour operator riding out front ( the lead rider) is responsible for leading the way and pointing out hazards to the clients. There was none of this.
Also the front rider tour operator constantly placed himself in front of me so that I was constantly covered with his dust. I complained twice but he just keep riding there, when I tried to pass he just accelerated. Finally I got him to back off and stop spraying me with his dust but I ended up with an eye and nose infection from the constant dust at the end of the trip.
We had 7 days riding and then got into a truck for a safari through the Serengeti. When we got to the park gates, the guy driving the truck (who had been subcontracted from Alpha) didn't have the money for the entrance fee, nor did the credit card that was given to him work. I had to pay the 475 dollar US fee.
They promised to pay me back when we got to town at the end of the trip, didn't happen. They promised to email me the payment by the end of the week, didn't happen. As of 7 weeks after the tour Alpha is paying me about 100 dollars every 2 weeks, and I am still owned a couple hundred dollars at this point. Having paid Alpha $4,800 US Dollars for this trip this is unacceptable.
I understand how things can happen, but when you make a mistake you should fix it and act responsibly. If I didn't harass this operator I don't believe he would have ever paid me anything.
The drivers, Mohammed, Kalifa and David were all nice, professional but I think they could use some feed back from the owner who is just absent. They should make the effort to stop every once in a while to explain to clients about the area and points of interest. I think these 3 guys did an ok job but the owner should give them more instruction, or the owner should be there...
Use caution with this operator
Email Robert Downe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful, would recommend to friends
Communications were always prompt, service and the offers of help were very good and welcome as it was our first time in Africa. Certainly lived up to expectations. Arranged exactly the holiday that I wanted.
Off road Tanzania september - october 2018
Great local guiding off the beaten tracks of Tanzania. Bikes were great for the purpose. Light, nimble and powerful enogh for most of the terrain. Some technical problems could maybe have been avoided by preventive maintenance, however technical problems were always solved as soon as possible by qualified mechanics. Along the way we experience the friendly and curious atposphere of the people (locals, masai-tribe, hadza tribe) along the way and wild animals like giraffe,zebra,wildebeast, gazelle etc. Truly a great experience
Wonderful 4 days of motorcycling around Arusha, Same, Lushoto and Massai Steppe
Wonderful 4 days of motorcycling around Arusha, Same, Lushoto and Massai Steppe completely off road, on trails, gravel roads and some tarmac sections in between. We (me + guide Alphy) passed several stunning landscapes... dessert, savanna, mountains and the great plain "Massai Steppe" where many Massai live. In the last section we got to see a nice selection of wildlife: zebras, gnus, antilopes and beautiful blue birds. Riding was quite challenging – especially the ascent to Lushoto... absolutely outstanding motocross experience ! Alphy is a great companion, scout and mechanic, always trying to find the best solution for the trails, food and accommodation. Best accommodation was in Mambo: a wonderful hut with an unforgettable view down Lushoto mountains. Highly recommended adventure – I hope to come back for the Lake Natron section and beyond...
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Email Sanja | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best trip ever
We spent 6 days on the road from Motorbike-Safari-In-Tanzania, 6 unforgettable days for a lifetime! From the welcome at the airport to the return, filled every day with activities until the last minute. Great accommodation and delicious food. Lots of laughter and jokes with guides who were our help for everything ..from gluing boots to every other help on the way. All with laughter and a good vibe. We passed all the terrains, we visited lakes and waterfalls, savannah and mountains. People along villages and roads, tribes and all the wonders of life that takes place in "ordinary Africa". So travel with them, you will get the most from the employees, a.k.a. guides, and that is the most important thing !!!!
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Email Tatiana and Gleb | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour with Safari Motorbike Tanzania
My husband and I had an amazing trip with Motorbike Safari Tanzania. We had a lot of opportunities to observe stunning views and fascinating landscapes. Guides were friendly and it was nice to travel and spend time with them.
As for us, advanced enduro bikers, the route was pretty intresting. Savannas, sand sections, dry rivers, remote villages are absolutely incredible.
It was our first trip to Tanzania and, thanks to Motorbike Safari Tanzania, we fell deep in love with this country.
As we were absolutely impressed by this tour, we are planning to have another trip with Motorbike Safari Tanzania next year!
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Email Jonathan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cross motorbike day Tanzania
"AMAZING. I'd expect this was going to be a great experience but this day exceeded my expectations enormously.
First of all, even though the company is based in Arusha, and my Bed & Breakfast is in Moshi, this was not a problem for Twaleeb. They just brought the bike to Moshi, included in the price!!
But then the day starts: Words can't describe what I've seen today, pics can not show, because it's too much. I feel like I've made a motorbike journey of a year in one day... Every kind of landscape you can imagine, I rode it today.
In this motorbike trip you'll see so many things which you won't see when you're in a car or walking. For example you even ride through villages where not even a car can come and which is way to far for walking.
Many thanks to Twaleeb for this experience and to Alphy and Moi for the excellent guidance. They'll adjust completely to your skill level. If you want to speed up, they give you all the freedom to do it, or if you want to slow down, stop to eat something or take a picture, you have total freedom! This experience will stay with me for the rest of my life!"
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Email Roy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great adventure on a motorbike for 10 days
Starting a beautiful new Honda CRF 250 at the first day and thinking that I will miss the power from my 690 and 790 back home for several days..
Wrong thoughts! These bikes are perfect for this adventure! Going up, going down, going far, going fast, going slow, these bikes are perfect for all purposes and bikers. I was really satisfied with this low weight bike running 10 km among rocks upside a hill. Less is more!
This trip is well prepared! There is no road signs and you will be in the middle of nowhere in a moment if you were alone! But these gentle guides don’t need a GPS to find the tracks and they take care of you. They have been here several times before and done a lot of scouting to find the best tracks for you. These guides can also be mechanics and make your dinner of a goat if required.
This is not a “single track”. There is alternatives if required due to weather or other circumstances. Independent of your driving skills, this group of guides and landscape have something challenging and exiting to offer you. Several guides and a service-car make it possible to customize this trip to your requirements on a short notice. Going offroad, crossing rivers, driving in sand. Didn’t miss anything. My best bike experience so far!
In addition to great bike-driving: This trip is a great opportunity to see a bit of this beautiful country and friendly people. There is always a smile and someone waving friendly. People seems to be very happy and that is not because of money. Having lunch in a village or among rocks in the mountains, joking with locals on their bikes, seeing bikes transporting everything and meeting Maasai people are great memories. You will see a bit of the daily life in Tanzania along the roads, in the villages, maybe visit a school. Zebras, giraffes, wildebeests and other animals along your road. A beer and a great accommodation waiting for you at the end of the day.
I can really recommend this adventure!
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Email Diddy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique once in a lifetime experience.
Overall the team are very experienced in organising the excursion.