4th Section - Nairobi to Iringa

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If your vision of Africa is the same as what you see on Discovery or the National Geographic Channel, then this is the section of the Tour d'Afrique for you. One day south of Nairobi, you will arrive at the border of Tanzania and immediately spot the unmistakable Mount Kilimanjaro and its smaller sibling, Mount Meru. The city of Arusha in Tanzania is small but vibrant and is growing fast; it is also the gateway to the Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro.

The good news for participants of this section is that there will be three days off to take in some of these sites. Heading south from Arusha, you will cycle along roads where you have to watch out for not only cars, but also zebras, giraffes, and maybe even elephants. You will cycle close to many famous national parks including the fabulous Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Taragire, and Ruaha. The tribesmen of the Masai will be your constant companions along the road and eventually you will cycle through the small capital city of Dodoma and then through some of the most unique, verdant, memorable and least traveled parts of Tanzania as you finish off in the pleasant town of Iringa. The “Snows” section might not be the most difficult, but guaranteed, it will be one of the most memorable. - Tour d'Afrique

12 Days – 982 km