iRide Arusha is a 10/10 operation. When I booked my trip with them, I thought of this as a bucket list “once in a lifetime” type trip. In hindsight, I hope I am wrong about this - I cant wait to do more trips to africa and with iRide Arusha. I did their signature 10 day tour in september/october of this past year with my brother, and we were blown away. I typically do a moto tour about once a year, but I have never done one this long or this far away - and I am really glad we did it. Here are just a few highlights about things I loved about this trip. The people. Tanzanians are so kind and helpful. I always felt welcome and safe. The dirt. No matter what kind of dirt you like to ride, you will find it in Tanzania. The motorbikes. I had never heard of these motorbikes before, and was admittedly a bit sus. Trust me when I say these motorbikes are perfect for Africa. They are specifically designed to make the most of the terrain and infrastructure. I wouldn't want anything else. The accommodations. iRide Arusha has curated an amazing portfolio of boutique lodges that you would never find on your own. Each one with its own special wow factor. The wildlife. Nothing cooler than riding with wild animals like zebras and giraffes - that was amazing. A close second was the game drive we did in one of the national parks. The value. I have paid twice as much for tours half as long. Don't let the airfare scare you off, it will be more than made up for once you get there. Of course, none of these highlights compare to the team. Both the guide on our trip and the folks in management who coordinated all the logistics were amazing. Frankly, we still keep in touch. Even if everything above was simply average, I would still be dreaming of my next trip just to see these folks again.
