Bicycle ride through Mayoka village
Enjoy a transformational cycle though a local community
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A scenic guided cycle through Mayoka village
Themed around community interaction and engagement, this gentle, family-friendly bike ride, hosted by two dedicated local guides who bring a wealth of expertise, provides &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge guests with an intimate window on the world of the Mayoka community. This experience also offers the possibility to gain first-hand knowledge of the transformational community-led projects in partnership with Wild Impact (formerly Africa Foundation), our long-standing conservation and community development partner, that are supported by this initiative.
The experience begins at Mayoka village where guests will meet their local community guides and collect their bicycles. Following a cycle meander through the community, guests have the opportunity of an interactive visit to one or more of the community projects which currently include Mayoka Primary School, Tara Getty Secondary School and the Mayoka Dispensary.
The picturesque bike ride continues to the Lake Manyara lakeshore, where guests can admire the vibrant birdlife. While Lake Manyara National Park is well-known for its large troops of olive baboon, herds of elephant and tree-climbing lions, there’s so much more that makes it well worth a visit. Not far from the Ngorongoro Crater on the shores of Lake Manyara is a belt of precious wilderness reserve some 100 km (62 mi) long. This forested area is home to many species of exotic, playful monkeys and colourful, rare birds, amongst many other incredible wildlife.
The &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge bike ride is integral to a continued legacy of positive change within the Mayoka community with a percentage of the riding fee channelled into community enterprise and community projects, over and above those guest donations inspired by their community experience.
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