Great Rift Valley Bike Trek
7 days—A budget Safari
$2075-3800 USD
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Safari summary
The cycling adventure begins on Day 1 with a pickup from the airport, followed by a transfer to Ngong Hills for a ride descending into the Great Rift Valley. A vehicle with amenities accompanies the cyclists throughout the journey. After lunch in Naivasha, the group stays overnight at Simba Lodge. Day 2 features a morning ride to 'Hells Gate' National Park, offering game viewing and a walk into Ol Njorowa Gorge. After lunch and a visit to Crescent Island, the group returns to Simba Lodge. Day 3 involves circumnavigating Lake Naivasha, riding over the "Eburru" mountains to Lake Elementaita, with opportunities for bird watching and exploring Sosyambu Conservancy. The day ends with an overnight stay at Sentrim Elementaita. On Day 4, the ride heads to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive before continuing to Lake Baringo. The group spends the night at Tumbili Cliff. Day 5 includes a morning ride into Lake Bogoria Game Reserve, cultural sights in the hills, and an overnight stay at Tumbili Cliff. Day 6 involves cycling around Lake Baringo, water sports in the afternoon, and another night at Tumbili Cliff. The adventure concludes on Day 7 with a return to Nairobi, including lunch en route.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Naivasha
Pick up from the airport and transfer by vehicle to the Ngong Hills from where you will start your ride. This ride descends into the Great Rift Valley on a sandy road with reasonably smooth surfaces, some serious slippery down hills while lunch is en-route – vehicle with refreshments, first aid, baggage and bike trailer will be on hand throughout the days ride. After lunch our ride will take us to Naivasha for an overnight stay at Simba Lodge FB
Simba Lodge
Naivasha
After breakfast our mornings ride will take us to ‘Hells Gate’ a small national park set in a volcanically active area where visitors can walk and ride whilst game viewing. Our activities can also include a walk into the Ol Njorowa Gorge. After which our ride will return us to our hotel for lunch and a chance to visit Crescent Island in the afternoon. Thereafter we will return to hotel, have dinner, and overnight Simba Lodge FB
Simba Lodge
Elementaita
Circumnavigate the lake via the south lake road en-route to Elementaita. Our ride will take us over the “Eburru’ mountains to a place called ‘Mbweha ‘[jackal in Swahili] then you continue to Lake Elementaita. Here you can take time to watch the birds or take a ride through Sosyambu Conservancy. Thereafter we will return to the hotel, have dinner, and overnight at Sentrim Elemetaita FB
Sentrim Elementaita
Baringo
The Ride will take us up to the Lake Nakuru National Park, have a 2-3 hours game drive in this great park with possible sightings of leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino [both black and white] and of course the millions of flamingo found most of the year round; from here we’ll load up the bikes and drive in the direction of Lake Baringo with lunch en-route, riding the last 12 kms to the hotel. Dinner and overnight Tumbili Cliff FB
Tumbili Cliff
Bogoria
Our morning will be spent riding into the Lake Bogoria Game Reserve viewing the beautiful scenery, with possible sightings of various game and water birds before returning for lunch. Afternoon, walk in the surrounding hills viewing cultural sights. Dinner & overnight at Tumbili Cliff FB
Tumbili Cliff
Baringo
After breakfast we will ride around Lake Baringo visiting local areas and returning for lunch. Afternoon water sporting, dinner, and overnight at Tumbili Cliff FB
Tumbili Cliff
Nairobi
This morning will see us depart for our return to Nairobi. Lunch enroute.
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