Overview
Ride around Kenya’s highest peak! If you do have time for a longer Kenya tour, this is a good option for you. In the four days of riding, you will see all sides of the great mountain. You start from the south, riding a gravel track up to Matuu. You ride north on the east side and climb up to your lodge close to the top. You return riding around the north and use the mountain road to head back to Nairobi.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Nairobi
- Ride through Ngong Hills and scenic country roads toward Matuu
- Explore the areas between Kamburu Dam and Masinga Dam
- Discover the beauty of Mount Kenya and ride up to high-altitude gates
- Pass through Meru and ride along the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya
- Cross the Equator multiple times with diverse landscapes from farmland to forest
- Visit Aberdare National Park and vibrant local villages
- 3 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Matuu (250 kilometers / 155.34 miles)
An early start to the day! You meet at a mutually agreed spot - having an 08:00 sharp debrief and quick meet and greet. You start the engines and ensure you leave by 08:30. You head towards Ngong Hills, and hit the gravel soon after: you will drive north east along country roads and plough your way to cross the Mombasa - Nairobi highway. The afternoon will be a mix of curvy tarmac roads and bumpy gravel, through villages and along scenic views. You stay in a typical Kenyan guesthouse with a local feel and vibes.
Day 2: Matuu - Chogoria (210 kilometers / 130.48 miles)
An adventurous day where you “eat a lot of dust” and test your adventurous spirit. You ride between the Kamburu and Masinga dams and climb slowly to the foot of Mount Kenya. Its highest peak is 5199 meters high. It was designated in 1978 as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The mountain plays an important role in the culture of local ethnic groups that live around it, such as the Kikuyu, Ameru, Embu, and Maasai. You will notice that the landscape changes from dry hill to lush green areas. After your lunch break at Meru, you enjoy a green slalom ride north along the east side of Mount Kenya. Dependin
Day 3: Chogoria - Naro Moru (200 kilometers / 124.27 miles)
You will enjoy breakfast with hopefully a cloudless view of the peaks of Mount Kenya. Then you saddle your iron stallion, and you are off for more motor ride joys. You ride a mix of asphalt roads with panoramic views and gravel roads through farmland, forest, and along greenhouses. And you will cross the equator many times, who can keep count! You stay at a local run lodge, with a view of the misty mountain.
Day 4: Naro Moru - Nairobi (260 kilometers / 161.55 miles)
You start with a small single-track wake-up ride before you head south towards Nairobi. It will be a morning of village life, nature, and lush hills. You will pass the Aberdare National Park, and slalom through small towns. Slowly, traffic will increase, more construction sites will appear, and you will hit the suburban areas around Nairobi. It is interesting to experience the wide diversity of the geography of the mountain, the urbanized south, the lush, curvy green east, the plains of the north, and the mellow west.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- mix of asphalt and off-road
- Bike
- rental bike (Kibo 250 cc)
- Mileage
- 920 kilometers / 571.7 miles
- Daily rides
- 200 - 260 kilometers / 124.27 -161.55 miles
- Riding gear
- not included: helmet and other riding gear
- Meals
- all breakfasts and lunches
What's included
- Motorcycle rental including fuel
- Experienced tour leader (who also the mechanic) riding a motorcycle
- Accommodation for 3 nights (from Night 1 to Night 3)
- Breakfasts for 3 days (Day 2 to Day 4)
- Lunches for 4 days (Day 1 to Day 4)
- Dinners for 3 days (Day 1 to Day 3)
- Drinking water and snacks
- Third-party insurance for the motorbike
- The tour will happen with 4 pax minimum and 10 pax max. With 7 pax, they add an extra mechanic.
- Boat trip on Lake Naivasha
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Support car
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Motorbike damage costs of fall or accident
Accommodation
You will stay in various hotels during the tour. Some hotels are basic, family-run accommodations but are the nicest options in town.
Food
Lunch will be served at simple local restaurants along the route, where locals commonly dine. Dinner will be a more substantial meal enjoyed at the hotel’s restaurant.
Getting There
Ride around Kenya’s highest peak! If you do have have the time for a longer Kenya tour, this is a good option for you. In the four days, you will ride and you will see all sides of the great mountain. You will start from the south, riding gravel track up to Matuu. You will ride north on the east side, and climb up to the lodge close to the top. You will return riding around the north and use mount
