Kenya · CYCLING TOURS
The good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Nairobi day trip to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate, with a boat safari, a 16 km bike ride, and a gorge walk with steam vents.
“Fanatics day spent . Great guides The animals were everywhere . From start to finish was amazing. My driver Patrick was awesome . This is a great choice for your time in Nairobi”
Private bike and gorge walk in Hell's Gate, with Rift Valley viewpoints, Maasai culture, and optional Lake Naivasha boat spotting.
“This trip was an unparalleled way to get close to nature. All the animals look a whole lot larger when you’re not in a safari truck! The boat tour was also well worth the detour, lots of hippos and the best bird watching I’ve ever been around. They don’t take credit cards at the boat launch so remember to bring cash!”
Cycle Mtwapa and Mombasa North Coast on unpaved roads, with villages, creek views, and bikes plus snacks included.
“It was a great experience. We got to cycle through local villages in the Mombasa area. Someone sees the local people and cycles through the alleys of the villages. Also some very nice scenery at the Mtwapa Creek and at Haller Park. We (I aRead more”
Cycle Hell's Gate with guide Reagan, then boat Lake Naivasha for hippos, storks, and Crescent Island views.
“The tour was great! We had a great time with Reagan as our guide! He even bought us waters which we really appreciated!”
Private bike safari from Nairobi to Hell’s Gate with gorges, wildlife sightings, bike rental, water, and admission included.
“It was wonderful! Thanks for the teem for the service and good planing! The safari was amazing!!! It will be great to get back soon.”
11-hour bike safari from Nairobi to Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha, with lunch, Maasai stop, hippo spotting, and bird-filled boat time.
“Recommended tour for a daytrip out of Nairobi, had a chance to see nature and animals, enjoyed a bike ride and a boat trip and a delicious lunch in the middle.”
Ride ATVs in a Nairobi-area wildlife conservancy, spot giraffes and zebras, then enjoy a three-course meal with hotel or airport transfers.
“Very nice tour! I chose the morning tour to see more animals. I was not disappointed (lots of giraffes, zebras, gazelles, baboons). The tour is definitely suitable for beginners, as the pace is generally quite slow. There was also a spot with a great view for taking photos.”
Cycle Hell’s Gate on an e-bike, hike to Pride Rock in Ol-Njorowa Gorge, and stop at a Maasai market, all in an 8-hour day.
“Biking in hell's gate was fun and relaxing. I was lucky to get very close to zebras by bicycle. The geothermal spa was huge and very fun. Alfred was a friendly and nice tour guide. He was flexible and accommodating to requests and very interesting to talk to.”
4-hour Diani village bike tour with hotel pickup, markets, a school, mangroves, and a traditional herbal doctor stop.
“Tour à vélo très agréable, guides sympathiques, visites de marché, de l'école et du village très chouettes”
Rent a well-maintained MTB in Iten at Home of Champions. Flexible pickup at Swiss Side Shop, fair pricing, and real support.
“This bike rental is open everyday and very flexible, really easy to find a bike at your size anytime. The bike are well maintained and mountain bikes very confortables. I recommande it !”
Bike and hike Hell’s Gate, then head to Lake Naivasha for birds, hippos, and an optional boat ride, with Nairobi pickup included.
“Stephen was awesome!!! We had a great time and great food at the restaurant by the lake. I was able to catch a close encounter siting/pictures with a hippo in the daytime!!! Most definitely recommend.”
Hells Gate National Park in Kenya with a guided mix of volcanic gorge hiking, plains biking, optional tower climbing, and Lake Naivasha camping.
“This was a great tour - we had booked last minute, but Eric made sure to take care of all the details. Climbing, biking, hiking - we did it all, and had a nice picnic lunch in the middle of all the action.”
Guided e-bike wildlife safari near Nairobi with transfers and a three-course meal, spotting giraffes and zebras in 2 hours.
“This ebike safari was excellent - it was very enjoyable due to the excellent quality of the ebike and our guides knowledge and expertice. It was a great way to see the animals including giraffes, impala, and ostriches. Dennis, the driver who picked me up and brought me back to my hotel was also very friendly and informative. This is a great activity to consider when on holiday in Nairobi and Kenya.”
Private Hell’s Gate bike safari and Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and fish eagles, with Nairobi pickup and entrance fees included.
“We enjoyed biking through the wild and hiking amidst stunning scenery. Highly recommended for an active and unforgettable exploration of one of Kenya's most beautiful parks.”
Cycle through Hell’s Gate with wildlife, then sail Lake Naivasha by boat to see hippos and birds, all with Nairobi pickup.
“It’s really nice and amazing and maybe you are as lucky as we and have the chance to get really close to a giraffe. Our guide Julius was also really nice and friendly.”
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