Adventure Bike Trails

The Kenya Bike Trail XL extends the operator's original Kenya route into a longer, tougher journey through the country's remote wild landscapes. Riders cover roughly 750 km over eight cycling days, averaging around 100 km daily with roughly 10,000 m of total climbing, supported by a team providing mid-morning restocks, a proper lunch stop and afternoon check-ins.

Two additional riding days take in Lake Bogoria, an area new even to past OG-tour riders, featuring hot geysers and dramatic Rift Valley scenery. The single rest day includes a game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the world's last white rhinos.

Nights are spent in solid-standard lodges (mostly luxury) with full sit-down dinners, no camping involved. This is a physically demanding tour aimed at experienced cyclists wanting a serious challenge without sacrificing evening comfort.

Highlights:

• Ride roughly 750 km through Kenya's wildest, most remote terrain over 8 cycling days
• New ground at Lake Bogoria, including hot geysers and Rift Valley scenery
• Game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy to see the last white rhinos on earth
• Daily support with mid-morning restocks, a lunch stop and afternoon check-ins
• Overnight in solid-standard lodges with full sit-down dinners throughout

Surface and terrain:

Terrain alternates between paved and unpaved roads, with some tough sections. Average daily distance is around 100 km with roughly 10,000 m of total ascent across the trip. Front suspension mountain bikes are recommended; full suspension adds extra comfort. Not a flat or easy route.

Weather:

Trips are scheduled outside the rainy season, though occasional tropical showers are possible. Temperature varies with altitude: around 25°C at higher elevations, 30-35°C lower down. Described as manageable despite the tropical climate.

Suitable for:

Experienced cyclists seeking a serious physical challenge with proper overnight comfort, not a camping trip or luxury safari. Suited to past "OG" tour riders wanting new terrain, and newcomers who want a demanding adventure rather than a relaxed cycling holiday.

Mystery Fields is a self-paced Kenya cycling trip covering 280 km over 5 riding days, at 40-60 km a day, aimed at explorers rather than distance-chasers. Regular cycling fitness is needed, but no long-distance cycling experience is required. A team travels alongside with guidance, a support vehicle, mechanic and first aid throughout.

Rather than lodges, riders camp alongside local communities each night, an intentional part of the experience built around genuine cultural connection, campfire stories and village life rather than tourist performances. Wildlife sightings, including zebra, giraffe and monkeys, are likely along the route.

The trip suits experienced cyclists who prefer discovery over endurance, wanting to explore Kenya's culture, landscapes and wildlife without pushing physical limits, supported by an experienced team throughout.

Highlights:

• Ride at a relaxed 40-60 km/day pace with freedom to stop and explore
• Camp alongside local communities each night for genuine cultural connection
• High likelihood of spotting wildlife, including zebra, giraffe and monkeys
• Full support team: guides, support vehicle, mechanic and first aid on the road
• Safaris, park entrance and local cultural experiences included as part of the programme

Surface and terrain:

Mountain bike terrain alternating between paved and unpaved roads, with some tough sections. Average daily distance is 40-60 km over 5 riding days (280 km total), a relaxed pace by design. Front suspension recommended, full suspension adds comfort.

Weather:

Trips are scheduled outside the rainy season, though occasional tropical showers are possible. Temperature varies with altitude: around 25°C at higher elevations, 30-35°C lower down. Manageable despite the tropical climate.

Suitable for:

Experienced cyclists who prefer discovery over endurance, wanting to explore Kenya at their own pace. Regular cycling and basic fitness required, but no extreme fitness or long-distance experience needed.

The Kenya Bike Trail OG rides through Hells Gate National Park's gorges and open savannah country where zebra, giraffe and gazelle cross the route, with elephant sightings possible. Riders cover roughly 556 km on mountain bikes over 6 riding days, averaging around 90 km a day across a mix of paved and unpaved terrain, a serious physical challenge aimed at experienced cyclists.

Evenings are spent in luxury lodges rather than tents, with proper beds, hot showers and occasional pool access. Villages along the route offer genuine community encounters, with locals welcoming riders into daily Kenyan life.

Positioned as the operator's core, complete one-week journey (not a shortened version of a longer trip), it suits riders wanting Kenya's wilderness at its purest without a two-week commitment. Safari or extra days can be added on request.

Highlights:

• Ride through Hells Gate National Park's dramatic gorges with wildlife crossing your path
• Cover roughly 556 km across savannah, elephant country and varied landscapes over 6 riding days
• Overnight in luxury lodges with proper beds, hot showers and occasional pool access
• Genuine community encounters in villages along the route
• Option to extend with an add-on safari or extra days

Surface and terrain:

Mountain bike terrain alternating between paved and unpaved roads, with some tough sections. Average daily distance is around 90 km over 6 riding days (556 km total). Front suspension recommended, full suspension adds comfort.

Weather:

Trips are scheduled outside the rainy season, though occasional tropical showers are possible. Temperature varies with altitude: around 25°C at higher elevations, 30-35°C lower down. Manageable despite the tropical climate.

Suitable for:

Experienced cyclists wanting a genuine physical challenge without giving up evening comfort, and who have a week rather than two weeks to spare. Not suited to those wanting a relaxed cycling holiday or camping-style trip.

The Kilimanjaro Bike Trail is the founding trip, running since 2011. It spans 15 days through Tanzania, including 11 riding days covering 1,143 km, with 2 rest days built in to recover and take in the surroundings.

The route passes through remote villages rarely visited by tourists, sharing the road with local traffic including livestock and children on school runs. Nights are spent under clear, star-filled skies, largely camping along the way. Described by the operator as an expedition rather than a holiday, it's built around raw effort, dust and heat rather than comfort-focused touring.

Highlights:

• Ride 1,143 km across Tanzania's wildest, most remote terrain over 11 cycling days
• Pass through remote villages where tourism rarely reaches, sharing roads with local life and livestock
• Camp under exceptionally clear, star-filled night skies
• Two rest days built in across the 15-day journey to recover and take in the surroundings
• Access to the Ngorongoro Crater as part of the trip (noted as an extra, cost/inclusion unclear, see below)

Surface and terrain:

The route suits either a mountain bike or gravel bike, though a mountain bike is more comfortable. Given remote village and rough-road references, terrain is mixed/unpaved in places,

Weather:

Trips are scheduled outside the rainy season, though occasional tropical showers are possible. Temperature varies with altitude: around 25°C at higher elevations, 30-35°C lower down. Manageable despite the tropical climate.

Suitable for:

Experienced, physically prepared cyclists wanting a genuine expedition-style challenge rather than a comfort-focused holiday. Larger group size (15-25) suggests a sociable, established group format.

The Masai Bike Trail follows uncharted roads through Tanzania's Masai heartland, taking in herds, local markets and close-up cultural encounters with Masai communities.

Covering 650 km through untamed terrain in a tropical climate, the trip is pitched as genuinely challenging. A safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, Africa's largest, is a standout feature, alongside daily encounters with Masai warriors, children and dramatic landscapes.

Positioned as an unhurried, non-touristic way to experience Tanzania, it suits riders wanting cultural immersion and wildlife alongside a physically demanding cycling challenge.

Highlights:

• Ride uncharted roads through Tanzania's Masai heartland, encountering herds and local markets
• Close cultural encounters with Masai communities along the route
• Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, Africa's largest, for exceptional wildlife viewing
• Untamed, remote terrain across 650 km with a genuinely challenging tropical climate
• Daily spectacular encounters, from Masai warriors to sweeping landscapes

Surface and terrain:

"Untamed terrain" with "uncharted roads."

Weather:

Trips are scheduled outside the rainy season, though occasional tropical showers are possible. Temperature varies with altitude: around 25°C at higher elevations, 30-35°C lower down. Described as manageable despite the tropical climate.

Suitable for:

Experienced, physically prepared cyclists wanting a genuine challenge combined with cultural immersion and wildlife viewing, rather than a relaxed or purely scenic ride. Larger group size (12-25) suggests a sociable, established group format.