11 Day Bush and Beach Experience: Private Guided Motorbike Tour in Kenya
Kenya Guided Motorbike Tour
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Enjoy off-road motorbike riding, wildlife sightings from up close, and beach relaxation. This itinerary is about bush and beach; a great combination of riding and relaxation. From the shores of Lake Elementeita on Soysambu Conservancy to the South Coast of Kenya. Enjoy amazing wildlife sightings from the seat of your motorbike on Soysambu Conservancy to beautiful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro at Amboseli to watching elephants at waterholes, to the most beautiful sandy white beaches that Kenya has to offer.
Key information
- Terrain: Great variety of red to dark soil and rocky trails, hills, and forests
- Bike: Rental bike (FE 390 Husaberg / KTM 350 and 250)
- Mileage: 1,400 kilometers / 870 miles
- Daily rides: 200 kilometers / 124 miles
- Riding gear: Not included: Helmets, goggles, gloves, body armors, riding pants and shirts, camel packs, and pairs of boots
- Meals: Full board
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Highlights
- Starts and ends in Nairobi
- Enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Experience riding close to the Tanzanian border
- Ride in the Soysambu Conservancy and see animals from the seat of your motorbike
- Ride through the Rift Valley, Amboseli National Reserve, and Kenya's South Coast
- The trip ends at a beautiful white sand beach
- 10 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
Accommodation
Room bookings are done in consultation with the guests.
Program
Itinerary
This itinerary is a combination of riding to arrive at the Kenyan Coast and spend 3 nights relaxing and enjoying the beautiful beaches Kenya has to offer. Soysambu Conservancy is the perfect place to enjoy wildlife sightings up-close from the seat of your motorbike (giraffe, zebra, and gazelles), then amazing views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, great sightings of elephant at waterholes, and finally, to arrive at the South Coast of Kenya, a pure bush and beach tour.
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
You'll be collected from the airport and taken to the Tamarind Tree Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Early morning collection from Nairobi, approximately a three-hour drive to Punda Milias Camp (by vehicle), meet your riding crew. After a briefing about the bikes and safety while out riding, time to ride! The conservancy is home to plenty of plains game, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, as well as buffalos amongst other animals.
Riding on and around the conservancy is unbelievably beautiful and seeing the animals from the seat of your motorbike is an experience of a lifetime. Overnight at Punda Milias Camp.
Day 3
Full day out and about exploring Soysambu Conservancy and an option of a picnic lunch out or lunch back at camp. There are plenty of routes you can ride, the whole area offers different terrains and different levels of riding, from intermediate to more technical riding. Overnight at Punda Milias Camp
Day 4
After breakfast, ride back out of the Great Rift Valley, past the famous Ngong Hills from the film "Out of Africa", and head south to Kajiado. Overnight at Tumaini Gardens, Kajiado.
Day 5
From Lerruat Lodge, ride through small farms and villages towards Amboseli National Reserve. Here, overnight just outside the park. The views of Mt. Kilimanjaro are spectacular. Overnight at the Teen Ranch Kenya lodge.
Day 6
From the stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, ride close to the Tanzanian border, close to Tsavo West National Reserve and on to the Teita Taveta area. The landscape is beautiful with rolling hills to plains. This area is known for large sisal plantations and lots of elephants. Overnight at the Panlis Resort.
Day 7
Full day riding in the area. Explore the surroundings and watch the elephants. Overnight at the same place as yesterday.
Day 8
After breakfast, ride form Teita Taveta to the Kenyan Coast. The ride takes you past Rukinga and Kilibasi Hills, up through the Shimba Hills Reserve, and then down to the white sandy beaches of the South Coast of Mombasa. This is the last day of riding on this trip. Overnight at the Flamboyant Bed.
Days 9 and 10
Full days at the Kenyan Coast. Overnight at the same place as yesterday.
Day 11
Mid-morning flight back to Nairobi from Ukunda. You will be collected from Wilson Airport. There's an option of visiting the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum. Early dinner and drop off at JKIA for an international flight back home.
Equipment
Riding gear is mandatory. Dusty Helmets has limited availability of riding gear (top of the range) which is maintained and thoroughly cleaned after every safari ride. As such, riders are strongly invited to bring their own gear to ensure they are comfortable with this essential aspect of riding.
They can provide, on a limited basis, helmets, goggles, gloves, body armors, riding pants and shirts, camel packs, and a few pairs of boots.
Skill levels required for this tour: Intermediate
Intermediate
- Can ride for 5-6 hours
- Average riding experience
- Little assistance required
- Comfortable with curves and leans
- Average experience with unsurfaced roads
- Steep ascents and descents
Instructors
Frederic Briens
Frederic has been an off-road rider for over 40 years; he emphasizes safety in riding and is actively involved in briefing the guests on the safe behavior that must be observed during the rides. He also supervises training exercises, if needed, in Soysambu at the beginning of the rides. He also interacts with the guests prior to their arrival to Kenya so that they are well prepared.
Shabaz Anwar
Shabaz is both an expert rider and a professional motorbike mechanic. He has also been Kenya's mountainbike champion, Shabaz is very fit and tireless. He will ensure your safety and fun.
Location
Ride through Soysambu Conservancy, Rift Valley, Amboseli National Reserve, and the South Coast of Kenya.
You will be riding in the Soysambu Conservancy which is home to plenty of plains game, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, as well as buffalos amongst other animals. Riding on and around the conservancy is unbelievably beautiful and seeing the animals from the seat of your motorbike is an experience of a lifetime.
Ride close to the Tanzanian border. The landscape is beautiful with rolling hills to plains. This area is known for large sisal plantations and lots of elephants. The trip ends at a beautiful white sand beach; this is the best-kept secret in Kenya: Its amazing beaches.
Food
Daily full-board meals and water while riding will be provided. International food will be provided during this tour. The accommodations are well accustomed to international travelers. Only breakfast is included in Nairobi.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
In Nairobi on the last day, visits to the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum are optional and at an additional cost of 30 USD per person.
What's included
- 7 days of off-roading through different terrain and landscape with the occasional crossing of tarmac roads (200 kilometers a day)
- Rental of FE 390 Husaberg / KTM 350 and 250 motorbikes in perfect condition with fuel, insurance on bikes, and third party for riders
- Front rider and guide in front, mechanic, and 4x4 support vehicle at the back (Crew has first aid knowledge)
- 10 nights accommodation
- Daily full-board meals and drinking water while out riding
- Roundtrip Nairobi and coast airports transfers
- Flights from Ukunda, South Coast to Nairobi
- Roundtrip Nairobi and Punda Milias road transfers by vehicle
- AMREF (Flying Doctors) emergency airlift cover
What's not included
- International airfare
- Visa
- Park fees
- Covid tests (if still relevant at the time of travel)
- Lunch and dinners in Nairobi (if any)
- Beverages (other than the ones mentioned)
- Riding gear (can be hired from Dusty Helmets on a limited basis)
- Extra activities
- Visit to a Maasai Manyatta
- Effects of a personal nature
- Medical insurance (mandatory)
- Gratuities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
13 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). A Dusty Helmets representative will be waiting for the guests at the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.
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