Name: 6 Day Private Guided Off-Road Motorbike Tour in the Soysambu Conservancy and Great Rift Valley Lakes
Brand: Dusty Helmets
Price: 10244 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Day 1 - Overnight Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi

Day 2 - Overnight Punda Milias Camp

Day 3 - Overnight Punda Milias Camp

Day 4 - Overnight at Soi Lodge Baringo

Day 5 -Overnight at Soi Lodge Baringo

Day 6 - Breakfast and Lunch at Punda Milias Camp.

Program

This itinerary will take you from the Soysambu Conservancy in a North-western direction to Lake Baringo, a freshwater lake in Kenyas Great Rift Valley. Ride up into the Western escarpment of the Rift Valley and enjoy spectacular views. Wildlife viewing and scenery are incredible on this trip.

Generally, travel to Kenya takes place on a Thursday and the trip runs from Friday to Tuesday. However, other dates can be accommodated if there is no conflict with an already scheduled tour.

Safety of the riders is given paramount importance; the guide and the driver of the support vehicle are trained in first aid and Dusty Helmets is subscribed to the Flying Doctors' services. You will be riding FE 390 Husaberg enduro motorbikes / KTM 350 and 250 motorbikes in perfect condition.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

You'll be collected from the airport and taken to a hotel for overnight. Overnight Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi.

Day 2

Early morning collection from Nairobi, approximately a three-hour drive to Punda Milias Camp close to the city of Nakuru, 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. You have 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 Punda Milias Camp.

Day 4

After breakfast, ride from Punda Milias Camp to Lake Baringo. This ride takes you through sisal plantations, down to Maji Moto, and on to Kampi Ya Samaki at Lake Baringo; about 200 kilometers / 124 miles and 5 hours of riding. Overnight at a lodge on the shore of Lake Baringo. There is an option to stay at island Camp that is located on an island of Lake Baringo.

Day 5

There's an option of an early morning boat ride to see hippos and crocodiles. Ride up into the hills to Kabartonjo and Karbarnet. Enjoy the incredible views and enjoy a traditional meal out. After lunch, a short ride back to camp, about 200 kilometers / 124 miles and 5 hours of riding. Overnight at the same place as yesterday.

Day 6

After breakfast, time to ride. Take a different route back to Punda Milias Camp. Arrive for lunch then after lunch, travel back to Nairobi (vehicle) and you'll be dropped off at JKIA for your 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 and advanced

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

Advanced

Can ride for 6-7 hours
Extensive riding experience
Assistance on demand (if required)
Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

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

Soysambu Conservancy

You will have two days of riding in the Soysambu Conservancy where you will have so many incredible animal sightings while enjoying the riding on a variety of tracks and trails. 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. Riding in the conservancy offers plenty of varied routes with different terrains and different levels of riding, from intermediate to more technical riding.

Great Rift Valley Lakes (Lake Elmenteita, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria)

You'll ride from the city of Nakuru to Lake Baringo, this ride takes you through sisal plantations and offers great riding and spectacular viewpoints. You will have a boat ride on Lake Baringo, a fresh-water lake that has a sizable population of hippos and crocodiles as well as a wide variety of birds.

Lake Bogoria National Reserve is a brackish water lake, at certain times of the year, it is the home of thousands of flamingos that offer an incredible view; the lake seems to have a pink fringe.

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Food

Daily full-board meals and water while riding will be provided. International food will be provided during this tour. Lunch and dinners in Nairobi, if any, are excluded. The accommodations are well accustomed to international travelers. Drinking water while out riding is also included.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

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)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

4 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 with fuel, insurance on bikes, and third party for riders
Front rider and guide, mechanic, support vehicle (Crew has first aid knowledge)
Riding gear
Drinking water while out riding
Airport transfers
Roundtrip Nairobi and Punda Milias road transfers by vehicle
AMREF (Flying Doctors) emergency airlift cover
5 nights accommodation

What's not included

Airfare
Visa
Covid tests (if still relevant at time of travel)
Lunch and dinners in Nairobi (if any)
Park fees
Beverages (other than the ones mentioned)
Extra activities
Effects of a personal nature
Medical insurance (mandatory)
Gratuities

How to get there

Recommended Airports

NBO

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.

Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 10% 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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