7 Day Private Guided Motorbike Tour in Soysambu Conservancy, Maasai Mara, and Lake Naivasha
Motorcycle Tour and Safari in Kenya
This itinerary will take you from Soysambu Conservancy, where you can see giraffes, gazelles, and zebras, amongst others, up close on two wheels to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. From the Mara, ride to Lake Naivasha. This route showcases the beautiful scenery Kenya has to offer; riding through small villages and rolling hills and valleys. This tour is tailored to suit the riding experience of the participants.
Key information
- Terrain: a variety of trails in the forests, hills, and savanna, very pleasant for riding
- Bike: rental bike (FE 390 Husaberg/KTM 350 and 250)
- Daily rides: 200 kilometers / 124 miles
- Riding gear: included at no extra cost
- Meals: All meals included, except during the stay at the Tamarind Tree Hotel (breakfast only)
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Highlights
- Tour starts and ends in Nairobi
- Plenty of varied routes with different terrains for different levels of riding
- Ride to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Naivasha
- Experience riding out of the Great Rift Valley and south towards the Tanzanian border
- Ride in the Soysambu Conservancy and see animals from the seat of your motorbike
- Enjoy riding across beautiful valleys and rolling hills
- The safety of the riders is of paramount importance
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
- Day 1 - Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel
- Day 2 - Overnight at Punda Milias Camp
- Day 3 - Overnight at Punda Milias Camp
- Day 4 - Overnight at the Sekenani Camp
- Day 5 - Overnight at the Sekenani Lodge
- Day 6 - Overnight in Naivasha
Program
Generally, travel to Kenya takes place on a Thursday, and the trip runs from Friday to Wednesday; however, other dates can be accommodated if there is no conflict with an already scheduled tour. The itinerary takes riders from the Soysambu Conservancy south to the Maasai Mara, back into the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.
The terrain changes a lot on this trip, from sandy, clay to some rocky sections. The daily temperatures vary, southern Kenya is cooler than the Great Rift Valley, Accommodation-wise, it is a mix of simple rooms and mid-range camps and lodges. Daily riding times vary, but on average, you'll spend approximately 6 to 7 hours out riding.
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, and 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.
Day 3
Full day out and about exploring Soysambu Conservancy and the 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. Overnight Punda Milias Camp.
Day 4
Depart Soysambu Conservancy after breakfast and ride to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The ride takes you out of the Great Rift Valley and south towards the Tanzanian border. The terrain changes and is a mix of red soil and black cotton soil. Picnic lunch on route to the Maasai Mara.
Day 5
Full-day riding to see the wildlife the Maasai Maasai Mara has to offer with a picnic lunch out. Optional visit to a Maasai Manyatta.
Day 6
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and ride in the Rift Valley to one of the 3 freshwater lakes in Kenya, Lake Naivasha. The ride takes you back into the Great Rift Valley. .
Day 7
After breakfast, ride from Lake Naivasha to Karen, a suburb of Nairobi. The ride takes you through the valley floor and up towards the Ngong Hills. Once you get to Karen, leave the bikes, and head out for a late lunch. A day room is available for this day for showers before heading out to the airport for your flight 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 armor, 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 3-4 hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Advanced:
- can ride for 5-6 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 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.
Riding in Soysambu Conservancy offers plenty of varied routes with different terrains and different levels of riding, from intermediate to more technical riding.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
You will be riding to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The ride takes you out of the Great Rift Valley and south towards the Tanzanian border. The terrain changes and is a mix of red soil and black cotton soil and the riding is just fantastic.
Lake Naivasha
From the Maasai Mara, ride back into the Rift Valley to one of the 3 freshwater lakes in Kenya, Lake Naivasha. The ride takes us back into the Great Rift Valley across beautiful valleys and rolling hills.
Food
The package includes full board meals when on tour. They only provide breakfast when staying in Nairobi.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
For the Maasai Mara, a visit to a Maasai Manyatta village is optional and at an additional cost of 30 USD per person.
What's included
- 6 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)
- Riding gear
- 6 nights accommodation and meals
- Daily drinking water while out riding
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Roundtrip Nairobi and Punda Milias road transfers by vehicle
- AMREF (Flying Doctors) emergency airlift cover
What's not included
- Airfare
- Visa
- Park fees
- Covid tests (if still relevant at the time of travel)
- Beverages (other than the ones mentioned)
- 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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