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Kenya, Rift Valley Bike Charity Challenge

Challenge Type: Bike
Destination:  Kenya, Africa
Best Time:  January, February, September, October, November
Grade:  Moderate
 

This is one of our outline challenge itineraries. If you are interested in running this as a fundraising event, please contact us for more information. If you are looking to take part in a charity challenge please see upcoming events.

Kenya is the heart of African safari country, boasting the most diverse collection of wild animals on the continent. This spectacular 300km biking safari challenge starts at the foot of Mt Kenya and takes us deep into the heart of the Rift Valley.

Along the way we will encounter savannah plains, stunning waterfalls, traditional Masai villages, the vast Lake Naivasha, game parks and deep gorges. We ride on and off road experiencing some spectacular wildlife from our saddles and spend our nights under the African stars!

After the ride there's chance to visit Nairobi National Park for some great wildlife viewing opportunities.

Typical Itinerary Summary
Day-Description-Accommodation

Day 1: Depart London. Hotel
Day 2: Arrive Nairobi. Transfer by road to the foot of Mt Kenya. Short practise bike ride. Hotel
Day 3: Bike 40km into the African bush to Ngobit Fishing Lodge. Camp
Day 4: Bike 64km Ngobit Fishing Lodge – Nyahururu - Aberdare Mountains - Thompsons Falls. Camp
Day 5: Bike 65km Thompsons Falls - Nyahururu - Rift Valley. Overnight camp at Gilgil Country Club. Camp
Day 6: Bike 60km Gilgil – Lake Naivasha. Camp
Day 7: Bike 40km Lake Naivasha – Hells Gate National Park – Masai village. Camp
Day 8: Bike 30km Masai village - Ngong Hills. Transfer back to Nairobi. Gala Dinner. Hotel
Day 9: Free day in Nairobi. Overnight flight back to London
Day 10: Arrive London

Participants 75 Max

 

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