This tour will take you from the Soysambu Conservancy in a North-western direction to Lake Baringo, a freshwater lake in Kenyas Great Rift Valley. You will ride up into the Western escarpment of the Rift Valley and enjoy spectacular views. The wildlife and scenery on this trip are incredible.
Pricing
per rider in a group of 8 riders: | $1,962.00 |
per rider in a group of 7 riders: | $2,014.00 |
per rider in a group of 6 riders: | $2,083.00 |
per rider in a group of 5 riders: | $2,180.00 |
per rider in a group of 4 riders: | $2,325.00 |
per rider in a group of 3 riders: | $2,566.00 |
per rider in a group of 2 riders: | $3,050.00 |
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Per single room surcharge (if available): | $141.00 |
Riding gear for the entire tour (On request - no surcharge) | $0.00 |
Included
4 of off-road riding on diverse terrains and in different landscapes, with occasional tarmac roads (~200km a day) |
Airport pick up and drop off |
Transport from Nairobi to the Punda Milias Camp and back (by car) |
1 night accommodation at the Tamarind Tree Hotel on B/B (bed & breakfast) in twin room |
2 nights accommodation at Punda Milias Camp on Full Board (all meals, international food) in single room |
2 nights accommodation at Island Camp (all meals, international food) in individual tents |
Potable water during the ride |
Front rider & guide, mechanic, support vehicle. The Crew has First Aid knowledge. |
FE 390 Husaberg / KTM 350 and 250 motorbikes with fuel, insurance on bikes & 3rd party for riders |
Fees for Soysambu Conservancy & Lake Bogoria National Reserve |
AMREF (Flying Doctors) emergency airlift cover |
Boat ride Lake Baringo |
Government taxes |
International flights & visa for Kenya |
Covid tests (if still relevant at time of travel) |
Lunch & dinners in Nairobi if any |
Beverages |
Riding gear (can be hired from us on a limited basis, free of charge) |
Extra activities |
Personal expenses |
Medical insurance (mandatory) |
Gratuities |
Everything that is not specified under features |
More details
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights |
Tour dates: There are no fixed dates, only proposed ones. Generally, travel to Kenya takes place on a Thursday and the trip runs from Friday to Tuesday. However dates for this tour can be arranged to suit the customer´s preferred wishes. |
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Minimum number of participants: 2 |
Maximum number of participants: 8 |
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Daily stages: ~200km a day |
Level of riding experience needed: intermediate |
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Accommodation: Room bookings are done in twin rooms at the Tamarind Tree hotel upon your arrival in Nairobi then in single rooms at Punda Milias Nakuru Camp, unless otherwise requested, and twin rooms at Island camp. All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking. |
Extra nights in hotel can be arranged to accommodate your travel needs. |
If desired, the ride can be complemented by a more traditional stay in Kenya, for instance at a beach resort. We can accommodate such requests. |
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Equipment: |
Riding gear is mandatory. We can provide the following gear on a limited basis (top of the range, maintained and thoroughly cleaned after every safari): |
Helmets, goggles, gloves, body armours, riding pants and shirts, camel packs, and a few pair of boots. |
Riders are strongly invited to bring their own gear to ensure they are comfortable with this essential aspect of riding. |
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Pillion passengers: This tour is not suitable for pillion passengers. However 2 quads are available should (non – biker) customers wish to participate. |
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Dates for this trip can be accommodated to suit the riders’ preferred dates. |
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Language: This offer is usually suitable for English and/or German speaking participants. Please enquire for language options. |
Mobility: The offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for more information. |
Description
The ride starts at Lake Elmenteita, on Soysambu Conservancy. A spectacular setting, framed by walls of several extinct volcanoes. The Conservancy is home to a large population of plains game, these include, giraffes, zebra, gazelles, and buffalo as well as an array of birdlife. The ride then continues on to Lake Baringo, a freshwater lake in the Rift Valley and home to a sizeable hippo and crocodile population. The third lake we visit is Lake Bogoria, an alkaline lake and at certain times of the year, a feeding ground for thousands of flamingos. This tour is tailored to suit the riding experience of the participants.
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Daily stages:
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi.
Collect from the airport and take to the Tamarind Tree Hotel. Overnight Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi.
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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! We go explore the surrounding hills with beautiful views of the lakes and ride in the Eburu forest. Overnight Punda Milias Camp.
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Day 3: Full day out and about exploring Soysambu Conservancy.
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. Option of a picnic lunch out, or lunch back at camp. There are plenty of routes we can ride, the whole area offers different terrains and different levels of riding – from intermediate to more technical riding. Overnight Punda Milias Camp.
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Day 4: After breakfast, ride from Punda Milias Camp to Lake Baringo.
This ride takes us through sisal plantations, down to Maji Moto, and on to Kampi Ya Samaki at Lake Baringo. About 200 km and 5 hours of riding. Overnight at Island Camp is located on the island of Lake Baringo.
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Day 5: 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 200km and 5 hours of riding. Overnight at the same place as the previous day.
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Day 6: After breakfast, time to ride.
Take a different route back to Punda Milias Camp. Arrive for lunch. After lunch, travel back to Nairobi (vehicle) and drop off at JKIA for your international flight back home.
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Our conservation work:
We are committed to protecting the communities, wildlife, and environment that we ride in. The conservancy fees that are charged to the clients are used to support the conservancy areas in which we ride, which sustain the wildlife and communities that live in these areas. We are also in a position to raise money for funding special projects. In our HQ at the Soysambu Conservancy, we have facilitated de-snaring projects. Snares are a major threat to wildlife populations through poaching and these projects that we support are critical to protecting their wildlife populations.
In the past, we have raised money to support the world-renowned David Sheldrick Trust which is known for its rescue and rehabilitation programs for orphaned elephants.
We have also held fundraisers to build predator-proof "bomas", which are designed to reduce livestock and wildlife conflict and, as they are designed to be mobile, they are great for sustainable rangelands management and enhancing grass production.
Our crew equally volunteers at the Mugie Triathlon for route opening and closing as a safety precaution to protect both the wildlife and the competitors. They ensure that there are no buffalo or elephants on the routes during the competition. This also helps raise money for a mobile community clinic serving the Western side of Laikipia.