Aquabatics

Adventure Tours

Mt. Kenya Mountain Bike, Raft and Safari

Adventure Trippin/Aquabatics are the only company running mountain bike descents of Mt Kenya. In seven days on the mountain you will climb/ride from about 2300 metres to 4970 metres and the summit of Pt Lennana, then you will spend 3 days descending by bike on technical single track to the Chogoria Forest gate at 1600 metres (3,300 metre descent). On top of this we will raft the world class Tana river and do a game safari in the wild and scenic Samburu National Park. This is quite possibly the coolest adventure vacation you can take in Africa (we are a little biased, but past clients agree.......)

Schedule:

Course ID Dates Availability
MKBRSE1 Dec 6th - 17th Available

Prequisites:

  • Good level of physical fitness
  • Strong intermediate to advanced mountain biking skills
  • Some backpacking/hiking experience

Notes:

  • Many people add on a few days at the coast or an extra safari to this trip, we can help arrange that for you.
  • This trip can be arranged as a private departure anytime for groups of 4 or more.

Basic Itinerary:

  • Day 1:
    Arrive in Nairobi early in the morning, transfer to our river base at Sagana for a free afternoon. (l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 2:
    Samburu Safari Day 1.  You will depart Sagana around 8am for the 4 hour drive to Samburu National Park.  After a short game drive you will arrive at your lodgings for a buffet lunch.  Another game drive will be taken just before sunset. (b, l, d) 
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 3:
    Today will be spent taking up to 3 game drives (sunrise, lunchtime, sunset), and hanging out at the lodge, enjoying the food, pool and relaxing time. (b, l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4:
    An early morning game drive will be available before breakfast and departure.  After leaving the park you will drive to the Sirimon Park gate on Mt Kenya which will be our first campsite and start point for our trip up the mountain. (b, l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5:
    Today we will start our journey up Mt Kenya.  Today we will take the bikes and will ride/walk approximately 700 metres in elevation to our campsite at Judimer camp, if wether permits we will see the peaks of Batian and Nelion today. (b, l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 6:
    Porters will take the bikes today and we will hike to an elevation of 4000 metres to Liki North campground.  The pace will be mellow to assist with the acclimatization process.  The Liki North valley is super beautiful and in the afternoon there are some great short hikes we can take if people are feeling energetic. (b, l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7:
    Distance wise today is a short day as we cross over the ridge into the spectacular Mackinders Valley.  There will be plenty of time in the afternoon to hang out and re-energise for tomorrows summit attempt. (b, l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 8:
    Today we depart camp at 3am to try and reach the summit for sunrise, it is a slow slog but by the time the sun peaks over the horizon much of the elevation is done. After summitting we meet the bikes at Simba Tarn (4650m) and ride some steep scree and technical single track to our campsite at Mintos Hut. We will be at camp before lunchtime and the afternoon can be spent either taking some short hikes/rides around camp, or visiting the temple. (a 250 metre vertical drop into the Gorges Valley, very spectacular) (b, l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 9:
    Today is our big technical downhill day, we will ride the ridge of the Gorges valley from 4,350m to the Chogoria Park Gate at 2,600 metres.  It is a tough day of riding with some 'hike a bike', some steep technical riding and some fast flowy downhill on old 4x4 trails near the end.  This is an incredible day of downhill, it'll take about 6 - 7 hours for most groups.........Tonight we will have hot showers and a comfy bed at the Chogoria Bandas. (b, l, d)
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 10:
    This day is pure fun, our last day of biking on the mountain, we will cover 14 kms and 1,000 metres of vertical on old 4 x 4 tracks through Bamboo Forest and Sub Tropical Forest zones.  It is fast, fun and a great way to finish of our biking portion of the trip.  After we meet the vehicle we will take the 2 hour drive back to Sagana for a well earned afternoon of rest and relaxation.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 11:
    Just when you thought your adrenal glands had been worked enough, after breakfast we will head upstream on the Tana River to raft the classic Class III/IV+ Tana River.  With drops like Captains Folly, Can of Worms, Flexor and Spasm this is sure to get the heart racing.  A great finish to an action packed trip.  After rafting we will pack up and head back to Nairobi for our final night in Kenya, celebrating with an all you can eat feast at the 'epic' Fago Gaucho restaurant.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 12:
    Today is a self directed day to explore the markets, museum etc in Nairobi.  You will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your evening flight home.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner