Off-road motorbike tour of the Great Rift Valley Lakes – 6 days

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, giraffe, zebra, gazelles, 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.

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, giraffe, zebra, gazelles, 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi. Collect from the airport and take to the Tamarind Tree Hotel. Overnight Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel

Day 2: Drive to Nakuru – Ride in Soysambu Conservancy

Stop At: Soysambu Conservancy, Lake Elementaita 20100 Kenya
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 motor bike is an experience of a lifetime.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Punda Milias Nakuru Camp that is located at the edge of the Conservancy.

Day 3: Riding in Soysambu

Stop At: Soysambu Conservancy, Lake Elementaita 20100 Kenya
Full day out and about exploring Soysambu Conservancy. 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.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Punda Milias Nakuru Camp

Day 4: Riding from Soysambu to Lake Baringo

Stop At: Lake Bogoria, Kenya
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. Leave the bikes on the mainland and take the boat across to the camp that is on an island.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Island Camp, with an incredible view of Lake Baringo.

Day 5: Riding up the hills

Stop At: Lake Baringo, Kenya
Early morning boat ride to see hippo, crocodile, then head to the mainland for the days ride. 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 Kampi Ya Samaki. Leave the bikes on the mainland and take the boat over to Island Camp. About 200km and 5 hours riding
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Island Camp

Day 6: Ride from Lake Baringo back to Nakuru – Drive back to Nairobi airport

Stop At: Nakuru, Nakuru, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast, back to the mainland and on the bikes. Take a different route back to Punda Milias Camp in Nakuru. Arrive for lunch. After lunch, travel back to Nairobi (vehicle) and drop off at JKIA for your international flight back home.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.