Kenya Bike Tour — KTM 390 Adventure 2026 (9 Days / 8 Nights)
Bike Tour

Kenya Bike Tour — KTM 390 Adventure 2026 (9 Days / 8 Nights)

Nairobi to Nairobi — Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Kericho Tea Farms, Iten & Ol Pejeta Safari

Nairobi → Nairobi

9 days1,129 kmmax 12highland tarmac & dirt tracks

Tour Overview

An 9-day, 8-night motorbike adventure starting and ending in Nairobi: the Great Rift Valley escarpment, a boat ride and walking safari at Lake Naivasha's Sanctuary Farm, overnight at Lake Elementaita, the tea highlands of Kericho and Nandi Hills, the famous "Home of Champions" viewpoint at Iten with a Rift Valley descent via Kabarnet, an Ol Pejeta Conservancy game drive from Nanyuki, and the Castle Forest waterfalls on the slopes of Mt Kenya before returning to Nairobi via the Maasai Market. Ridden on the KTM 390 Adventure (2026).

Duration9 days
Total Distance1,129 km
Difficulty2/10
Group SizeMax 12
Terrainhighland tarmac & dirt tracks
VehicleKTM 390 Adventure 2026
Accommodationmidrange
RouteNairobi → Nairobi

Route Map

Nairobi1Lake Naivasha2Lake Elementaita3Eldoret4Nyahururu5Nanyuki6Mount Kenya Forest7Nairobi8© OpenStreetMap contributors

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrival in Nairobi — Giraffe Centre

Kenya's vibrant capital and East Africa's largest city, Nairobi sits at 1,795 m above sea level in the Great Rift Valley highlands. It is the starting and finishing point of the Kenya bike adventure, offering world-class dining, the famous Nairobi National Park on the city's edge, the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, and buzzing Westlands nightlife. The city blends modern infrastructure with its rich colonial history and dynamic street culture.

Activities
Airport Transfer

Private vehicle transfer to or from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or Wilson Airport. All transfers are in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers who know the city routes. Luggage assistance is included. Please share your flight details in advance so pickups can be timed precisely to your arrival.

Giraffe Centre Visit

A visit to the Giraffe Centre in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, home to the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Guests climb a raised wooden viewing platform to hand-feed the giraffes at eye level and learn about the centre's breeding and conservation programme, which has helped bring the species back from the brink in Kenya.

🍽 Meals
Dinner
🏨 Stay
Ole Sereni
Nairobi — Great Rift Valley & The Forest → Lake Naivasha

A sparkling freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, 90 km north-west of Nairobi at 1,884 m altitude. Famous for its diverse birdlife (over 400 species), hippos, and surrounding flower farms. Hells Gate National Park, one of Kenya's few parks where visitors can cycle freely among wildlife, borders the southern shore. Boat trips at dusk reveal hippo pods and fish eagles diving at sunset.

Activities
Zipline & Forest Adventure (The Forest)
🍽 Meals
Breakfast · Dinner
🏨 Stay
Lake Oloiden Naivasha Resort
📏 Distance
115 km
Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Sanctuary Farm — Lake Elementaita
Activities
Boat Safari on Lake Naivasha

A guided motorboat excursion on the glassy waters of Lake Naivasha, one of the Rift Valley's most bird-rich lakes. The boat glides among papyrus beds where African fish eagles swoop for catches, cormorants dry their wings, and kingfishers dart in flashes of electric blue. Hippo pods surface unexpectedly close to the boat as the golden sunset reflects off the water. Evening departures are particularly magical.

Sanctuary Farm Visit

A visit to Sanctuary Farm on the shores of Lake Naivasha — a private conservancy home to Rothschild giraffes, zebras, Cape buffaloes, and over 200 bird species. Guests walk freely among the giraffes, feed them from hand, and explore the lakeshore under the guidance of a naturalist. Optional boat trips, cycling within the property, and sundowner drinks overlooking the lake complete a perfect afternoon.

🍽 Meals
Breakfast · Dinner
🏨 Stay
Lake Elementaita Manor
📏 Distance
70 km
Lake Elementaita → Kericho Tea Farms → Eldoret via Nandi Hills

Kenya's fifth city and the undisputed "Home of Champions" — more Olympic and World Championship medals have been won by athletes from Eldoret and its Nandi Hills environs than almost anywhere on earth. At 2,100 m altitude the thin, crisp highland air has produced generations of elite distance runners. The city has a lively market scene, a warm community feel, and beautiful wheat and maize farmland stretching to the horizon.

Activities
Tea Farms Kericho
Nandi Hills
🍽 Meals
Breakfast · Dinner
🏨 Stay
Eka Hotel Eldoret
📏 Distance
283 km

One of Kenya's highest towns at 2,360 m, Nyahururu is famous for Thomson's Falls — a spectacular 74-metre waterfall named after Scottish explorer Joseph Thomson. The falls thunder into a forested gorge year-round and are surrounded by a small nature walk with colobus monkeys and forest birds. The town offers a cool escape from the lowland heat and serves as a key waypoint on the Kenya highlands cycling loop.

Activities
Iten
Thomson Falls Visit

A visit to Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu — a breathtaking 74-metre waterfall named after Scottish explorer Joseph Thomson who "discovered" it in 1883. The falls plunge into a deep forested gorge surrounded by colobus monkeys and colourful forest birds. A short walking trail descends to the base of the falls for an up-close view of the thundering torrent. Local artisans sell carvings and crafts near the viewing platform.

🍽 Meals
Breakfast · Dinner
🏨 Stay
Panari Hotel Nyahururu
📏 Distance
297 km

Nanyuki is a charming town at the foothills of Mount Kenya and the gateway to Kenya’s central highlands. It offers scenic landscapes, outdoor adventures, and easy access to nearby wildlife conservancies.

Activities
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drive

A full-morning game drive through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya's largest black rhino sanctuary and home to the world's last two northern white rhinos. Beyond rhinos, the conservancy shelters healthy populations of elephant, giraffe, buffalo, lion and leopard across its open plains, with expert guides tracking sightings throughout the drive.

🍽 Meals
Breakfast · Dinner
🏨 Stay
Soames Hotel
📏 Distance
111 km

The forested slopes of Mount Kenya — Africa's second-highest peak at 5,199 m — are a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in biodiversity. Castle Forest Lodge, nestled within the Aberdare highlands at around 2,400 m, offers misty forest walks, colobus monkey sightings, and panoramic views of the mountain's twin peaks. The Lagoon Resort nearby sits on a quiet lake, providing a serene overnight after an epic day in the saddle.

Activities
Forest Hike Castle Forest

A guided hike through the ancient montane forest surrounding Castle Forest Lodge on the slopes of Mount Kenya. The trail winds through moss-draped trees where black-and-white colobus monkeys leap overhead, sunbirds flash between giant tree heathers, and the mist rolls in from the mountain above. A naturalist guide identifies plants, fungi, and animal signs along the route. One of the most atmospheric forest experiences in East Africa.

🍽 Meals
Breakfast · Dinner
🏨 Stay
Abai Hotels
📏 Distance
131 km

Kenya's vibrant capital and East Africa's largest city, Nairobi sits at 1,795 m above sea level in the Great Rift Valley highlands. It is the starting and finishing point of the Kenya bike adventure, offering world-class dining, the famous Nairobi National Park on the city's edge, the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, and buzzing Westlands nightlife. The city blends modern infrastructure with its rich colonial history and dynamic street culture.

Activities
Maasai Village Visit

A respectful cultural visit to a traditional Maasai manyatta (village) — one of Kenya's most iconic cultural experiences. Warriors in full red shuka and beaded jewellery demonstrate the adumu (jumping dance), fire-making, and spear throwing. Elders explain the pastoral lifestyle, cattle-centred economy, and age-grade social system. Traditional crafts and beadwork are available directly from the artisans. Entrance fees go directly to the community.

🍽 Meals
Breakfast · Dinner
🏨 Stay
Ole Sereni
📏 Distance
122 km
Activities
Airport Transfer

Private vehicle transfer to or from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or Wilson Airport. All transfers are in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers who know the city routes. Luggage assistance is included. Please share your flight details in advance so pickups can be timed precisely to your arrival.

🍽 Meals
Breakfast

Tour Highlights

AFEW Giraffe Centre, Nairobi
Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Sanctuary Farm walking safari — giraffes, gazelles, zebras, waterbuck & buffalo
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Kericho tea plantations & Nandi Hills
Iten — the famous "Home of Champions" viewpoint
Ol Pejeta Conservancy game drive — elephants, lions, rhino
Castle Forest waterfalls on the slopes of Mt Kenya
Nairobi Maasai Market

What's Included

  • KTM 390 Adventure 2026 motorbike
  • Comprehensive medical/health insurance
  • Accommodation for 8 nights
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Park entrance fees with a safari vehicle in one reserve (Ol Pejeta)
  • Waterfall entrance fees (Castle Forest)
  • Experienced tour leader/guide
  • Airport pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Support/tracking vehicle when the group is larger than 4 riders

What's Excluded

  • International flight ticket
  • Kenya visa (assistance available for $50)
  • Fuel/petrol for the motorbike
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional/optional activities
  • $300 refundable motorbike security deposit (returned at the end of the tour)

Dates & Availability

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Why Us

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Safety First

All vehicles fully serviced, first-aid trained guides on every trip.

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15+ Years Local Knowledge

Routes and camps chosen from years of experience, not guide books.

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Small Groups

Max 10 riders / guests — personal attention, not a coach tour.

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Fully Supported

Dedicated support vehicle, mechanical backup, 24/7 contact throughout.

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