Pedal Through Paradise
A Thrilling 7-Day Adventure Around Mount Kenya!
7-Day Cycling Challenge Around Mount Kenya
Join us for an exhilarating 5-Day Cycling Challenge around the breathtaking lower slopes of Mount Kenya. This low-impact adventure is designed for cycling enthusiasts seeking a unique holiday experience.
Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
The 7-Day Cycling Challenge begins with a morning road transfer to the western slopes of Mount Kenya, where we arrive in time for lunch. After our meal, we’ll have a brief orientation, followed by bike fitting and testing. Short rides around the lodge and local farms will help you familiarize yourself with your bike and ensure comfort. Enjoy an evening of relaxation before dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge (either in tents or hotel rooms). (B, L, D)
We kick off with a 20 km ride through Mount Kenya Forest, passing fascinating sites such as the Mau Mau caves, Gathiuru Forest Station, the Lord Baden-Powell Conservation Area, and the William Holden Wildlife Foundation. This initial ride is designed to help you adapt to the mountain terrain, featuring pleasant forest trails rich in birdlife and wildlife. We regroup at the William Holden Wildlife Foundation for a water break, then transfer by vehicle past the bustling town of Nanyuki (with a brief stop at the Equator crossing) to Kisima along the Nanyuki-Meru road. After a picnic lunch, we continue our ride from Kisima down through farmland to Ngare Ndare Forest, enjoying a relaxed 15 km ride to our campsite. Ngare Ndare is a lush indigenous forest at the foothills of Mount Kenya, home to a rich variety of bird and animal life. Elephants and buffalo are often seen here, making their way from the Wildlife Conservancies of Laikipia to the rich grazing areas on Mount Kenya. Ngare Ndare also boasts the only professionally erected canopy walk in East Africa, offering visitors a monkey’s-eye view of the flora and fauna below, with opportunities to spot elephants and buffalo. We’ll take a sundowner walk on the canopy before dinner.
Day’s Cycling Distance: Approximately 35 km (largely level and downhill terrain).
Day 2: Ngare Ndare to Nkubu
After breakfast, we set off, snaking through the forest on captivating mountain bike trails to join the dirt road that traverses the Lewa Downs Wildlife Conservancy. After a thrilling 20 km ride through forest and open savannah teeming with wildlife, we emerge in the farming area of Meru. Our lunch stop will be at the TM junction (along Isiolo road) before transferring by vehicle past the busy town of Meru.In the afternoon, we commence our ride past Meru Town along the Old Meru to Nkubu gravel road. This 25 km meandering route takes us through farmland covered with maize, beans, banana plants, coffee, and tea bushes, enhanced by massive tree cover and shimmering waterways. We aim to arrive at Nkubu River Bank Hotel, where we will camp for the night.
Day’s Cycling Distance: Approximately 45 km (mainly level ground in the morning and undulating terrain in the afternoon).
Day 3: Nkubu to Thuchi River Lodge
From Nkubu, we ride 28 km on village roads that take us past tea-growing areas of Machikine and Kionyo village to Kiangua town center for our lunch stop. After lunch, we’ll have a short vehicle transfer past the busy Chogoria market and then proceed with our ride partway up the Mount Kenya Chogoria track to the forest station, followed by a descent to the main Meru-Embu road past the Weru Tea Factory. After this modest 12 km afternoon ride, we will have a short vehicle transfer across the Nithi Bridge to Thuchi River Lodge, where we will spend the night in charming colonial cottage houses.
Total Cycling Distance: Approximately 40 km (exciting country roads meandering through local small-scale tea-growing areas).
Day 4: Thuchi River Lodge to Castle Forest Lodge
We depart Thuchi River Lodge and transfer to the outskirts of Embu Town to commence cycling near Embu Hospital. Our first 10 km takes us through local farms that feature a mix of subsistence crops before we re-enter the tea-growing regions of Embu and Kerugoya. After a lunch break, we conclude our ride today with a challenging uphill journey through lush green montane forests to Castle Forest Lodge, where we will camp for the night.
Total Cycling Distance: Approximately 35 km (undulating terrain that is fun to ride on).
Day 5: Castle Forest Lodge to Hombe Guest HouseToday’s ride begins with a challenging 27 km stretch of dirt road from Castle Forest Lodge to the village of Gathaithi, where we briefly join a tarmac road for 3 km. After turning off onto another dirt road for 4 km, we will stop for lunch at the 34 km mark. After lunch, we tackle another 10 km along a tough hilly dirt road through Karatina University before easing off to a final 5 km of tarmac to reach Hombe Guest House campsite, where we will spend the night.
Total Cycling Distance: Approximately 49 km (generally hilly terrain with various sections of steep ascents and descents).
Day 6: Hombe Guest House to Naro MoruToday’s ride is arguably the easiest on the tour. We start with an 8 km downhill ride on a tarmac road with minimal traffic, then join the dirt road to Naro Moru town, passing through Munyu town. This stretch covers 26 km with moderate ups and downs. We regroup at Naro Moru town for a short transfer to Mountain Rock Lodge, where our celebratory lunch is served. During lunch, participants will receive certificates for their remarkable achievement. Overnight accommodation will be at Mountain Rock Lodge or alternatively at Rock House in Nairobi.
Total Cycling Distance: Approximately 34 km (generally flat terrain with sections of gradual ascents and descents).
Day 7: Celebration and Departure
On our final day, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast before gathering for a group photo to commemorate the journey. Afterward, participants will have the option to enjoy a short morning ride or relax and explore the beautiful surroundings of Mount Kenya. We will then gather for a final lunch, where we recap our incredible week and share stories from the road.In the afternoon, we will begin our transfer back to Nairobi, concluding this unforgettable cycling adventure around Mount Kenya. Riders will depart with cherished memories, new friendships, and the satisfaction of completing the 7-Day Cycling Challenge.
This 7-Day Cycling Challenge around Mount Kenya provides an unparalleled adventure, blending breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and cultural experiences. Whether you seek exhilarating trails or serene landscapes, this tour balances challenging rides with opportunities to appreciate the beauty of nature. Sign up today and embark on this unforgettable cycling journey!
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