15 Cycling Tours in Kenya Worth the Long Drive

1.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Our pick

Review of a Nairobi day trip to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate, with boat safari, cycling, gorge walks, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The day began with a drive from Nairobi to Hell's Gate that took about two hours. We stopped off for a morning coffee at an unassuming petrol station and I had one of the best coffees ever! When we arrived at the park I tested out two mountain bikes for size etc. I thoroughly the dramatic scenery that met us as we started our journey from the gate entrance to the Gorge and back. My guide Rosey was very knowledgeable and kept me engaged, safe, and ensured I left with a few choice memories of my trip through the park and Gorge. After lunch we headed to Lake Naivasha and…”

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2.Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $125Top rated

Review of a private Hell’s Gate bike tour from Nairobi, with wildlife, gorge walks, Maasai culture, Lake Naivasha, costs, tips, and value.

“This trip was an unparalleled way to get close to nature. All the animals look a whole lot larger when you’re not in a safari truck! The boat tour was also well worth the detour, lots of hippos and the best bird watching I’ve ever been around. They don’t take credit cards at the boat launch so remember to bring cash!”

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3.Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $48

Cycle rural Mombasa through villages, palm forests, creek views, and coastal roads on a private guided mountain bike tour.

“I already made my review about julius on 2/23/24 im just uploading photos. Viator gotta fix that. There was no prompt for photos”

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4.Bike Tour at Hell’s Gate National Park, Boat Ride at L. Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $92

Cycle among giraffes and zebras at Hell’s Gate, hike Ol Jorowa Gorge, then cruise Lake Naivasha for birds and hippos.

“The tour was great! We had a great time with Reagan as our guide! He even bought us waters which we really appreciated!”

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5.1 Day Hells Gate Biking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $150

Cycle among zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and dramatic gorges on a private Hell’s Gate day trip from Nairobi, with transport and bike rental included.

“We booked super spontaneously, and our contact person made everything possible last minute, we appreciate very much. We enjoyed awesome nature and had very friendly guides. Thanks for a perfect day!”

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6.1 Day Bike Tour to Hell’s Gate And Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $130

Cycle through Hell’s Gate, walk its gorges, meet Maasai culture, and cruise Lake Naivasha on a full-day trip from Nairobi.

“Recommended tour for a daytrip out of Nairobi, had a chance to see nature and animals, enjoyed a bike ride and a boat trip and a delicious lunch in the middle.”

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7.ATV/Quad Bike Wildlife Safari with Transfers & meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $190

Ride quad bikes through Machakos wildlife country near Nairobi, spot giraffes and zebras, then enjoy a three-course meal with transfers.

“I liked the prompt communication from the organizer and time keeping by the driver. The breakfast offered was also good. The car could have been a bit more spacious and comfortable. Didn’t get to see any animals but the activity was still a 10/10 🔥 had so much fun! Had gone solo plus it was also my first time Quad biking. The instructor also took time to capture videos and photos of me 🫶🏽”

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8.Daily Hell’s gate National Park Ebike Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Cycle beside zebras in Hell’s Gate, hike Ol-Njorowa Gorge, visit a Maasai market, and enjoy guide-led access from Nairobi or Naivasha.

“It was great, Alfred was quite flexible with the itinerary, which made it even better”

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9.Village tour on a bike with hotel pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Cycle through Diani villages, markets, schools, mangroves, and local homes on a guided four-hour cultural tour with hotel pickup.

“Tour à vélo très agréable, guides sympathiques, visites de marché, de l'école et du village très chouettes”

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10.Bike Rental at Home of Champions – Iten Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $8Best value

Rent a well-maintained mountain or gravel bike in Iten, Kenya, with flexible durations, route ideas, repairs, and fair pricing.

“The bikes offered by the Swiss Side are very ideal for the terrains. I enjoyed using the bikes to explore the local areas and landscapes.”

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11.Hell’s Gate & Lake Naivasha Guided Bike Tour From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $185

Cycle through Hell’s Gate, hike its gorges, and visit Lake Naivasha on an active day trip from Nairobi with transport included.

“Amazing trip. Unlike other national parks there are no dangerous animals in Hell’s Gate so you’re free to ride around on a bike and hike while looking at the animals to get a truly unique safari experience. Unfortunately the Gorge is still closed duRead more”

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12.Hells Gate with Hiking Biking Climbing and Camping in Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $60

Review of Hell’s Gate National Park near Naivasha, with gorge hiking, biking, optional rock climbing, lunch, camping, and practical planning tips.

“Eric is such an amazing guide! He took such good care of and showed us so much of authentic Kenyan culture. He is thoughtful, fun, and attuned. We even got to meet his parents!”

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13.E-Bike/Cycling Wildlife Safari with Transfer & meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $155

Ride an e-bike among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes near Nairobi, with hotel transfers, a guide, and a three-course riverside meal.

“This ebike safari was excellent - it was very enjoyable due to the excellent quality of the ebike and our guides knowledge and expertice. It was a great way to see the animals including giraffes, impala, and ostriches. Dennis, the driver who picked me up and brought me back to my hotel was also very friendly and informative. This is a great activity to consider when on holiday in Nairobi and Kenya.”

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14.Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $190

Review of Nairobi’s private Hell’s Gate bike tour with Rift Valley views, gorge walks, Lake Naivasha boating, hippos, and birdlife.

“This bike ride was killer! But a lot of fun. If you’re used to biking it won’t be bad but we requested Nathan as a driver again and we had a wonderful experience overall. We would do this again.”

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15.Hells Gate Cycling park & Lake Naivasha Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $150

Cycle among zebras at Hell's Gate, walk its gorge, then sail past hippos and birds on Lake Naivasha from Nairobi.

“Choosing Wasili Kenya Safaris was the best decision ever! mind you, I hadn’t ridden a bike in over 30 years and I am totally out of shape but the idea of riding among zebras and other wildlife and beautiful scenery made me muster up my Read more”

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