Biking & Cycling
Where are the best places to do it?
- North Rift: Iten, Kaptagat, Kapsabet, and the Transrift Trail... There are a lot of training camps in this zone.
- Western Kenya: Bomet, Kericho
- Maasai Mara: Cycling in the grassland of Maasai Mara can be a dream.
- Rift Valley: Hell’s Gate National Park
- Central Highlands: Nyahururu
- Southern Kenya: Ngong Hills
Biking & Cycling
Given the country’s steep topography, it’s somewhat surprising how popular a pastime cycling is in Kenya. It’s not uncommon to see road cyclists and mountain bikers—both tourists and locals—weaving through the Nairobi streets. However, the greatest cycling experience in Kenya is on quiet paths in the Rift Valley or Laikipia or along the Indian Ocean coastline.
In recent years, cycling has gained popularity, and many Nairobi locals ride out together to the Ngong Hills. They ride dirt trails through the bush in the Great Rift Valley and on the slopes of Mount Kenya.
Bicycle is, in fact, one of the best ways to explore the South coast and surrounding villages. This gives visitors the freedom to explore a bit. Cycling is a popular form of local transport in this region, and on most paths and roads, bikers will encounter other cyclists. Hell’s Gate National Park is also a popular place to cycle with the wildlife, and you can rent bikes at several spots along Diani Beach, Malindi, and Watamu from hotels or private bike rental outfits.
The region around Lake Naivasha is popular for mountain biking, and bikes can easily be rented on-the-spot. Biking/cycling is a great way to get fresh air and exercise, as well as gain a new perspective on local life. A number of specialist tour operators offer cycling tours, which travel agents can easily book.