Mountain Biking

Wild Rides: Mountain biking in Africa for a thrilling adventure through rugged terrain and diverse wildlife

Mountain biking offers an exhilarating and unique way to experience the continent’s rugged terrain and diverse wildlife. Cyclists can enjoy the challenge of navigating rough trails and rocky terrain while taking in the stunning natural beauty and wildlife sightings.

Mountain biking in Africa can be customised to suit different levels of experience and fitness, with routes ranging from easy scenic rides to challenging off-road trails. Experienced guides lead the way, offering insight into the local wildlife, vegetation, and culture.

Along the way, cyclists can expect to see a range of wildlife, from antelope and giraffe to baboons and warthogs. Depending on the location, there may be opportunities for stops to visit local communities, cultural sites, or conservation projects.

It is also an excellent opportunity to support sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives. Many tour operators and lodges are committed to minimising their environmental impact and supporting local communities.

Overall, mountain biking is a thrilling adventure that combines the excitement of cycling with the beauty and diversity of the African continent. It offers a unique and unforgettable way to explore the wilderness, experience local culture, and connect with the natural world.

PROPERTIES OFFERING Mountain Biking

Borana Lodge

KenyaLaikipia
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Lengishu House

KenyaLaikipia
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Ol Lentille

KenyaLaikipia
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Sirai House

KenyaLaikipia
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Fugitives Drift Lodge

South AfricaKwazulu Natal
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La Plume Guesthouse

South AfricaGarden Route
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The Views Boutique

South AfricaGarden Route
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Singita Serengeti House

TanzaniaSerengeti
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Gibbs Farm Lodge

TanzaniaNgorongoro
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Singita Kwitonda

RwandaVolcanoes
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One&Only Nyungwe House

RwandaNyungwe
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Singita Lebombo

South AfricaKruger National Park
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ITINERARIES FEATURING Mountain Biking

Best of Botswana

10 nights
Botswana
Chobe National ParkMoremi Game ReserveMakgadikgadi National Park

Giraffe Manor, the Great Migration & Zanzibar

11 nights
KenyaTanzania
NairobiMasai MaraSerengetiZanzibar

Track gorillas & chimps, Serengeti safari & Zanzibar bliss

13 nights
UgandaTanzania
Kibale Forest National ParkBwindi Impenetrable National ParkSerengetiZanzibar

Giraffe Manor, the Masai Mara & Mountain Gorillas

9 nights
KenyaUganda
NairobiMasai MaraBwindi Impenetrable National Park

Close Encounters with Uganda’s Gorillas

5 nights
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Great Migration Mobile Safari

8 nights
Tanzania
KilimanjaroSerengeti

Primate Paradise

7 nights
RwandaUganda
KigaliVolcanoesBwindi Impenetrable National ParkKibale Forest National Park

Best of Kenya & Tanzania

15 nights
KenyaTanzania
NairobiMount KenyaAmboseliKilimanjaroNgorongoroSerengetiZanzibar

Tanzania On Foot

8 nights
Tanzania
ArushaSelousNgorongoro

East Africa Highlights

11 nights
KenyaTanzaniaRwanda
NairobiLaikipiaAmboseliMasai MaraNgorongoroVolcanoes

Family Bush & Beach Safari

10 nights
Tanzania
KilimanjaroNgorongoroSerengetiZanzibar

Uganda Meander

11 nights
Uganda
Murchison Falls National ParkKibale Forest National ParkBwindi Impenetrable National Park

Uganda & Kenya Birding Safari

7 nights
UgandaKenya
Murchison Falls National ParkBwindi Impenetrable National ParkRift Valley

Migration and Chimpanzees

5 nights
KenyaTanzania
NairobiMasai MaraKatavi

Tanzania sky safari

8 nights
Tanzania
ArushaTarangireNgorongoroSerengeti

Wings over the Great Rift Valley

8 nights
Kenya
SamburuRift ValleyMasai Mara