The 15 Best Cycling Tours in Kenya

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

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

Cycle beside zebras in Hell’s Gate, walk a geothermal gorge, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds on a long Nairobi day trip.

“This was the best day trip, and I’m more than willing to book this tour again. If you meet Erick who is the driver, and Peter who is the guide at Hell’s Gate, you can be sure you’re in for the best experience. It was truly a worthwhile tour, and I highly recommend it!”

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

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

Cycle beside zebras at Hell's Gate, hike volcanic gorges, meet a Maasai community, and add a hippo boat ride from Nairobi.

“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 from Mombasa through Giriama villages, palm forests, creek views, and coastal roads on a private half-day mountain bike tour.

“It was a lovely tour even though Mombasa experienced heavy rains the day before. They were very professional and caring. People in the villages were friendly as well ! It's a must in Mombasa, I highly recommend and I will definitely do it again when I am around ! Asanteni sana.”

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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 past giraffes and zebras in Hell's Gate, hike Ol Jorowa Gorge, then cruise Lake Naivasha by boat for $92.

“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 giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and dramatic gorges on a private Hell's Gate day trip from Nairobi with transport and bike rental.

“I really like my trip with this company! These guys such a professional tour guide. Recommended to everyone. If I will be in Kenya another time, I’ll choose it again”

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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 a Maasai community, and cruise Lake Naivasha on an active day 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 a quad through Machakos County savannah, spot wildlife, enjoy a three-course meal, and use Nairobi airport or hotel transfers.

“The tour facility did a pick up. Once we got to location, we picked up the quads. Went for wonderful quad run. I’ve done about four ATV/quads rides so far this year and this was the best! The terrain was really interesting to drive, the view of the animals were wonderful and we saw zebras, giraffes, etc. Then we sat down for a really yummy lunch with perfect weather. It was a great day. I highly recommend.”

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8.Daily Hell’s gate National Park Ebike Cycling

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

Cycle among zebras and giraffes in Hell's Gate, hike Ol-Njorowa Gorge, visit a Maasai market, and enjoy pickup from Nairobi or Naivasha.

“If I could give a higher rating I would! I could not fault Alfred from start to finish! I was so nervous about travelling alone, if you are a female travellers reading this...Alfred was nothing but professional, I could not have felt in safer hands and his driver Kelvin was also so kind and such a joy to spend the day with! He navigates the crazy roads of Nairobi and beyond like an absolute pro! Alfred made me laugh all day, had endless stories to tell and an extensive knowledge of hells gate and lake naivasha to share. His love for the place was infectious! Big shout out to Alfred!…”

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

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

Cycle beyond Diani Beach to markets, a school, village homes, mangroves, and a traditional herbalist with hotel pickup and local guides.

“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, and explore the Home of Champions with flexible rental periods and local route ideas.

“We experienced staying at The Swiss Side Iten, and it was undoubtedly a great place. The serene environment, amazing food, and comfortable accommodations were beyond our expectations.”

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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 hotel pickup.

“Stephen was awesome!!! We had a great time and great food at the restaurant by the lake. I was able to catch a close encounter siting/pictures with a hippo in the daytime!!! Most definitely recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $60

Hike volcanic gorges, cycle beside zebras, climb Fischer’s Tower, and camp by Lake Naivasha on this private Hell’s Gate adventure.

“This was a great tour - we had booked last minute, but Eric made sure to take care of all the details. Climbing, biking, hiking - we did it all, and had a nice picnic lunch in the middle of all the action.”

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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 safari near Nairobi to see giraffes, zebras and antelopes, with hotel transfers, a guide and a three-course riverside meal.

“It was an amazing experience to see all the animals from a bike. I have been on safaris before, but this was something different, and I can highly recommend it 😊”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $190

Cycle through Hell’s Gate, walk its gorges, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and fish eagles on a private Nairobi day tour.

“We enjoyed biking through the wild and hiking amidst stunning scenery. Highly recommended for an active and unforgettable exploration of one of Kenya's most beautiful parks.”

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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 cruise Lake Naivasha past hippos and birds on a full Nairobi day trip.

“It’s really nice and amazing and maybe you are as lucky as we and have the chance to get really close to a giraffe. Our guide Julius was also really nice and friendly.”

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