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Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour

4.8(81)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 81 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Bike The Coast
Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour

About this activity

Discover Africa with Bike the Coast

Discover Africa by cycling off the beaten track.

See local people in their settlements and traditional African villages, palm- and mango-tree forests. Enjoy fantastic views on Creeks and the Mombasa North Coast area. Ride through the bush along the Indian Ocean or different climate zones.

Bike the Coast offers different guided half day bush-tours on safe unpaved roads and paths without traffic. With the mountain-bike you come closer to the local life than with any other means.

All equipment and refreshments are provided.

In price included:

• Use of mountain-bike with front-shocks

• Use of helmet and gloves

• Bottled drinking water, bananas for energy boost

• 1 Soda at the stopAt least 2 local guides per tour.

Under Swiss Management, we speak English and German.

Africa begins right behind your hotel - discover it.

What's included

  • ✓Local guide
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Use of bicycle
  • ✓Snacks
  • ✓Use of helmet

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup
  • ✕Hotel drop-off

Meeting and pickup

  • Departure Point: Mombasa Go-Kart Directions: You find us along Mombasa-Malindi Road, 1.5 km after hotel Whitesands, just next to the Petrocity station. There is a big signboard with two flags on the mainroad. Dates: See Availability

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Along The Coast Scenery: Start and end in Mtwapa, an upcoming lively town. We ride leisurely through traditional African villages in palm-tree and mango forests. About a third of the tour follows the coast and at some places we can enjoy the view on the Indian Ocean. Distance: about 40 km, short cut possible Time needed: 4 to 5 hours Altitude: total ca. 50 m Difficulty: 1 Three Coastal Areas Scenery: Three typical climate zones along the Coast: beach - palm-tree forest - semiarid area. Along the hotel area to some few upper class plots at the creek, local village, traditional Giriama village in a typical palm-tree-forest along the creek - crossing an arm of the creek. Spectacular view over the Mombasa North Coast. Distance: 24 km, 2 km tarmac with no traffic short cut possible Time needed: 3 to 4 hours Altitude: total ca. 150 m Difficulty: 1..2, two short but steep uphill stretches Along The Creek Scenery: Start and end in Mtwapa, an upcoming lively town. We follow the Creek inland and ride leisurely through traditional Giriama settlements in palm-tree forests and farms, here called shamba. Spectacular views of Mtwapa Creek and almost untouched bush-land. Distance: 31 km, short cut possible Time needed: 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours Altitude: total ca. 150 m Difficulty: 2 The Bike Adventure Scenery: First we ride through palm- and mango tree forests with traditional African villages. Then we reach the semi arid area where we climb some hilltops and cross arms of the Mtwapa Creek. From a high hill we have an fantastic sight over the North Coast Area and different Creeks around Mombasa. Distance: 24 km Time needed: 3 to 4 hours Altitude: ca. 350 m Difficulty: 3..4, about 8 km single trail, short but steep up/down hill stretches

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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