Kenya Maasai Mara

MOTORBIKES
During this tour you will ride a Kibo 250 cc.

DIFFICULTY AND OFFROAD
During this journey through Kenya we do not ride at significant altitudes. Additionally,  daily distances are not very large, so there is plenty of time to stop along the way to take pictures and visit villages.

This trip is suitable for any healthy motorcyclist. We ride on asphalted main roads and regularly change the route and follow narrow back roads. About 45% of driving time is on unpaved roads. However, these are mainly well-packed gravel roads. The dirt roads are not difficult, but we recommend having prior experience off-roading or taking a training course in advance. The motorcycles are light and manoeuvrable all-terrain bikes.

ACCOMODATION
During this trip we will stay in hotels and tented camps. Some hotels are basic, family-run accommodations but are the nicest options in town.  In the Maasai Mara area we will stay in ensuite safari tents.

CLIMATE
Rainy months in Kenya are April, May and November. However, because of its diversity in landscape, the weather could be different any day of the tour regardless of season. So, there is really no bad time to go to Kenya. The temperature is virtually the same all year round - between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, depending on altitude of course.  It can be cold in the evenings.

CLOTHING
Compulsory items to bring are a helmet, motorcycle jacket with protection, gloves, a good strong pair of (motorcycle) trousers with protection or separate knee armour, and sturdy high (mountain) boots. Furthermore, we recommend bringing a good pair of sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen, as well as a helmet with visor or a good pair of glasses that also protects against the dust on unpaved roads.

INSURANCE
The motorcycles have a basic, compulsory third party liability insurance. However, since most countries in Africa are not used to the concept of insurance, things often in the first place need to be solved on the spot in the first place.    

VISA
You can purchase your 90-days visa for Kenya online and receive an e-visa easily. It will cost around 50.- USD. Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry into Kenya.