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18 DAYS ITINERARY

Day 1 — Nairobi → Bamboo Garden

Distance : 50–70 km (variable, route starts as you leave Nairobi)

Ride : Hilly dirt roads out of the capital through tea plantations.

Camp : Bamboo Garden Lodge / Camp (basic camping & rooms). Contact ahead to confirm: +2547……

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Day 2 — Bamboo Garden → Lake Naivasha

Distance : 90–110 km

Ride : First big descent, Rift Valley views, singletrack sections.

Camp : Fisherman’s Camp (camp by Lake Naivasha).

Kedong Ranch private ranch — call Amos Omondi: +254722639333

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Day 3 — Lake Naivasha → Earth Camp

Distance : 60–80 km

Ride : Through Hell’s Gate NP (optional detour for fee).

Camp : Earth Camp with views & geothermal saunas. Call: Kaz +254722370718 to confirm.

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Day 4 — Earth Camp → Soysambu Conservancy

Distance : 60–80 km

Ride : Climb to Eburru Forest → forest traverse → drop to Lake Elementaita.

Camp : Soysambu Conservancy campsite. (Cycling temporary not allowed)

Eburru Forest Ranger — Langat: +254724249802

Soysambu entry — Monica: +254724228444 (park fee & camping).

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Day 5 — Soysambu → Menengai Crater

Distance : 60–80 km

Ride : Mountain riding then descent toward crater rim.

Camp : Maili Saba Camp (pool, bar, restaurant). James +254-721-512846 to confirm.

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Day 6 — Menengai → Mogotio

Distance : 60–90 km

Ride : Easier transition day to bigger town.

Camp/Lodge : Local lodges/camps along the equator town.

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Day 7 — Mogotio → Tenges

Distance : 60–80 km

Ride : Big climbs into Kerio Valley rim + descent.

Camp : Rift Valley viewpoint camp

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Day 8 — Tenges → Katimok Forest

Distance : 60–90 km

Ride : Ridge riding then northward into forest.

Camp : Ranger station in Katimok Forest.

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Day 9 — Katimok Forest → Lake Baringo

Distance : 90–110 km

Ride : Big downhill to Baringo lake shore.

Camp : Cliff wild camp — Call Mr Cherogony: +254-721-544379. Bush Baby Campsite

Lake Baringo boat ride guide Louis: +254-725-103553.

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Day 10 — Lake Baringo → Bogoria Spa

Distance : 60–80 km

Ride : Mostly straightforward with shops/resupply in small towns.

Camp : Bogoria Spa area.

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Day 11 — Bogoria Spa → Nyalipuch

Distance : 40–60 km

Ride : Uphill hike-a-bike section climbing toward high lake viewpoint.

Camp : Ranger clifftop camp. Call Peter: +254-715-483590 to arrange.

Alternative campsite: Kapicha Campsite

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Day 12 — Nyalipuch → Nyahururu

Distance : 70–100 km

Ride : Climb toward Laikipia region.

Camp/Lodging: Nyahururu or Subukia lodges/guesthouses.

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Day 13 — Nyahururu → Laikipia Region

Distance : 60–90 km

Ride : Head into Laikipia wilderness.

Camp Options : Rumuruti farmhouse

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Day 14 — Laikipia Wilderness Camp

Distance : 60–90 km

Ride : Remote wild landscapes.

Camp : Ol Maisor Farm — Alison +254708097190 Laikipia Wilderness Camp — Steve Carey +254722750739

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Note: Laikipia Wilderness camp is closed to cyclists! Alternative pending.

Day 15 — Laikipia → Naibunga Wakumbe Hills

Distance : 60–90 km

Ride : Some of the most remote African landscapes.

Camp : Ranger outpost — Paul +254-700-313084 to arrange.

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Day 16 — Naibunga → Mukugodo Nikijabe Forest

Distance : 80–110 km

Ride : Final major climb into forest wilderness.

Camp : Mukugodo Nikijabe Forest Campsite Call: Lestan +254715922779 / Serenua +254722753897 / Joseph +254795914019 to organize.

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Day 17 — Mukugodo → Nanyuki

Distance : 60–90 km

Ride : Easy finish through Borana Conservancy toward town.

Camp : End in Nanyuki town (hostels/hotels).

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Day 18 — Nanyuki → Nyeri

Distance : 60–80 km

Ride : Easy ride along railway countryside

Camp : Sandai Farm — Petra: +254721656699 / +254733734619. Naro Moru River Lodge

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Transport back to Nairobi:

• Peter +254-72-9276484
• Naomi +254-70-5977250