A typical tour with “Bike the Coast” covers a distance of 23 - 31 km and takes about 2 rac{1}{2} to 3 rac{1}{2} hours of cycling on unpaved roads with no traffic.
- Each tour has a different level of difficulty, from 1 to 4.
- There are short cuts
- With every tour we stop at a local place to have refreshment.We have four standard tours:
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 rac{1}{2} to 4 rac{1}{2} 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
What You Bring
- T-Shirt and trousers
- Training shoes or other solid shoes
- Sun protection
- Head scarf (because you are using a rented helmet)
Points of Interest
- Mombasa Go-Kart and Adventure Park
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle
- Snacks
- Use of helmet
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Explore Africa with Bike the Coast
Embark on an African adventure by biking through less-traveled routes. Encounter local residents in their homes and authentic African villages, wander through palm and mango tree woods. Be swept away by breathtaking vistas of the creeks and the Mombasa North Coast region. Cycle through the wilderness along the Indian Ocean and experience a variety of climate zones.
Bike the Coast offers assorted guided half-day bush excursions on safe, vehicle-free unpaved roads and trails. Mountain biking brings you closer to the local lifestyle than any other mode of transport.
All necessary gear and snacks are provided for your convenience.
The price covers:
• Access to mountain bikes with front shocks
• Use of helmets and gloves
• Bottled drinking water and bananas for an energy lift
• 1 soft drink at the stop
Included also are at least two local guides per tour.
Operating under Swiss management, we communicate in both English and German.
Your African adventure begins right behind your hotel - set out to explore it.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.