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Cycling Safari

Regular price

This 13-day cycling trip through Kenya will have you pedaling through the Maasai Mara and making your way to the white sand beaches of Diani. Along the way, you'll meet the women of Zawadisha, glamp in safari tents, make lasting memories with new friends, and be wowed by the wildlife. 

Cost: $6,000 for those who commit to fundraising a minimum of $500 of tax-deductible donations to Zawadisha or $6,500 with no fundraising; you can reserve your spot here for a non-refundable deposit of $250. 

Dates: July 6 - 18, 2025 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- All meals, including a special welcome and farewell dinner

- Accommodation in higher-end safari lodges plus one night of glamping under the stars (double occupancy)

- Highly qualified local guides

- Support vehicles

- Entrance fees to Maasai Mara National Park

- Wildlife game drives

- Dancing, basket weaving, and community visits with Zawadisha

Please note that airfare, travel insurance, alcohol, and gratuity are not included.

ITINERARY

July 6 - 18th, 2025

DAY 1: Karibu Kenya! Meet your fellow riders IRL, visit the Village Market Mall to stock up on any last minute needs, and join us for an afternoon orientation in Nairobi before you are treated to an incredible Ethiopian dinner and hotel stay.

DAY 2: Drive across the great Rift Valley and into the Loita Hills at the edge of the Maasai Mara; end the day with a warm-up loop through the forest around your tented camp

DAY 3: 80km riding with 60km of a not-to-be-missed downhill through the hills on single track; finish the ride at Simba Oryx camp on the edge of the Maasai Mara National Park

DAY 4: Easy morning downhill ride through the Siana Conservancy and along the National Park boundary. Stop for a soda and to check out the hippo pools along the way before finishing at Aruba Camp. In the afternoon we swap the bikes for a 4x4 open-sided Landcruiser and head out for a half-day safari in the National Park with the aim of seeing the Big 5. 

DAY 5: On this incredible wildlife day riding between the National Park and Mara North Conservancy, expect to see a large array of animals. We cross the Mara River and climb up the escarpment to Siria Camp. This beautiful luxury tented camp offers incredible views over the National Park and the route you have just ridden. Bikes will be packed and sent on to Tsavo for the next leg of riding. 

DAY 6: Depart the Mara in the morning for a half-day drive back to Nairobi. Relax at the hotel and enjoy a meal at one of Jen's favorite restaurants.

DAY 7: An early start gets us to the Standard-Gauge Railway for a four-hour train ride to Voi, the closest town to the rural community where Zawadisha calls home. Transport to the luxury Hildana Safari Lodge for an evening game drives and an amazing sundowners.

DAY 8: Ride through the sisal estate to Maungu the back way on an old trading route. You will be greeted by the women of Zawadisha and spend the evening at the remote Kivuli Camp in the Tsavo Conservancy. Keep your eyes peeled for more elephants, giraffes, and zebra on the drive to the camp and your ears open for late night lion roars. 

DAY 9: Spend the day learning about life in rural Kenya from the women of Zawadisha. You'll travel into the community, visit a homesteads, and meet the Neema Women's Group. Bring your box of tissues and some extra cash for those handmade baskets ;)  

DAY 10: Depart Zawadisha, with a short drive in the morning to get to the Shimba Hills. These ancient volcanic hills are some of the most mysterious in Kenya, home to a lost mountain rhino herd and unique species. Spend the evening at the Shimba Hills Lodge, overlooking the countryside with incredible views.

DAY 11: On the final day of riding, we descend downhill. As the air gets more humid, we pass through Swahili villages and arrive at the Indian Ocean. A cocktail on the beach brings our journey to a close with the team dancing the night away under coconut trees.

Day 12: Say goodbye to your Savage Wilderness team as they head back to Nairobi, leaving you to enjoy some well-deserved rest in a tropical, coastal paradise.

Day 13: Travel back to Nairobi via train or plane and prepare to fly home. Or allow us to help you plan the second leg of your incredible adventure through Kenya. You've come all this way -- why leave so soon?

FAQ

You've got questions? We've got answers.

Nope! You will need to feel comfortable riding at a moderate pace, around five hours per day at 15-18km per hour. We'll be facilitating Strava challenges for us to train together before the trip. 

You can receive a full refund up to six months before the departure of the trip. If you need to cancel within three to five months of the departure, we will provide credit for a future trip. There is no refund provided for cancellations within one month of the departure date. If we are not able to run the trip due to circumstances out of our control, we will reschedule the trip for 2026. 

We will create a fundraising platform like this one from a previous cycling trip that makes it easy for you to raise tax-deductible donations for Zawadisha. If you choose to fundraise, you are required to fundraise at least $500. We do encourage everyone to fundraise so that we can make the most positive impact in the lives of the women we serve. 

We will work with you to set up a payment plan. You will need to pay the full amount two months before the trip starts. You also can pay the full amount at one time if that is more convenient. 

Jen Gurecki, the founder of Zawadisha, is organizing this trip in collaboration with Savage Wilderness Safaris. The Savage family (yes, that is their surname) and their team have been facilitating school groups and private tours for more than 20 years. In fact, Jen cycled across Africa with James Savage in 2018.

No, front-suspension Giant mountain bikes are available for you to rent at $25 per day of cycling and e-bikes for $60 per day. However, bringing your own bike is not as difficult as you might think! We recommend front-suspension mountain bikes unless you are an experienced gravel cyclist.

YES! We will be able to split into different groups so people can go at their own pace. We also will have a support vehicle in case you'd like to ride shorter distances each day. And you can also rent or bring an e-bike.

A maximum of 10 people will be on this trip. We will all have a chance to get to know each other before the trip through optional monthly Zoom calls. Anyone regardless of identity is welcome to join us; we will be centering the experiences of women, non-binary, and trans participants. 

No. We will have a support vehicle that will transport all of your personal items. 

We will stay in mid-range, comfortable hotels walking distance to food and shopping in Nairobi. There is one night of glamping in the Mara. All other lodging will be in safari lodges until we reach the coast, where we will stay in a private home on the beach.

They are delicious, nutritious, and filling :) All meals will be prepared for you, and we can accommodate dietary needs.

THE FINE PRINT

Please note that airfare is not included. You will need to purchase that separately.

The payment you make today is to reserve your spot. You will be invoiced for the remaining payments once your participation is confirmed.

Travel insurance is required.

We are committed to creating a safe space for all participants and as such have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, intimidation, and/or verbal/physical abuse.