Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour
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Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour

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About this activity
A typical tour with "Bike the Coast" covers a distance of 23 - 31 km and takes about 2 ½ to 3 ½ 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 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

What You Bring
• T-Shirt and trousers
• Training shoes or other solid shoes
• Sun protection
• Head scarf (because you are using a rented helmet)
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Included
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • Local guide
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
Not included
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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