Central Highlands Explorer
Three days in the Aberdare and Mt Kenya foothills — forest and farmland trails, a cultural village visit, full board at Juniper Green Gardens.
The highlands are where Kenyan riding gets serious: red-earth farm tracks, forest singletrack, and long climbs at altitude with Mt Kenya appearing and disappearing behind the cloud. Day one is deliberately short — a acclimatisation ride once you have checked in — because the altitude is real.
Day two is the big one: a full day through forest and farmland trails, lunch out, and a cultural village visit in the afternoon. Day three is a morning ride or a viewpoint hike before check-out and the drive back to Nairobi.
Partnership
Run in partnership with Juniper Green Gardens, the overnight base for the trip. Full board is included for both nights.
Fitness
The most demanding package in the range. Expect sustained climbing at 1,800–2,200 m. Best suited to riders who train regularly; an e-bike upgrade makes it accessible to almost anyone.
What's Included
- Full board at Juniper Green Gardens
- Guide
- Bike and gear hire
- Support vehicle
- Cultural village visit
- Road transport from Nairobi
Itinerary
Timings are indicative and adjusted on the day for weather, group fitness and road conditions.
Day 1
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Depart from Spin & Gears Shop, Valley Arcade Shopping Mall, for the foothills |
| Afternoon | Arrive at Juniper Green Gardens, check in, bike fitting |
| Late afternoon | Short acclimatisation ride |
| Evening | Dinner and briefing at Juniper Green Gardens |
Day 2
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast at Juniper Green Gardens |
| 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Full-day ride through forest and farmland trails |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| Afternoon | Cultural village visit |
| Evening | Dinner at Juniper Green Gardens |
Day 3
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast at Juniper Green Gardens |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Morning ride or viewpoint hike |
| 10:30 AM | Check-out |
| 11:00 AM | Depart for Nairobi |
Good to Know
- Run in partnership with Juniper Green Gardens, the overnight base for the trip.
- An e-bike upgrade is available at a surcharge and is well worth considering on this route.
- Travel insurance guidance is provided; insurance is not included in the package price.
- Prices are starting points based on typical guide, transport, accommodation and meal costs, and are confirmed against supplier rates when we quote your group.
On Every Tour
- Standard hybrid bike included; road, gravel or e-bike upgrade available at a surcharge
- Every package labelled by fitness level: Easy / Moderate / Challenging
- Support vehicle (mechanical backup + sag wagon) on all multi-day and most single-day routes
- Weather and rain contingency plans communicated before departure
- Spin & Gears members receive their standard membership discounts on any personal gear bought for the tour
KES 32,000
per person
- 3D / 2N
- Aberdare / Mt Kenya foothills
- Challenging fitness level
- Spin & Gears Shop, Valley Arcade Shopping Mall, Nairobi