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Guides, tips and honest answers about motorbike tours in Kenya and beyond.
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- Ladakh Motorbike Tour 2027: What Makes Our India Special Edition SpecialSeventeen passes, Zanskar and Umling La at 5,798m on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. What makes our one time Ladakh motorbike tour in 2027 special.
- Riding a Motorbike in Kenya: The Practical Guide for 2027Everything you need to know about motorbike tours in Kenya. Routes, a typical day, bikes, prices, experience needed and how to pick the right tour.
- Best Time for a Motorbike Tour in Kenya: Month by MonthWhen is the best time for a motorbike tour in Kenya? Rainy seasons, dry seasons and riding conditions month by month, plus why we ride in June.
- Planning a Motorcycle Trip to Kenya: Visas, Licences, Insurance and KitPlanning a motorcycle trip to Kenya? The eTA, driving licence, insurance, health, money and packing, all in one simple checklist.
- Africa Motorbike Tours: Why Kenya Is the Best Place to StartDreaming of a motorbike tour in Africa? The best countries to ride, what to look for in a tour and why Kenya is the perfect first African adventure.
- South Africa to Kenya by Motorbike: The Ride That Started It AllFive countries, roughly 5,000 km and one big idea. The route Raj and Hidde rode from South Africa to Kenya, the stops we loved and tips for your own ride.
- Riding Terrain in Kenya: What to Expect on Two WheelsMurram, gravel, fesh fesh and sand. What riding in Kenya is really like on two wheels and how to handle every surface.
- 5 Reasons Safari MotoXpedition Is One of a Kind in East AfricaPrivate conservancies, Safari Rally roads, small groups and a crew right behind you. Five reasons our Kenya motorbike expeditions stand out.
- Is It Safe to Ride a Motorbike in Kenya?Is it safe to ride a motorbike in Kenya? The honest answer, plus how we handle traffic, wildlife, terrain and backup on every tour.
- Top 7 Reasons to Choose a Motorbike Safari Over a Traditional SafariSkip the jeep. Seven reasons a motorbike safari in Kenya beats a traditional safari, from wildlife from the saddle to real villages.
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