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Bike the Coast

| Mtwapa, Mombasa 80109, Kenya
+254 722 87 37 38
Ranked #21 of 79 tours in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Discover Africa off the beaten track: local people in their traditional settlements, palm and mango forests; fantastic views on Creeks and Mombasa... more » Owner description: Discover Africa off the beaten track: local people in their traditional settlements, palm and mango forests; fantastic views on Creeks and Mombasa North Coast. Bike the Coast offers different half day bush-tours on safe unpaved roads. With the mountain-bike you come closer to the local life than with any other means. All the equipment and at least 2 tour guides provided. English, German, and French spoken. Africa begins right behind your hotel - discover it! « less
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Mississauga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I wasn't sure what to expect but it was a great experience. Really got to see the villages and people in their everyday life. The visit to the quarry was amazing and really gives you an appreciation of how hard people work to earn a living. Would never have been able to experience this side of Kenya if we sat... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Though this bike trip was fun, it was not at all as advertised. We were looking to do an easier morning ride (the costal path said 40k but was rated a 1 out of 4 leading you to believe that it easy) it was not. The ride was mostly through sand, along dirt paths and was very difficult. The short... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

We had booked our tour beofre we had arrived in Kenya and Rolf had been very easy to communicate with and the process was simple. The tour was brilliant, our guides (Benson & Anderson) were great and far better at cycling than me! The route is fantastic as it allows you to see far more than you would from a... More

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India
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

If there was time for only once activity while you are in Mombasa , choose Bike the Coast and rest assured that you will not be disappointed. Rolf and his crew are very very helpful and you having a nice time is their #1 priority. My friend and I loved the ride. Benson and Julius our guides were simply amazing!!... More

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Wrexham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

Having seen the wildlife on a safari this is the ideal way to see the way people live in rural Kenya. Yes you are only a short distance from the city of Mombasa but the rides take you through some wonderful rural villages with pleasant and interesting scenery. No showcase Masai settlement in sight! The bikes are good quality. I... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

I was volunteering in mtwapa and wanted the chance to see the coast on an afternoon off. The trip was well organised, safe and hassle free which being a girl travelling alone gave me the chance to explore off the beaten track. We cycled along the beach, through traditional villages and in between rural settlements and the views and people... More

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

We did the "along the coast' tour with 5 people and 3 guides, Benson, Anderson and Julius. The taxi from our hotel was an experience - 5 of us squashed into a medium sized car! The bikes were good and any minor problems were immediately sorted out by one of the lads. We cycled through villages, visited a bar or... More

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Gloucestershire
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

We organised a cycling day in the UK before we arrived and it was brilliant. We cycled 40 kms, mostly flat, going through little villages, stopping whenever there was anything of interest to stop for and were accompanied by 3 'bike the coast' guys so we wouldn't get lost. Some of the ride was along the beach and a short... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

We really did not know what to expect on this type of tour but were really impressed by the experience. The owner Rolf was excellent and very accommodating in explaining the ride and the area we would tour which by the way was amazing. The guides Benson, Anderson and Julius were an absolute pleasure to ride with . They were... More

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Manama, Bahrain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

Had a great ride through the woods along Mombasa's north coast. We also did a stretch along the beach itself. It was nice to get away from all the tourists. The guides were great and took good care of us all, and had all the necessary equipment for break downs. They even gave us bananas at strategic time intervals! Altogether... More

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