Suswa Crater Experience

Ride blends off-road riding, geology, wildlife, and culture

Introduction

This full day guided motorcycle adventure from Nairobi heads through Ngong into the rugged landscapes of Mount Suswa, a unique double-crater volcanic formation in the Great Rift Valley known for its dramatic lava fields, caves, and geothermal activity. Riders explore the Suswa crater with visits to steam vents and lava caves often inhabited by baboons, while experiencing Maasai land and cultural practices along the way. The journey blends off-road riding, geology, wildlife, and culture before returning to Nairobi the same day.

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Day 1 - Nairobi - Nairobi

This full-day guided motorcycle adventure from Nairobi takes riders through the scenic Ngong Hills and deep into the dramatic landscapes of Mount Suswa, a remarkable double-crater volcano located in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. The route combines paved roads, remote tracks, and beautiful open countryside, offering an exciting and varied riding experience. At Mount Suswa, a local Maasai guide leads a walking exploration into the crater, where guests discover volcanic steam vents, ancient lava caves often inhabited by baboons, and the unique geology of the area while learning about Maasai traditions, culture, and life in the Rift Valley. The adventure also includes a relaxed nyama choma lunch stop at the Mara Gateway Hotel before continuing through the surrounding wilderness. Combining off-road riding, light hiking, volcanic scenery, wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural interaction, this unforgettable journey returns to Nairobi in the late afternoon.

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1-6

€229

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Motorbikes

During this tour, you will ride a Kibo 250cc motorcycle. If you choose the Easy Rider tour option, the local guide will also ride a Kibo 250cc motorcycle with you on the back of the motorbike.

Difficulty and offroad

Easy tour for approximate 7 hours

Accomodation

It is a day trip, so no accomodation is included

Climate

Rainy months in Kenya are April, May and November. However, because of its diversity in landscape, the weather could be different any day of the tour, regardless of season. So, there is really no bad time to go to Kenya. The temperature is virtually the same all year round - between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, depending on altitude, of course. It can be cold in the evenings.

Clothing

Compulsory items to bring are a helmet, motorcycle jacket with protection, gloves, a good strong pair of (motorcycle) trousers with protection or separate knee armour, and sturdy high (mountain) boots. Furthermore, we recommend bringing a good pair of sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen, as well as a helmet with visor or a good pair of glasses that also protects against the dust on unpaved roads. For Easy Rider tour options, we will provide you a helpmet and protection gears

Insurance

The motorcycles have a basic, compulsory third-party liability insurance. However, since most countries in Africa are not used to the concept of insurance, things often in the first place need to be solved on the spot in the first place.