Anton+René (right), field director and tour guide
Africa Cycling VOF
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- VvKR, STO garant & Certo Escrow
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $201 to $689 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Ria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa Cycling is the best active way to experience Kenia, it's wildlife, villages and people.
We did the Twin Peaks tour. 16 full days (always up early) with Rene as a very pleasant tour guide.
It was a dream trip!
We saw various national wildlife parks and conservatoires while traveling on our (electric) bikes, walking, or in the 4x4.
It is very special to encounter giraffes, zebras, and antelopes while on a bike. It is spectacular to be confronted with elephant families while cycling or walking. Very close, but it felt safe, thanks to the expert guidance of rangers, Maasai, or Rene.
From the 4x4, we saw the complete Big Five. We were lucky 😀.
The vast majority of this tour was on rough roads. (Unpaved, bumps, stones, sand, ruts) This was unexpectedly tough for me. I am used to cycling, but not to this level of mountain biking. Still, the wonderful encounters with Kenyan people in small villages along these rough roads easily outweigh the tired arms and shoulders left by the road surface.
Rene always let the group (five guests) make the choices regarding participation in program activities, taking breaks, having a Coke at a local shop, etc.
The accommodations ranged from simple basics to pleasant luxury. Always with very nice people, a unique atmosphere, and good, tasty food.
It has been an unforgettable, very impressive super trip. Highly recommended.💚
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Email Dave Kraemer | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredibly flexible, local expert
I rode alone with Rene— he was inbetween group trips! I got the most wonderful, local experience— mix of city, countryside asphalt, and off road cycling. We even rode inside a wildlife conservation area. Accomodations were lovely, and exposure to authentic Kenyans ( speaking English as well as Swahili) were provided. Food transportation and lodging were excellent! Would have been great with a group! EXACTLY as advertised!
CA
Email Jane McNab | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rene and Vincent are a great team. They are very enthusiastic and give great support to the cyclists
It is a great itinerary with lots of variety. ….we did bike safaris, vehicle safaris and boat safaris , all with great guides so we saw and learned a lot . The cycling was varied….with great scenery and the option to get a ride if it was too steep or hot. Accommodation was great. Rene and Vincent are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable An amazing trip
PT
Email Miguel Xara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent adventure in Africa!
An excellent adventure in Africa.
Being able to enjoy fantastic landscapes surrounded by wildlife is an unforgettable experience.
Cycling alongside zebras, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, etc., both in the Mara and Kilimanjaro, or near large lakes, was something we will soon forget.
For two weeks we traveled in the company of René and his entire team, always with maximum security and everything was done with great professionalism.
Both Rene and his collaborators (Jakson and Vicent) did everything they could to make sure we had a great vacation.
Thank you all!
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Email Pieter | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rene quickly makes everyone feel at ease, whilst providing a great adventure in the real Kenya
Rene is very positive and clear in his communication, is flexible when needed and looks after the companions very well. He knows a lot about Kenya, but lets yourself experience the beautiful nature and the friendly people. For me the trip had exactly the right mixture of sports, relaxation and time to enjoy the nature, wildlife and people. Yes it was sometime challenging to climb another dusty dirt road, trying to avoid another flat tire due to the many rocks, but we always got to the hotel before getting completely devastated and there was always a good shower and sometimes even swimming pool waiting for us. Rene clearly enjoyed the ride as well, and fortunately was equally glad to be at the hotel. It felt good to recover during dinner, it which Rene turned out to be great story teller of all his previous trips, whilst keeping interest in the others.
The experience was precisely what I had hoped for, no thoughts other than concentration on the road, the bike and on the surrounding nature slowly passing by.
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Email Barry van der Meer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Supportive, experienced, reliable and an absolute worthwhile LifeJourney experience ! Top !
At first some hesitation to book this journey, but during the tour it became clear that my expectations were met. I have done multiple other cycling tours mostly in Europe but amongst wild animals like a giraffe is something you do once in a lieftime. Spectacular views and cycling between the Masai people is absolutely something different. The lodges or campings were tidy and food services are sufficient.
The tour was carefully planned so there were no bad experiences. Our guide Rene was very supportive and funny. There is a supportive 4 x 4 car that drove during our tour with us so that gave me a very safe feeling if something would happen.
I hope Rene will expand these cycling tours around Africa sothat I can book them straight away. No doubts!
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Email Rowan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience.
Cycling rond Africa's breathtaking landscape. Guided by a fun groupe of professionals how make sure you will get a full African experience.
On the safari you will see the most beautiful wild animals Africa has to offer.
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Email Ed Peelen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The perfect mix of cycling, safari and exploring Kenia
A wonderful experience. A varied program, no dull moment. Rene set out a wonderful round trip, starting and ending in Navasha. We cycled it all, sometimes it was hard work, but it was fun all the time. We followed really special routes; sometimes you came in completely non touristic areas, where you really experienced life in Kenya. And had the feeling we were welcome (an attracted a lot of attention)! We had several safaris; with of course the climax: the Masai Mara, where we had a perfect guide who was able to show us the big five; all with a prey (and from nearby). Very pleased with the service from African Cycling. They know Kenya, know what cycling is, have their local contacts, organize a support car and team, arrange good hotels and food, provide good service
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Email Eko Burger | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A journey of a lifetime
The cycle trip was an amazing experience, to see, smell and taste Africa.
There is a good balance between cycle and rest days. And the hotels that we stayed in where good, of course one better than the other. We spend two nights in a tent and that was a really amazing experience, you could hear the hippos eating grass right next to your tent.
The highlight of the trip was for me the Masai Mara, such a beautiful place.
I could go on for ever but the best thing is for you to experience it for yourself.
The people who organized it were very friendly and supporting.
If you wasn't in love with African already you'll be definitely after this trip!!
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Email Arnold | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Positive, happy and helpful attitude from Rene who had prepared the trip to our satisfaction!
Program description matches reality! A fantastic though sometimes physically challenging. Prepare yourself and bring bike parts and tools (and practice using them :)) - you won't find bike parts you need anywhere nearby. Hotels were of good African standard. Temperature during July was like a good Northern European summer so perfect for biking. Bring a sweater for the evenings and a rain jacket and you will be fine. Rene has composed a trip with a lot of variation in landscape, accomodation so you will see Kenya in a very different way than the thousands that drive through Kenya. Thank you Rene for an unforgettable vacation and good luck with the next trip!