Flying Vets

Discover secret beginner biking trails used by pro riders at KEFRI Forest. Enjoy the ride as these flying veterans show you their cycling tips and tricks. Take in the beautiful scenery, mingle with fellow riders, and capture the amazing moments that we guarantee you’ll experience. 

Highlights

• Bike trails 

Itinerary

0830h: Departure Time At the benches near Bata shop, Hilton (opposite Kencom)

Route: Nrbi – Zambezi

0930h: Hike Briefing & Stretches

0945h: Start the Ride

1400h: Complete ride

1415h: Stretches

About this activity

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 4.5 hrs

Distance: 15km

Self-drive friendly

Charges Includes 

• Instructor/guide fee
• Experience
• New Mountain Bike
• Helmet
• Water

Charges Excludes

• Vehicle parking (Ksh 100)
• Snacks

Ride Structure

• Pre-ride routine
  • Intros and Stretches  
  • Bike & Safety Briefing 
  • Bike & Helmet fitting 
  • Water distribution
• Rides will have various photo stops 
• Ride pace will be set by the guide. No one will be left behind.

What to bring

• Small backpack (double strapped bag) 
• Water bottle (300ml – 500ml) 
• A jacket (can get cold in the afternoon/evening)
• Snacks

Where Do We Meet?

For group travel via psv, we will meet up at the benches near Bata shop Hilton (opposite Kencom). The guide will be at the meet-up point.

This trip is self-drive-friendly and has safe parking. Pin Location

Know before you go

• The guide’s contact is available at the bottom of this page. Feel free to get in touch with any queries regarding this hike.
• Kindly note that we do not do pickups along the way.
• The trail is suitable for beginner and pro cyclists.
• Kindly observe the COVID-19 health safety regulations.
• You will get an email confirmation of your booking once you purchase your ticket. 

Our Safety Pledge

Your safety is our top priority. Our experiences are led by professional hiking guides, and well-known local guides who are well versed with the trails they are guiding. All our guides carry a First-aid Kit and have an emergency contact. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us for more information.

Cancellation Policy

Cyclists that wish to cancel more than 48 hours before the hike will be issued a 50% refund of the total hiking fees. Those that cancel 48 hours or less to the actual date will not be refunded. No shows will not be refunded either.

Resources

1. Hiking Gear Guide
2. Hiking Gear Vendors
3. Trail Difficulty Guide
4. Trail Gallery
5. Strava Routes
6. Guide Bios
7. Participation Badges
8. Whatsapp Text Helpline
9. Drift Shop
10. Book a Private Drift
11. Rate Lets Drift on Google