Tribal Lands

Near Lake Langano you'll have the chance to cavort with ostriches at the Rift Lakes National Park. Riders now pedal onto Yabello, from where they can visit the wildlife sanctuary and catch a glimpse of some of Africa’s rarest birds. The crossing from Ethiopia into Kenya at Moyale marks the beginning of the Dida Galgalu lava rock desert. The scenery is as desolate as it gets. At the midway point the market town of Marsabit, set on the slopes of an ancient volcano, offers a welcome respite before the route descends again into the arid lands that are home to the Samburu people and their herds of camels and cattle.

Approaching Isiolo, riders rejoice at the opportunity to have a well deserved beer or ice cream bar. From there, the route traverses the western slopes of majestic Mount Kenya, before crossing the equator in Nanyuki. The section features some of the most diverse changes in scenery and riding conditions, from plateau to desert to savannah. After meeting the Borana and Samburu peoples in southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya respectively, the Tribal Lands section finishes in modern Nairobi.

Highlights

• Rift Valley lakes
• Northern Kenya's Dida Galgalu desert
• Views of Mount Kenya
• Cross the Equator

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