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Rift Valley Odyssey (RVO) Maasai Mara 5-Day

21 to 25 September 2026 · 8:00 AM

Limuru – Lake Naivasha – Mt. Suswa – Maji Moto – Loita – Maasai Mara

8:00 AM

490km / 310km

8,000m ascent

Internationals: $1850, $125 (eBike Logistics) | Kenya Residents: 180,000, KES 15,000 (eBike Logistics)

Rift Valley Odyssey

+254 716 956 001, info@riftvalleyodyssey.com

www.riftvalleyodyssey.com

26 weeks to go

Early preparation. Build your base.

💡 Focus on consistent easy effort and building aerobic fitness. No need to stress about race-specific work yet. Just show up regularly.

Event Highlights

490km over 5 days from Limuru through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara

Route passes through Naivasha, Suswa, Maji Moto, Loita, and the Mara

8,000m of total ascent through some of Kenya's most dramatic landscapes

Fully supported by Rift Valley Odyssey with an excellent track record

Race Options & Fees

Internationals	$1850
$125 (eBike Logistics) \| Kenya Residents	180,000
(eBike Logistics)	KES 15,000

Course Details

The 5-day route begins in Limuru and descends into the Rift Valley before climbing through Suswa and Loita Hills toward the Mara. The terrain includes tarmac, gravel, and dirt tracks with significant elevation. Riders should have substantial multi-day endurance cycling experience. An eBike logistics option is available for those who need support.

Getting There

The ride begins in Limuru, about 30km northwest of Nairobi. The finish is in the Maasai Mara, with return transport to Nairobi arranged by the organiser. Most participants drive or are dropped at the Limuru start.

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Did You Know?

🌍The route crosses the Great Rift Valley, one of the world's largest geological features extending from the Middle East to Mozambique.

🌍The Loita Hills in southern Narok are one of Kenya's least-visited highland areas, home to the Loita Maasai and dense montane forest.

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