Rift Valley Adventures

06/05/2024

01/05/2024

24/04/2024

Rift Valley Adventures and Giant, in collaboration, proudly invite you to experience a new 5-day MTB stage race in Kenya – The Safari Epic. Save the date now, to avoid disappointment, from the 29th May to 2nd June 2024 inclusive.
For more information and making your booking:

Experience a new 5-day MTB stage race in Kenya – The Safari Epic. We will take you on a journey across the equator, through indigenous forests, across and around the vast plains of Laikipia and then finally up above the tree line in the iconic Mt. Kenya National Park

24/04/2024

We are in full swing at our Forest Camp, on the edge of the beautiful Ndare Ngare forest, preparing to host the from 29 May - 2 Jun 24.The first five day multi-stage MTB race in Kenya sees our awesome team at RVA meticulously preparing the logistical support to run a successful, challenging, safe mountain bike event in conjunction with . Over the last two days we have started to formulate our exciting race coverage plan across all social media platforms with our Media Team from Nairobi; led by with Director Jerry, David and Tony supporting they present a formidable, innovative, creative force. We were excited to show them around the routes and everything we are planning for our participants at Forest Camp - its going to be EPIC

20/04/2024

https://riftvalleyadventures.com/2024/04/20/tales-from-the-snowcapped-mount-kenya/

A wonderful account of three friends journey on Mount Kenya…

Mick Warwick, recounts the tale of three friend's footsteps across Mount Kenya...

01/04/2024

More route recces done …. We’ve been adding some awesome connecting trails to the main loops and routes. It’s gonna be so awesome! 🔥

Details of the event can be found at including entry form

31/03/2024

It’s been a busy month once again with over 180 Adventurous Training participants through Forest Camp. We’ve continued to deliver challenging, adventurous and safe training on land and in the water. Rock Climbing at Ndare Ngare Crag, Mountain Biking on the dusty tracks and trails around our local community and Canyoning in the Ndare Ngare Forest all led by our local team of internationally qualified and highly motivated instructors. And our catering team continue to provide excellent food at every mealtime whether it’s in camp or out in the field on activities no matter how many people we have!
Whether its our instructors or support team the feedback is always welcome and very encouraging:
“Very professional instructors delivering the outdoor activities pushing individuals out of their comfort zones professionally. I would do it again with them…food was excellent overall 👌.” Asante sana and karibu tena!

04/03/2024

Following an excellent day of adventurous leadership and resilience refresher training from our colleagues in Nanyuki, we have launched into March with the first of our Adventurous Training groups for the year. With the unique outdoor requirements we are delighted that they have chosen us as a preferred provider for land and water based outdoor training again for the 10th year in a row. We are proud of the RVA team and its ability, versatility and professionalism to deliver challenging, adventurous and safe activities for this diverse client group. We are looking forward to welcoming more groups through March. Watch this space for exciting updates on all that is going on at RVA!

04/02/2024

Looking for accommodation, hot showers and nutritious meals on the doorstep of ? Our permanent Camp is based right on the edge of Ngare Ndare Forest ..get in touch for more information…

01/02/2024

Our month has concluded with the opportunity to learn and develop as an organisation with Tim and Kanja who have many years of outdoor experience between them. Tim and Kanja were both involved in the inception and development of the first Outdoor Education programmes in Daystar University, Kenya.
We gathered all our departments together from housekeeping to the Instructors to work in several critical soft skill areas including communication, leadership, adaptability to change and collaborative working.
The weekend was a mix of fun, practical, team building sessions and challenges coupled with theoretical presentations on self-leadership.
Moving forward we are now better prepared as an organisation to deliver our unique outdoor adventure journeys and can’t wait to see you here in the Ndare Ngare Forest!
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19/01/2024

Karibu to Enkoitoi East Africa who, a group of 15 outdoor enthusiasts from different parts of the USA! Led by Tim Fairman, who worked in Kenya many years ago developing and laying the foundation for outdoor education many years ago and an honour for us to partner with him.
The team were made up of a diverse group, across a wide age range, with experiences and stories that kept the RVA team enthralled during activities and around our campfire every evening. From growing up in a log cabin in Alaska,  backcountry skiing experiences, multi- day river rafting expeditions in Colorado and leading self supported mountain bike trips it proved to be a once in a lifetime collaborative exchange, centered around learning through adventure, across our two continents. 
An excellent week for all of us - clients and the RVA team alike. We hope to have many more opportunities to forge partnerships that can exchange cultures, values and ideas. 

Asante Enkoitoi!

11/01/2024

Happy new 2024 adventures to all!

We've arrived back from the holiday period refreshed, revitalised and raring to deliver more exciting and challenging activities during this year.
We have more exciting firsts for Rift Valley Adventures to look forward to ofer the coming months.
Collaborations with new Charity Challenges, partnerships in running a new, exciting and unique 5 day stage MTB race and reaching further afield with schools from Nigeria and Ethiopia! Of course not forgetting our long terms schools and groups who continue to trust Rift Valley Adventures to deliver safe and unique adventures.
We have been preparing this week with some in-house staff training to develop and grow our team's knowledge and skills ensuring safe delivery across our wide range of activities. From testing the water in the canyon, feeling the warmth of the rock and experiencing the sun and wind on our faces on the bikes. In the classroom we have also been applying ourselves to the theoretical aspects of soft skills in action to ensure our participants are holistically challenged during their stay with us.
Karibu to Rift Valley Adventures!

14/12/2023

📢 new 5-day MTB stage race in Kenya – The Safari Epic in collaboration with .netkenya

5th to 9th March 2024 inclusive taking you on a journey across the equator, through indigenous forests, across and around the vast plains of Laikipia and then finally up above the tree line in the iconic Mt. Kenya National Park. We are definitely go to the highest elevation of any MTB race in Africa!

Our provisional schedule is as follows (as always this is subject to refinement);

Day 1 – 5th March - “Najin and Fatu”
Easing you in gently with a social ride around the plains of the famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy, experiencing many types of wildlife along the way.
A distance of approx. 35km with around 200m of total elevation. Rated with a technical difficulty of 1/5.

Day 2 – 6th March – “Into the Woods”
A classic North Kenya Gazelles team race route 2008 era and our first foray up the lower slopes of Mt Kenya with a mixed track loop in the Mt Kenya Forest Reserve.
A distance of approx. 60km with around 800m of total elevation. Rated with a technical difficulty of 3/5.

Day 3 – 7th March – “Blast Through the Dust”
Extending the journey today; changing the terrain and pushing the power through the dusty remote landscape of Laikipia.
A distance of approx. 120km with around 1800m of total elevation. Rated with a technical difficulty of 3/5.

Day 4 – 8th March – “Plains and Game”
Today we mix it up to confuse and delight the legs. A smorgasbord of up’s and downs experiencing the highs and lows in the forest and through spectacular conservancy scenery.
A distance of approx. 60km with around 1000m of total elevation. Rated with a technical difficulty of 3/5.

Day 5 – 9th March – “Into Thin Air”
A day to test your mind, body and bike. Climbing into thinner air up to a peak of 3350m AMSL. High above the tree line in the Mount Kenya National Park, navigating around volcano crater rim rewarded with an unforgettable epic view of Mt. Kenya’s iconic peaks.
A distance of approx. 70km with around 1500m of total elevation. Rated with a technical difficulty of 4/5.

30/11/2023

The rains eased this week to reveal warm sun for our final rock foundation course of the year. We had plenty of good learning at the local venues with a finale on the wild and improbable looking crag in Laikipia at İl Polei. It’s been tricky in the rains but with our adaptability and experience we have been able to keep delivering adventure training to a high standard.
Great effort to all those who have passed through successfully on their foundation courses and we look forward to delivering plenty more in 2024!

18/11/2023

This week our team went back to the crag and into the canyon as part of a staff training package with Dan and Jo from
These sessions not only serve as preparation for our upcoming client groups but also essential time for teamwork, developing problem solving, maintaining currency and enhancing skill development.
These sessions are an integral part to enable our great team to deliver the safest, challenging experience for particular the incredible Ndare Ngare forest.

09/11/2023

With the rains and heavy weather means we need to be adaptive to meet the adventure training objectives. Something we can do well with qualified guides and good local knowledge. Three packed days with a keen team. Abseiling down and climbing up waterfalls, climbing perfect granite and even diving into our rope skills as well as belaying and knots that will get your land cruiser out the mud. All good learning but of course it also puts a smile on your face and can be great fun too! ( )

27/10/2023

A great few days with a team on the rock foundation course. Plenty of learning and practising before taking those skills out into the wilds of Laikipia. An inspiring place with big landscapes and huge amounts of unexplored rock for the team to tackle. After a nice nights reflection in a wild bush camp it was all too soon back to reality but with the knowledge that there are still wild and unexplored rock faces to go along with the new skills learnt on the course -

22/10/2023

Zebra crossing actually is a zebra crossing in our part of the world! Nothing beats biking across Laikipia’s plains…
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21/10/2023

Our team have rested, recuperated and reenergised following a period of facilitating with amazing groups of clients. We have been busy preparing to deliver our next phase of challenging, adventurous training which includes delivering uk nationally recognised rock and mountain bike foundation courses which include an overnight expedition phase to further develop participant experience and learning.

11/10/2023

Our incredible team at Forest Camp have been hard at work facilitating some world class challenging, adventurous, outdoors training over past few months. We have hosted groups, on differing levels and challenges on rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and canyoning. Our high level of versatility and flexibility means we engage, enthuse, motivate and deliver learning through adventure in many of the age groups from 12 to 40 years acknowledging the needs of different cultural and societal backgrounds. All this has been done in an ecological, sustainable, safe environment which aims to support participants at every stage of development. Come and experience - we are adventure ready and waiting for you!

23/09/2023

Last week our team of instructors and support staff embarked with a school group on a 5day MTB expedition around Laikipia county. Starting the week with bike skills the group progressed through three demanding, challenging, adventure days covering over 130kms by pedal power. They experienced amazing scenery and wildlife along the way coping with everything the terrain could throw at them. Nights spent at different campsites provided the backdrop for relaxation around the campfires and stories of daily highs and challenges; personal journeys and learning in the most unique environment.

01/09/2023

Our team have been undergoing their First Aid at Work recertification under the watchful eye and excellent teaching from St John Kenya.
All the team: our security staff, chefs, caretakers and instructors participated in three days of theory and practical elements to ensure we are current with the skills, knowledge and experience to administer First Aid in any situation where we operate.
Whilst the team have always been fully proficient, we continue to build our skills making sure we stay ready and confident to provide immediate assistance if needed.
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22/08/2023

Last week our team have been back out on the saddle for some advanced planning for our challenging MTB expedition which one of our school groups will take part in next month.
Five of our instructors planned and completed a reconnaissance from our camp in Ndare Ngare Forest to our camp in Ol Pejeta via Il Polei and Ol Gaboli in the Laikipia region.
As well as preparing the logistics, checking the route and the campsites for the expedition, this activity forms part of our team and individual development of our instructors. allowing them time together to deepen personal adventure skills, share knowledge and learn from each other. We are raring to go now and can't wait for the expedition!

11/08/2023

Behind the scenes of our delivery and facilitation of outdoor activities, currently our team are checking, cleaning, servicing, maintaining and preparing for our next groups. This is a critical part of ensuring our groups experience safe, effective and challenging activities in a clean, well-maintained comfortable environment…

08/08/2023

We recently hosted over 140 people from 24 different countries. The participants, from the Programme, were attending a 4 week camp in Kenya which aimed to promote service, leadership, cultural awareness and global citizenship skills.
During our two days the RVA team delivered fun, cerebral, initiative tasks and challenging, strenuous outdoor activities. All these were designed to compliment, and stretch, the aims of the programme in an unfamiliar environment. Am incredible team of participants and looking forward to the next one!

26/07/2023

Thus week we are delivering high quality, outdoor activities to service personnel. Our professional team of instructors have developed team and individual capabilities in challenging situations thereby enhancing leadership, resilience and core values. Great opportunities for collaborative exchanges!

19/06/2023

After a hard and rewarding week of working on various infrastructure projects alongside the local fundis, spent weekend experiencing the best of Laikipia’s adventure pursuits from camping, wildlife viewing and biking in to canyoning in . Fabulous weekend and now back to our projects for a few more days!

13/06/2023

And they are back in action! After a few years of covid, our dear friends from Scotland at are back with as much energy, drive and smiles as always. Thanks to their incredible fundraising efforts, we have teamed up with to restore and rehabilitate critical and basic infrastructure at Ethi Primary School as well as build new toilets blocks for the children. Asante sana to all and excited to have old friends back and immerse ourselves into so much that Kenya has to offer and giving a helping hand where it’s needed.