High-altitude MTB on the flanks of Africa’s second highest mountain — moorland singletrack at 3,000–4,000m through giant lobelia and groundsel forest on Mount Kenya. An expedition-level ride for experienced altitude riders in one of the world’s great mountain environments.
Africa’s highest MTB terrain — singletrack through ancient Berber villages on the flanks of Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak at 4,167m. 75km of trail descending from snowline through walnut groves to argan olive valleys, guided by Morocco’s most experienced mountain biking community.
Gravel riding through the Marrakech Palmeraie into the pre-Saharan foothills — 40km of piste threading through ancient palm groves, berber hamlets and the dry red earth foothills of the Atlas. An accessible and culturally rich introduction to Moroccan gravel riding.
One of Africa’s great gravel epics — 227km along Lake Kivu’s shoreline and the volcanic ridges of western Rwanda, from the Congo border to Burundi. The Congo Nile Trail is Africa’s most developed long-distance bikepacking route, passing tea plantations, fishing villages and the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.
Africa’s only MTB safari — ride among hippo, warthog, zebra, nyala and crocodile on the trails of Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in central Eswatini. 35km of game track singletrack where wildlife rules and riders are the guests — the most unique MTB experience in southern Africa.
Epic granite boulder riding around one of Africa’s most iconic rock formations — 35km of desert singletrack encircling the Spitzkoppe massif, with prehistoric rock art, wild camping and zero other riders in sight.
Windhoek’s best-kept secret — 42km of bushveld singletrack surrounding the scenic Avis Dam, minutes from the capital. Well-marked trails through acacia bush with mountain views and resident wildlife including kudu and warthog.
Gravel riding through Africa’s most ancient mountains — the Brandberg massif rises 2,573m from the Namib desert floor. Challenging gravel and jeep track routes through remote desert scenery, passing the White Lady rock paintings and Ugab River oasis.
Otherworldly riding through Namibia’s Diamond Coast — singletrack past the famous Kolmanskop ghost town, over Atlantic-facing desert ridges and through sand dunes that spill into the sea. One of Africa’s most unique MTB venues.
High-altitude gravel riding in the Mountain Kingdom — Lesotho’s Maluti Mountains offer dramatic basalt plateau gravel routes above 3,000m, crowned by the legendary Sani Pass descent into KwaZulu-Natal. Africa’s most dramatic gravel destination.