Over the last year we've been exploring the hills and valleys around Sipi on our mountain bikes. What we've found has been incredible.
Accessible from the main road there are almost endless spurs of land that reach out over the plains below. Almost all of these have great single track downhill routes. We've found a couple of rides that are our favourites - and they're awesome! Long sections of downhill with the odd section of technical rocky stuff to keep you concentrating!
Once you make it down to the lower plateau of ground there's some challenging climbs, mixed up with more downhill.
There never seems to be too many people on the tracks and you really can fly along at speed. If like me below you get a puncture, or if you merely don't want all the uphill you can jump on a boda-boda and zip back to the Lodge!!
At Sipi River Lodge we don't yet have bikes for hire - although it is something we're trying to do. If however you're a keen mountain biker and have your own bike why not load them up and come and stay with us for a few days! We'll be happy to show you the routes and give you some ideas. Some of our favourite routes are around 20 - 25km long and take 2 - 3 hours.
WARNING!! Some of the mountain biking here is fast - you want to make sure you're coming prepared - your bike needs a good fork and very good brakes, or you'll struggle on some of the harder routes. That said there are easier routes that will suit the less extreme rider and you can head out for either short or long rides!!
Thanks to Lauren and Steve for use of the photos.
Give us a call +256751796109 for more information or bookings at the lodge.
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