Preparation

Climate change has its impact on Africa. In former days the rain periods were fairly predictable: a short rain in November and a longer rain period from mid-February till May. Nowadays rainfall is unpredictable. It may start earlier or later. The rains can be heavier or lighter. During the tour you may be exposed to heat of 38 – 40 degrees in the plains to as low as 10 degrees at the highest point in the tour (2100 m). Most of the time it is dry, but you may be exposed to a heavy tropical shower lasting more than one hour.

Road conditions vary from well-maintained tarmac roads to very bumpy and slippery clay or gravel roads and tracks. At some tracks you encounter ascents and descents of more than 20%.

So it is obvious you need to be in good health and be well prepared to bike under challenging circumstances of both heat and cold and long tracks (6-10 hours). We do not have any age limits, but we discourage persons below 18 and above 70.

It is recommended to ask professional travel health advice prior to booking a tour. The physician should give you proper advice a.o. about needed vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis as well check your fitness for the tour. Biking and your stay is at your own risk. You will need to (agree to and) sign a waiver of liability together with your booking.