Motorsafari Magadi

Whether you ride yourself or sit on the back of one of our experienced local guides – you will trek motorbikes across the desolate plains of the Magadi Desert and be close to Kenyan culture, wildlife and nature.

Magadi Dessert

With the sun on your head, you ride through the dust as you literally go off the beaten track. You tear your motorbike across the bone-dry and cracked open ground, under the scorching African sun. Clouds of dust blow up through the wind and tiny tornados shoot out from behind your wheels.

The Route

Around Magadi, we have developed several routes where you get to know the area from your motorbike. Meet the local, colourfully-dressed Kenyan tribes, cross towards the Magadi hotsprings that arise from the volcanic landscape here, or go in search of wildlife. There’s a good chance you’ll come face-to-face with a giraffe or a zebra!

Camping in the wild

Camp in the middle of the plains of Magadi or sleep in a luxury lodge. One thing is certain: everywhere you look is breathtakingly beautiful! The favourable climate means a variety of birds can be found around Lake Magadi, including bright pink flamingos and pelicans.

The Motorbikes

We use 150cc Hondas & Bajaj boxers. These are the most widely used motorbikes in Kenya, which means spare parts are available on every street corner. A mechanic and a Masai guide will accompany you, who know every corner of their country. For the real adrenaline-seekers, 250cc motorbikes are available.

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Why travel with Charlie’s Travels?

We are “On the ground” in africa

The team lives and works all over Africa and therefore has a lot of first-hand knowledge and experience.

We develop our own routes

Wherever Charlie and his team travel, they develop new routes and experiences together with local entrepreneurs.

Every trip is co-creation

We tailor each trip based on your wishes and our African knowledge. Everything is possible and nothing is too crazy! Give us a try?

We work in a responsible and sustainable way

Charlie’s Travels works together with local partners and contributes to CO2 projects to offset environmental pollution.