SAFARI GRAVEL RACE - VIPINGO

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The Swahili Coast race offers participants the opportunity to explore the enchanting Kenyan coast. This race is characterized by fast gravel roads with stunning views of the Indian ocean. The cooling ocean breeze allows participants to navigate through farm lands and palm tree lined coastal trails. The coastal setting provides a breezy, and fun course, creating an interesting race experience for participants accustomed to the highlands. The Vipingo race, with its blend of terrain and climate, offers a thrilling and memorable weekend adventure along the beautiful Kenyan coastline, with the clear blue waters of the Indian ocean providing the perfect way to cool down after a long day in the sun.

VIPINGO GALLERY

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The event offers multiple route options, catering for all abilities;

ROUTE OPTIONS

All routes on the race course will be clearly marked .

Kids Circuit

Green Route - 20km (1 Lap)

Orange Route - 60km (1 Lap of 20km + 1 Lap of 40km)

Black Route - 120km (1 Lap of 20km + 1 Lap of 40km + 1 Lap of 60km)

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There are accommodation options in and around the Vipingo Ridge Estate. You can find more information on rates and bookings here.

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

Discounted Accomodation Offers with LOOP & BOUNTIFUL SAFARIS.

You can find more information on rates and bookings here.

TRAVEL OPTIONS

The Vipingo Ridge estate is accessible by air, road and rail from the Nairobi, Malindi and Mombasa.

Vipingo Ridge Airstrip:

This is located inside the Vipingo Ridge estate - see Fly ALS for flight rates and bookings.

Moi International Airport, Mombasa:

Located 46 KM from Vipingo Ridge. Airlines flying to this airport from Nairobi are Kenya Airways, Jambo Jet and Skyward for easy travel with bicycles.

Malindi International Airport, Malindi:

Located 85 KM from Vipingo Ridge. Airlines flying to this airport from Nairobi are Jambo Jet and Safari Link.

Bus:

Buses from Nairobi to Malindi go past the Vipingo town stop.

Taking a bus from Nairobi to Mombasa and then a 45 KM taxi or matatu ride to Vipingo.

Rail:

Taking the Madaraka Express SGR train from the Nairobi Terminal to Mombasa Terminal and a 40 KM matatu or taxi drive up to Vipingo.

Road:

Vipingo Ridge is 520 KM from Nairobi, a drive of approximately 8.5 hours.

There are a number of accommodation options in and around the Vipingo Ridge Estate. You can find more information on rates and bookings here.

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

Discounted Accomodation Offers with LOOP & BOUNTIFUL SAFARIS. You can find more information on rates and bookings here.