Migration Gravel Race 2024

• arrivals in Nairobi
• ground transfers on arrival from airport to hotel
• overnight accommodaation in Nairobi at Holiday Inn Two Rivers
• welcome dinner at hotel
• local exploration and personal supplies shopping

• Breakfast at Holiday Inn  Two Rivers
• Air charter transfers from Nairobi to Fig Tree Camp in Maasai Mara
• Accommodation and meals at Fig Tree Camp

• Rest day at Fig Tree Camp
• Game Drive at Fig Tree Camp

• Ground transfer from Fig Tree Camp to race start site
• Pre-race bike assembly and race preparations
• Overnight in Mara start camp

BASECAMP TO MAJI MOTO

Shamba (village) day. The course starts off with hard rocky section for roughly 40-50km (think Paris-Roubaix on rocks). Pass through shambas, and at around 70km you’ll find the checkpoint for the stage.

The second half of the stage is notable for very strong headwinds and mild cobbled track. In heat, be sure to stay properly hydrated.

If you are familiar with the CyclingTips gradient scale, think between type 4/5 gravel for much of the day.

MAJI MOTO TO WILD CAMPSITE

This stage is hard: a Tour de France climbing stage on gravel. The route starts with a 30km flat section then proceeds to climbing for much of the remainder. You enter the wildlife areas on the second half of the ride.

Rangers will be on hand at the earliest points to ensure that the climbs are clear of elephants. (Yes, you read that right!).

Climbing will take competitors to the top of the escarpment at roughly 2800m. The route passes thorough shamba land high on the mountains. Visibility can sometimes be limited by low hanging clouds, and we should be prepared for rain. In heavy rain, mud (black clay) may be a factor. Your shoes should be good enough to hike a bike in.

After checkpoint, roughly 100km remain of climbing and descending. This will be an all-day stage for most competitors so be sure to stay properly hydrated and fed.

LOITA TO NIBOSHO

Reward for completing the first two stages. Stage Three starts with hard pack black gravel and traverses over wide open savannah. Plains animals (wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, etc.) are likely to be seen in abundance. Compared to the previous two days, this is a fast stage with gravel conditions the best for speed in the entire race. Watch out for all bridge crossings, which tend to be at the bottom of descents (meaning you may be travelling at high speeds)!

NIBOSHO TO BANDAS

The grand finale. On the fourth and final stage, competitors will be treated to a vast array of wildlife through the morning as the race travels through some of the most pristine landscapes in the Mara. This stage can be very hot on the plains so make sure you carry enough water.

Rangers will be on hand for the more densely populated animal zones – particularly in the first 50km of the race.

Those who manage to complete this epic race will be welcomed home by all manner of creatures as you ride under the Migration Gravel Race finish banner.

• Ground transfer from race start site to air charter
• Air charter from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
• Ground transfers from Nairobi airport to hotel
• Overnight accommodation in  Nairobi at Holiday Inn Two Rivers
• End of tour Celebration Dinner at Hotel

• Departures
• Ground transport to airport for all guests