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Challenge dates: Please see the Bookings page for details
Total Distance: Approximately 3,000 miles
Off-road distance: Approximately 400 miles
Countries visited :
Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Morocco, Spain.
Accommodation: 50:50 Hotels:Camping
Max riders: 16
Enquiries: +44(0)1885 490828

2 weeks of non-stop adrenaline and adventure on an awesome mini-expedition across North and West Africa. The Trans-Sahara Challenge is our shortest, but by far our most intense and action packed expedition. Suitable for off-road novices and enthusiasts alike, this trip will probably be one of the most unforgettable 2 weeks of your life.

Trip Highlights

  • Gambia – fly in and meet the team at our base just outside Banjul. Get to know your bike and Africa during your first day dedicated to orientation and training.

  • Senegal and Dakar – ride the dunes at Lac Rose on your second training session with the Kudu guide before chilling out under palm trees at Zebrabar near St Louis.

  • Mauritania - get out into the desert wilderness on the ultimate “must do” challenge for any motorcycle adventurer – crossing the Sahara Desert. A simply amazing experience.

  • Morocco – breathtaking scenery and stunning roads and trails through the Atlas Mountains. One of the finest biking destination in the world.

  • Spain – relax and enjoy your final day of trail riding through the Sierra Navada mountains in Southern Spain and celebrate an amazing journey completed!


Your Kudu Support Crew


The Trans-Sahara Challenge will be a test for both man and machine and the nature of the terrain and big distances to be covered, often off-road, mean that our support crew are central to the success of every trip we run. That is why we at Kudu have a policy of not just employing enthusiasts, but professionals and you can expect to be supported by the best guides, mechanics and medics in the business. You will get a chance to meet the Kudu team at our pre-trip orientation days, held at the Kudu premisis shortly before the start of the trip.

Pre-Expedition Training and Orientation

We at Kudu take great pride in running thoroughly professional adventures which are open to anyone with a desire to challenge themselves and what they are capable of.  You do not need to be a highly experienced motorcyclist, off-road expert or have a huge amount of adventurous travel experience.  With Kudu's unique pre-expedition and en-route training, all included in the price, you can begin the toughest challenge of your life well prepared for what lies ahead.

Trans-Sahara Challenge training and orientation (1 day):

  • Meet the Kudu team and each other

  • Equipment familiarisation

  • Route familiarisation

  • GPS training

  • Ride out and navigation practical

  • Puncture repair

  • Motorcycle maintenance

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Am I Suitable?

We at Kudu Expeditions pride ourselves on striving to make these amazing adventures accessible to all, irrespective of background or experience. We do this by talking to our customers, and making sure that they have a good understanding of what the expedition entails before they commit to it. We also run pre-trip training which is included in the price.

For more information on this package, please see the Training page. If you are as inspired by the thought of undertaking such an adventure as we are, but have concerns about how suitable you may be, simply either e-mail or phone us, and together we will be able to find out if this kind of adventure is for you – you may just surprise yourself!