Prices & Dates
DATES CONFIRMED
15th March to 5th April 2026
✔ Familiarisation day Sat 14th
✔ Max 10 riders only
✔ Bookings open
✔ Interested but not ready to commit? – join the 2026 list >>
The Full Adventure – Ride your own bike
£7,995
Experience the Paris-Dakar Challenge exactly as it was meant to be — raw, personal, and fully yours. There’s nothing like tackling the route on the bike you know best. We’ll handle a lot of the paperwork and border admin, provide backup support and even ship the bike home for you — you just ride. It’s the purest way to take on the challenge, with full control, total satisfaction, and your own adventure story from start to finish.
CFR300 Rally Included – Zero hassle, maximum freedom
+£3,495
Skip the stress of bringing your own bike. We have an Africa-ready Honda CRF300 Rally ready for you to ride. No shipping hassles, no breakdown worries. Just fly in, ride, and when the adventure ends, hand us the keys and fly home — we’ll take care of the rest.
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All money will be protected under UK Travel Package Regulations.
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How to choose…
Own Bike vs PDC Bike
Not sure whether to bring your own bike or use one of our fully-prepped CRF300 Rallys?
Riding your own bike means full immersion in the adventure — it’s your machine, your setup, your story. For many riders, that’s exactly why they sign up. But if don’t have a suitable bike and want less hassle, mechanical worries and maximum enjoyment from day one, our PDC-supplied CRF300 Rallys are hard to beat. They’re fully prepped, field-tested, and ready to go — so you can focus entirely on the ride.
Ride Your Own Bike
Pros
- Cheaper overall – base price is £7,995
- You’re riding the bike you know and love
- More personal – it’s your machine, your story
Cons
- You’re responsible for all bike prep, paperwork and spares
- Your bike may not be ideal – too heavy or difficult to ride in sand can be an issue
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Breakdowns: Our mechanic is there to try and get you going again, but in the very unlikely event it’s not possible it could spell a premature end to your trip.
- Return shipping of your bike takes approx 6–8+ weeks
Ride a PDC CRF300 Rally
Pros
- Ride a bike which (in our opinion) is the perfect machine for this adventure – light on the trails, comfortable on the roads
- Zero hassle – bike, spares and paperwork all handled
- Just show up and ride – no pre-trip prep required
- Breakdowns: Serious problems are very unlikely indeed, but if it happens it’s 100% our responsibility to fix
- No end of trip shipping to worry about
Cons
- Costs more – additional £3,495 on top of base price
- You’ll be riding an unfamiliar bike (though most love it after day one!)
✅ Price Includes
All Options
- Experienced trip leader
- Support vehicle with mechanic & medic
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Approx half of lunches and evening meals
- Visas
- Ferries
- Tents and communal camping equipment
- Carriage of luggage
Motorcycle included option
- Honda CRF300 Rally
- All motorcycle modifications
- Spares, repairs and servicing
- Return bike shipping
Riding own bike
- Return bike shipping – Banjul to UK port of entry
- Mechanical assistance – third party costs are not included
❌ Not Included
All Options
- Return flight
- Fuel
- Travel insurance
- Road and bridge tolls
- Game park or other tourist activity fees
- Sleeping kit (sleeping bag, air mattress etc)
- Miscellaneous local admin and border fees
- Approx half of lunches and evening meals
- Misc snacks and drinks
- Third party vehicle insurance
Motorcycle included option
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We expect the usual wear and tear: scrapes and dents are all part of the adventure and won’t be charged. However, we do ask that you treat the bike with care and respect and take on primary responsibility for its upkeep during the trip. In the unlikely event of serious damage caused by reckless riding, neglect, or avoidable abuse, we reserve the right to charge for the cost of repair.
Riding own bike
- All bike preparation and luggage
- All repair or recovery costs incurred to third parties
- Anything not explicitly stated as being included in price
Extra Costs
This information is provisional and will be updated to ensure it is as accurate as possible in due course.
The main non-inclusive costs (other than your own kit and travel insurance) will be fuel, your flight home and personal spending money on evening drinks at the bar or a night out somewhere. Depending on how committed you are to keeping your own costs down you may budget as follows – please remember these are very rough guidelines only:
- Fuel (motorcycles) – £350 (based on 15mpl)
- Personal spending money – £350 to £1,000 depending on budget
- Road/Bridge Tolls – £150
- One-way flight (Gambia-UK) – £300 to £550
- Motorcycle insurance & customs at borders – £250
Riding Your Own Bike – Extra Considerations
The trip price now includes return shipping of your bike from The Gambia to the UK by sea freight, so you won’t need to arrange or pay for this separately. However, you must remain in The Gambia for one full working day after the trip ends to oversee the handover of your bike to the shipping agent. This includes assisting with basic shipping preparation, signing all required customs documentation, and ensuring your bike is accepted for shipment. Failure to do so may delay or prevent your bike’s return to the UK.
In terms of paperwork, a Carnet de Passages is not required for vehicles under 8 years old.
Factor in the usual extra costs for servicing, spares, and preparation. Realistically, riding your own bike may not work out much cheaper than using one of our fully prepared PDC bikes – and it does come with a bit more admin and mechanical responsibility. That said, if it’s your dream to complete the journey on your own machine, we’ll do everything we can to help you make it happen.
Off-Road experience note: While experienced riders are welcome to bring larger bikes, those newer to off-road riding are strongly encouraged to bring a lighter bike, or opt for one of our CRF300 Rallys for a more enjoyable and safer adventure.
Deposits, Payments and Refunds
Places are confirmed on receipt of your non-refundable deposit once bookings are open. Full payment must be received a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the departure date. Please read our Terms and Conditions for our refund policy.
Joining reserve lists
If the trip is full then it is worth joining the reserve list as we quite often have riders drop out of trips for any number of reasons. Simply contact us by e-mail or phone and we will let you know how many people, if any, are on the reserve list before you.
Your Health
On the grounds of safety, certain medical conditions may preclude participation — including MS, epilepsy, and diabetes. These conditions may require further medical assessment due to the physical demands and remote nature of the trip. We strongly recommend speaking with your GP before booking.
Feel free to contact us in confidence if you’d like to discuss your situation or ask for further guidance.
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Embark on the ride of a lifetime with the Paris Dakar Challenge. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to off-road biking, don't let doubts hold you back; our team is here to answer all your questions and support you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about how you can join this unforgettable adventure.
