4 Hikes in Kenya to Plan a Trip Around

1.Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $130Our pick

Leave Nairobi at 6am for a private climb of Mt. Longonot, with a Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop and up to four hours on the mountain. Afterward, buy lunch by Lake Naivasha and add an optional one-hour boat ride for hippos and African fish eagles. Guides such as Peter, Alex, and Vincent have been praised for their pacing and care.

“Enjoyable day. Early start to avoid high day temperature. Some steep sections but step have been made. Good driver and guide”

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2.NAIROBI:Ngong Hills Day Hike,Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Best value

Steve picks you up in Nairobi for a five-hour guided hike across Ngong Hills. Walk through planted and indigenous forest, climb rolling ridges, and enjoy wide views toward Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley. Transport, entry, bottled water, and guiding are included. The trail is scenic but steep in places, so bring fitness and extra water.

“A fantastic day out hiking. The hills are beautiful and it felt so safe and friendly. Steve was a great guide and would definitely recommend this to anyone spending a day in Nairobi”

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3.Shimba Hills Day Safari & Sheldrick Falls Hike Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $270

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Shimba Hills National Reserve by private safari vehicle, then hike to Sheldrick Falls with an English-speaking guide. Look for sable antelope, buffaloes, warthogs, monkeys, and birds before lunch and pool time at Shimba Green Lodge. John has guided this trip, which includes transport, park fees, lunch, water, and hotel pickup.

“We had a wonderful trip to Shimba Hills with John as our guide, it was a truly special experience. Although it rained heavily at times, that actually made the tour even more memorable. The hike to Sheldrick Falls was an absolute highlight despite (or even because of) the rain. Walking through the jungle, surrounded by the sound of rain and nature, was a refreshing and one of a kind experience. Once we reached the waterfall, the view was simply breathtaking. The combination of tropical scenery and cascading water created a magical atmosphere. I’m really glad we went on this trip, it was a genuine nature adventure. I can highly recommend…”

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4.Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $85

Leave Nairobi for a private hike across Ngong Hills’ seven summits. Your guide, often Peter or John, handles transport, entrance fees, and trail guidance while you walk about 12km through open highland scenery. The route is scenic but includes repeated climbs and descents, so bring water, snacks, warm layers, and shoes with firm grip.

“Amazing views. Hike was challenging but worth it. Peter was a great guide...moving at our pace and very knowledgeable.”

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