Kenya · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nairobi: 15 hikes & treks that earn their slot, with what each costs and the one thing to know before booking.
Hike Mt. Longonot from Nairobi, take in Rift Valley views, enjoy lakeside lunch, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds.
“I was Ppicked up on time from hotel and taken to entrance of Nairobi NP to purchase my ticket. We spent approx. 3 hours driving in the park. The driver accommodated my wish to see specific animals I was particularly interested in.”
Hike Ngong Hills from Nairobi with guide Steve for Rift Valley views, forest trails, local history, transport, tickets, and practical advice.
“Awesome. First time Kenya and I just took on a tour right after landed in the country. It was amazing experience to hike & see the beautiful nature while learning about Kenya from Steve. I appreciate it. Thank you! Enjoyed a lot:)”
Review of Shimba Hills safari and Sheldrick Falls hike, with wildlife, lunch, swimming, practical tips, costs, and honest advice on value.
“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…”
Review of the private Ngong Hills hike from Nairobi, with seven hills, Rift Valley views, private pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Peter was a really good guide and was always adapting to our pace. We did all of the 7 mountains forth and back, which was actually more of a challenge than i would have thought! We took more than ten breaks in think but i couldn’t be more Read more”
Review of Mt Longonot’s private day hike from Nairobi, with crater-rim views, Great Rift Valley scenery, practical costs, and hiking tips.
“It was a nice hike. The view of the crater is absolutely worth it. My guide Peter helped me through the tricky sections. He has good knowledge and pointed out different landscapes and animals. Will always recommend going with a community guide. You get to learn a lot in the interactions. Dennis drove me to the park and back. Also very helpful. Overall, a very nice day trip.”
Review of a four-day Mount Kenya trek from Nairobi to Peak Lenana, with guides, porters, meals, camps, pickup, costs, and practical tips.
“I really enjoyed my time climbing my Kenya with hyrax safaris. My guide Daniel was a solid guide. Super fit and knowledgeable about the terrain/landscapes and nature. He would point out the different species of plant and animals, eRead more”
Review of the Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha day trip from Nairobi, with hike details, boat costs, wildlife, guides, and practical tips.
“Jimmy and Dominic were two super guide and driver. They taught us a lot of things about the Mount Longonot, Kenya and people. The hike was very great, with amazing landscapes. Then we did a boat trip of an hour on Lake Naivasha, we saw a lot of hippos and beautiful birds.”
Review of Mount Longonot’s guided day hike from Nairobi, with practical advice on fitness, timing, costs, views, transport, and guide support.
“Peter was my guide and he was amazing, highly recommend him! I almost wanted to quit bc the altitude was intense for me but he was, kind, patient, and encouraged me to keep going. I'm so glad I finished and had Peter's help as well, extremely grateful!”
Review of Karura Forest’s 4-hour guided hike near Nairobi, with forest trails, waterfalls, caves, wildlife, guide Musa, price, and practical tips.
“J ai du voyagé dans un véhicule sale le guide a commencé par me dire que je devais payer une gourde hier, puis aujourd hui il m a demandé de payer le taxi retour. Ca donne vraiment la sensation d’etre prise pour une idiote et juste là pour payer (alors que franchement sans ca j aurais laisse un beaucoup plus gros pouboire de bon coeur) en plus ca sert à rien d annoncer qu on va voir des singes si au final il n y en a pas il vaut mieux laisser la surprise dans ce cas car je comprends que c est un facteur imprevisible. C est dommage car…”
Review of Mt Kenya’s full-day hike from Nairobi, covering the long drive, mountain scenery, costs, guides, fitness needs, and practical tips.
“A great option for those who want to see Mt Kenya and don’t have much time. I enjoyed the journey and the hike itself was beautiful. I also had a great driver, Birshak, and some lovely guides - Frank and Joseph. Was lots of fun and I would recommend. Worth clarifying whether the entrance to the park is actually included as there was some confusion about this, although worked out fine for me.”
Review of Shimba Hills’ game drive, Sheldrick Falls hike, lodge lunch, and pool, with practical advice on price, fitness, wildlife, and value.
“Het was een fantastische dag, vol mooie en unieke ervaringen. De taxi-chauffeur kwam ons ophalen, helaas was dit met een gewone 6-persoonsauto, wat de safari moeilijk maakte. Het was niet de ideale auto voor de safari en er waren niet zoveel dieren (enkel antilopen en zebra’s). Daarna volgde de wandeling naar de waterval samen met enkele rangers, deze wandeling was zeer leuk. We bleven 30min bij de waterval om een frisse duik te nemen, het was super leuk! Daarna gingen we door naar de lodges waar we konden genieten van een lunch en het fantastische uitzicht! We konden helaas maar 1uurtjes zwemmen voor we door moesten naar huis, dit mocht…”
Review the $55 Kilimanjaro Wanderlust Day Hike near Oloitokitok, with forest trails, streams, mountain views, practical tips, and honest advice.
“Had the most incredible hiking experience with Brian. He’s an incredibly patient guide with a tremendous amount of knowledge and stories about the area, which enhanced the experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again and explore different tours in Amboseli. Our hike was a highlight of our time in Kenya.”
Review the Ngong Hills hike from Nairobi, with cool Rift Valley air, city views, guided nature walks, and optional zip lining.
“HIGHLY recommend! Great pricing, very punctual, and flexible to our fitness levels. My friends and I had such a good time.”
Review of Mount Longonot from Nairobi, with hike details, costs, guide tips, Lake Naivasha add-on, and advice on who should book.
“We were very happy with the service from beginning to end. Good customer service, reasonable price, good conditioned car. The best experience was the driver. He was very professional and drove in a safe and pleasant manner. Very happy with the service.”
Review of Mount Kenya’s one-day Naromoru hike from Nairobi, with forest trails, high-altitude views, lunch, transport, and practical advice.
“it was a nice trip..guide and driver were very kind.”
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