8 Guided Day Hikes in Kenya Worth Lacing Up For

1.Ngong Hills Day Hike,Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Our pick

Join Steve for a five-hour Ngong Hills group hike from Nairobi. Walk through planted and indigenous forest, climb rolling ridges, and reach views across Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley. Transport, entry, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Expect steep sections and about 11 kilometers of walking.

“I very much enjoyed the tour with Steve! He was really nice and also as a woman travelling solo I always felt safe around him. We had a good chat while hiking and he also told me a lot about Kenyan culture and the nature around. Also I recommend going all the way from north to south and not stopping anf turninh around at the viewpoint as the hills are really beautiful all the way through.”

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2.Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $85Top rated

Leave Nairobi at 9:30 a.m. for a private, guided 12-kilometer hike across all seven Ngong Hills. Guides such as Peter and John adjust the pace, point out wildlife, and share local insight. Bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes, and a warm layer for the wind.

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

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3.Mt Longonot National park Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Travel from Nairobi to Mount Longonot National Park with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Hike 4.1 kilometers to the crater rim, circle part or all of the rim at your pace, and take in the Great Rift Valley. Guides such as Alex, Peter, and Steven can help on steep sections.

“Well organised. Pickup on time. Guide (Steven) was fantastic. He's a local and has been up the mountain 500+ times so he knows what he's doing. Tips: ask the driver to stop at a shop for food/water. The driver is happy to stop at shops and restaurants if needed. Bring a hiking pole for the down hill section Great experience, would recommend!”

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4.Full-Day Hiking Guided Adventure at Mount Longonot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $129

Leave Nairobi early for a guided Mount Longonot hike with hotel pickup, bottled water, lunch, and a free company t-shirt. Climb the steep, dusty trail to the crater rim, then decide if you have the energy to walk around it. Guide Peter is praised for patient encouragement when altitude makes the climb tough.

“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!”

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5.Mt Kenya: Full-day hiking tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $255

You leave Nairobi early for Mt Kenya National Park, then hike from Siri Moni Gate through forest and bamboo toward the Meteorological Station and Old Mosses Camp. Guides such as Frank, Joseph, Meshak, or Birshak may lead the day. Expect a long road journey and a moderate mountain hike.

“La description ne correspond pas à la journée réelle Il y a un peu plus de 4 heures de route, pas de passage dans une bambouseraie etc .. mais directement une marche dans la steppe. Nous devions rejoindre une station météorologique et l'avons fait en 40 minutes. Ceci aurait donc correspondu à plus de 8 heures de route pour 1h30 sur place. Heureusement notre guide Franck a accepté de faire plus long et nous avons marché un peu plus. Les paysages sont par contre très beaux mais nous vous conseillons d'y passer plusieurs jours et de ne pas faire confiance à la description.”

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6.Mount Kenya Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $304

Leave Nairobi at 6am for a guided Mount Kenya hike on the Naro Moru Route. With guide Elijah praised for his kind, helpful approach, you will climb through forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather toward Old Moses Camp at about 3,800 meters, then return for a packed lunch and drive back.

“It was a far drive from Nairobi, but it was a great hike. The route is very steep, very natural, & more strenuous than Mt. Kilimanjaro. My guide, Elijah, was fantastic! If you are looking for a short, 1 day challenge, I would recommend this tour.”

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7.Ngong Hills: Guided Hiking Tour with Optional Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $38Best value

This six-hour private outing takes you from Nairobi to Ngong Hills for a guided hike of about four hours, with skyline and Great Rift Valley views. Guides such as Brian and Frank have led recent trips. Add ziplining, cycling, archery, or quad biking, then enjoy a picnic before returning.

“picked up on time. driver and guide were friendly, my hike was roughly 4 and got to see nairobi skyline in the morning, I recommend this tour.”

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8.Mount Kenya National Park Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $565

Leave Nairobi early for Mount Kenya National Park and hike the Naro Moru route to the Meteorological Station. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace through rainforest and bamboo, with possible views of elephants, buffalo, birds, and the peaks Batian, Nelion, and Lenana before you return for dinner.

“A good day out with a very caring guide. The view along the route is lively, good for peoples who want to do hiking for 1/2 days during the Safari trip. You may hire porters if you have some bulky luggages.”

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