15 Kenya Hiking Tours Worth Lacing Up For

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

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

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide such as Peter or Alex, climb Mt. Longonot’s crater rim, then continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional boat ride among hippos and African fish eagles. Expect an 11-hour day and a steep, hot hike.

“From top to bottom, my husband and I had a wonderful experience on this hiking tour. We were promptly picked up from our hotel early in the morning, and our driver, Alex, made sure to brief us on the days' activities once we settled in his car. The drive to Mount Longonot took about 45 minutes, and included a secure stop along the highway to view the Great Rift Valley. Several small shops are nearby the dedicated lookout point, and these places are perfect for buying small arts items. Once in Mt. Longonot park, we commenced our hike. Alex stopped along the way, especially during the early parts of the…”

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2.Mombasa: Guided Nature Walk Amongst Giraffes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $38

At Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, an English-speaking guide leads you on a roughly 30-minute walk among free-roaming giraffes, ostriches, and antelopes. Learn about conservation, enjoy staff-led giraffe feeding, and rest by the sanctuary’s benches. Transport, food, drinks, and footwear are not included.

“Es hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen, für den Preis. Wir sind erst ein Stück gelaufen jedoch kamen dann zu den Tieren, wo wir ganz viel zur Beobachtung hatten. Uns wurden alle Fragen beantwortet. Wir hatten das Glück nur zu zweit dort zu sein.”

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3.Ngong Hills Day Hike,Group Tour

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

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

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

Spend 8 to 10 hours in a private safari vehicle exploring Shimba Hills, hiking to Sheldrick Falls, and relaxing at Shimba Green Lodge. Your English-speaking guide looks for sable antelope, buffalo, warthogs, and birds. John is one guide named in guest feedback, while weather and fitness shape the day.

“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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5.Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $85

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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6.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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7.Hiking Trip to Mount Longonot National Park & Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $130

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. for Mount Longonot National Park, where a local guide such as Jimmy, Dominic, Peter, Geoffrey, or Charles leads a demanding volcanic hike. Afterward, add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and birds, then stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.

“Had a really great day. The hike was beatifull and so was the boat trip. Saw zebra's, hippo s, a lot of birds, but especially a very beautiful landscape. Dominic and Jimmy are good guides and nice company. Had some good laughs with them.”

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8.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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9.Hike in The Karura Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Spend four hours exploring Nairobi’s Karura Forest with Musa, a friendly English-speaking guide. Walk shaded trails to a waterfall and caves, watch for monkeys and birds, and learn about the forest’s plants, wildlife, and history in a small group of up to six.

“Musa is a fantastic young man from Nairobi & passionate about spreading the knowledge & joy. We took this tour & had him to ourselves since it was low season. It only took us 2hs at an average pace but was beautiful scenery, pretty waterfall & caves. Theres a few hilly bits but its suitable for most to be able to do it, you just may take a little longer & Musa was so patient when we were slow or stopping to look at things. I’d highly recommend him”

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10.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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11.Shimba Hills: Game Drive, Waterfall Hike, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $217

Spend eight hours with Florence and her driving partner exploring Shimba Hills National Reserve, hiking to Sheldrick Falls, and eating lunch at Shimba Green Lodge. Expect a moderate forest hike, a cool waterfall swim, wildlife sightings, and a pool with broad views toward the plains.

“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…”

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12.Ngong Hills Hiking and Zip Lining Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Join a private three-hour hike across the seven Ngong Hills with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Nairobi from the ridgelines, learn about indigenous trees, and add a zip line for $10. Guides such as Frank and Dismus can adjust the pace to your fitness level.

“it was great fun, hiking might be slightly challenging if you're not fit, and it's good to have water. my guides, Frank and Dismus, were amazing, and very helpful, we felt like buddies since the beginning of the trip. it was a great experience”

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13.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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14.Full-Day Mount Longonot Hike with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a guided climb of Mount Longonot National Park. Expect a steep 8 to 9 kilometer hike, rest stops, wide views, lunch, and a Lake Naivasha boat ride where hippos may appear. English-speaking guides lead groups of up to 15 people.

“Amazing day, driving first through the roads from Nairobi center on the way to Mount Longonot, you get to see a lot even before starting your day! The ascent to Mount Longonot is steep, take good shoes. And also bring your own reusable water bottle as single use plastic is not allowed in the park. Amazing views up there and you get to see animals. The boat ride on lake Navaisha was disturbed by a storm which cut the ride short, I wish we were brought to see the hippos first, instead of going through crescent island - which is nice but the goal was to see the hippos and…”

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15.Mt. Kenya hike: 5 Days Hike to Lenana Peak Via Sirimon route

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 5 days · from $1,000

You’ll spend five days hiking Mount Kenya with an English-speaking guide, porters, tents, and three meals daily. The route climbs through forest, heathland, and alpine moorland to a sunrise at Point Lenana, then descends through Chogoria’s dramatic Gorges Valley.

“Perfect team, funny and helpfull guide Ken😁. Grea experience. I can recommend.”

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