Top 9 Mountain Hikes in Kenya

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.Mt Longonot National park Day Hike

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

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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3.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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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.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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8.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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9.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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