10 Nairobi 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.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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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.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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5.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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6.Hike in The Karura Forest

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

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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Ngong Hills: Private Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $45

You’ll leave Nairobi by private van for a guided three-hour hike across Ngong Hills. Expect rolling ridges, acacia trees, Rift Valley and Nairobi views, possible wildlife sightings, and an English-speaking guide. The $45 price excludes lunch, drinks, and the entrance fee.

“a challenging and rewarding hike,and well looked after by our guides and driver. highly reccomend for a morning well spent, close to the city!”

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