Kenya · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Best Hikes & Treks in Kenya

31 tours  ·  from $36

From a two-hour gorge walk at Hell’s Gate to five days on Mount Kenya. The 15 below are sorted by how hard they really are, with prices, altitude and what you have to carry.

Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi - Climbing Through Mt. Longonot National Park
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Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

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

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

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. for a private climb through Mt. Longonot National Park. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace up steep ravines to the crater rim, with time to walk around it if your energy holds. After lunch near Lake Naivasha, add an optional boat cruise for hippos and African fish eagles.

“Vincent picked me up at 6am in a clean car. It was just me on this trip. He had with him Saffa a trainee. We stopped at the view point for the rift valley (but to be honest better views come as you head to longonot and from longomot itself). Read more”

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NAIROBI:Ngong Hills Day Hike,Group Tour - Pickup from Nairobi and the drive to the trailhead
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NAIROBI:Ngong Hills Day Hike,Group Tour

2.NAIROBI:Ngong Hills Day Hike,Group Tour

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

Steve leads this five-hour Ngong Hills hike from Nairobi, with pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, bottled water, and English guiding included. You’ll climb through planted and indigenous forest, hear about Kenyan culture and the hills’ past, and reach broad views over Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley. Expect a gradual but demanding walk of up to 11 kilometers.

“It was an interesting and fun experience. Beautiful scenery and lots of people out on the trail on a Saturday morning. I was the only person on the tour, so I was able to set the pace to what I was comfortable with. Steve was fascinating to talk with, both for his local knowledge and talking about Kenya and East Africa in general.”

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Shimba Hills Day Safari & Sheldrick Falls Hike Private Tour - Entering Shimba Hills National Reserve
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Shimba Hills Day Safari & Sheldrick Falls Hike Private Tour

3.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 van exploring Shimba Hills, hiking to Sheldrick Falls, and enjoying lunch and swimming at Shimba Hills Green Lodge. An English-speaking guide leads the game drive and forest walk. The route is scenic but physically demanding, especially on the uphill return from the falls.

“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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Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi - Walking all seven Ngong Hills
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Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi

4.Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $85

You’ll leave your Nairobi hotel at 9:30 a.m. with a private driver-guide, usually Peter or John, for the one-hour ride to Ngong Hills. The hike crosses seven hills, reaches 2,460 meters, and brings wide views of the Rift Valley and Nairobi. Bring water, snacks, warm layers, and shoes with firm grip.

“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”

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Mt Longonot National park Day Hike - The 4.1-kilometer climb to the crater rim
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Mt Longonot National park Day Hike

5.Mt Longonot National park Day Hike

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

Leave Nairobi for a private Mt Longonot hike with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk 4.1 kilometers to the crater rim, then circle the volcano at your own pace. Guides such as Alex, Peter, Steven, and Joshua can help on steep sections and share local knowledge. Transport, water, and a climbing stick are included, but park entry and lunch cost extra.

“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-Day Mount Kenya Trekking with Pick Up - Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Old Moses
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4-Day Mount Kenya Trekking with Pick Up

6.4-Day Mount Kenya Trekking with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $941

Trek Mount Kenya from Nairobi via the Sirimon Route and aim for Peak Lenana at 4,985 meters. Guides such as Daniel, Sam, Patrick, and Kim lead the climb, with porters, chefs, camp stays, meals, pickup, and return transport arranged. The early summit push brings sunrise views of Batian, Nelion, and the high country.

“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”

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Hiking Trip to Mount Longonot National Park & Lake Naivasha - The crater rim and the forest below
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Hiking Trip to Mount Longonot National Park & Lake Naivasha

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

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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 am for a guided hike up Mount Longonot, an extinct volcano with a forested crater and wide Rift Valley views. Guides may include Jimmy, Dominic, Charles, Peter, or Geoffrey. Finish with an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride to see hippos and birds. Transport and park entry are included; meals and the boat cost extra.

“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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Full-Day Hiking Guided Adventure at Mount Longonot - The climb from the trailhead to the crater rim
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Full-Day Hiking Guided Adventure at Mount Longonot

8.Full-Day Hiking Guided Adventure at Mount Longonot

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

Leave Nairobi early for a guided climb of Mount Longonot, a steep 12-hour outing with hotel pickup, water, lunch, and a company T-shirt. Guide Peter is especially good at encouraging hikers through the altitude and loose, dusty sections. You can add a crater-rim walk and possibly a Lake Naivasha boat ride.

“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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Hike in The Karura Forest - Following Karura’s shaded trails
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Hike in The Karura Forest

9.Hike in The Karura Forest

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

Walk Karura Forest with English-speaking guide Musa on a relaxed, four-hour hike from central Nairobi. Expect shady trails, a waterfall, caves, birdwatching, wildlife sightings, picnic areas, and useful insight into Kenya. The route includes some hills, and hotel pickup or extra activities cost more.

“My guide Musa made this hike extremely smooth, informative and fun. He is very knowledgeable about the forest and was able to make our walk nice and smooth. He was also very generous with information about Kenya and answered all my questions which gave me really good knowledge of this beautiful country and its people. Thank you”

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Mt Kenya: Full-day hiking tour from Nairobi - The early drive from Nairobi
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Mt Kenya: Full-day hiking tour from Nairobi

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

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

You leave Nairobi early for Mount 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 and Joseph have led recent departures, with drivers including Meshak and Birshak. Expect a scenic but very long day, with park fees and lunch extra.

“the whole experience was amazing from the beginning to the end of the hike”

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Shimba Hills: Game Drive, Waterfall Hike, and Lunch - The early pickup and one-hour drive
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Shimba Hills: Game Drive, Waterfall Hike, and Lunch

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

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

Spend eight hours with Florence and a safari driver exploring Shimba Hills National Reserve. Look for sable antelope, buffalo, giraffes, warthogs, and birds, then hike 2.5 kilometers to Sheldrick Falls for a swim. Finish with lunch and pool time at Shimba Green Lodge, which has sweeping views across 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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Kilimanjaro Wanderlust Day Hike - Birdlife, trees, and the small details
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Kilimanjaro Wanderlust Day Hike

12.Kilimanjaro Wanderlust Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $55

Join guide Brian for a roughly three-hour hike through Kilimanjaro’s tropical mountain rainforest near Oloitoktok. You’ll follow green forest paths and streams, look for birds, and learn about local plants, geology, history, and hiking. Pickup is offered, but private transport is not included.

“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.”

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Nairobi: Ngong Hills Hiking and Zip Lining Tour - Starting with pickup and meeting your guide
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Nairobi: Ngong Hills Hiking and Zip Lining Tour

13.Nairobi: Ngong Hills Hiking and Zip Lining Tour

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

You’ll hike the seven Ngong Hills with an English-speaking guide, taking in Nairobi views, cool mountain air, and indigenous trees. Guides such as Frank and Dismus adjust the pace to your fitness level. After the walk, add zip lining for $10 per person. The three-hour private tour includes pickup and drop-off.

“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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Mount Longonot Full-Day Hiking and Trekking Trip from Nairobi - The upper section is where the hike gets serious
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Mount Longonot Full-Day Hiking and Trekking Trip from Nairobi

14.Mount Longonot Full-Day Hiking and Trekking Trip from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $195

Start with a 6:00 am pickup in Nairobi and drive about an hour to Mount Longonot National Park. Your guide, possibly Kelvin or Kennedy-Darius, sets an easy pace up the volcano, with rest stops and Rift Valley views. Add a $20 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and lakeside wildlife.

“What an experience! Kelvin was an amazing guide, trekking us up the beautiful Mt Longonot. He pointed out various wildlife along with educating us on the trees and flora in this area. He was also a great sport in taking pictures of us at the Read more”

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Nairobi: Mount Kenya Day Hike with Lunch - Entering Mount Kenya Through Naro Moru Gate
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Nairobi: Mount Kenya Day Hike with Lunch

15.Nairobi: Mount Kenya Day Hike with Lunch

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

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. for Mount Kenya’s Naro Moru Route, then hike from Met Station toward Old Moses Camp and the high slopes near 3,800 meters. A guide such as Elijah may lead you through forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather, with chances to spot buffalo, elephants, bushbucks, and birds. Transport, park fees, and a packed lunch are included.

“Ručak je bio iznimno loš, tost kruh sa naribanom mrkvom, ponijeti obavezno nešto sa sobom. Nismo došli na visinu kao što je stajalo u opisu aktivnosti, bili 200-njak metara manje. Priroda predivna, staza skroz prihvatljiva za rekreativce, obavezna planinarska obuća.”

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