DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 7 nairobi hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Hike Mt. Longonot from Nairobi, then lakeside lunch and an optional Lake Naivasha boat cruise for fish eagles and hippos.
Most Popular“The hike up and around Mt Longonot was pleasant. Great views of the great rift valley and of the extinct volcano. I really appreciated that the tour occurred even though I was alone.”
Hike Ngong Hills from Nairobi on a private half day route across seven hills for big rift valley and city views, with a guide.
“The journey was amazing from the drive all the way to the hike. Peter my guide was friendly, excellent, very patient, helpful & adapted to different paces. Bring water. There are 7 hills, its not a straight climb up but a up and down, even when returning, that makes it more of a challenge, but…”
Guided hike to Mt Longonot crater rim for Rift Valley views, with Naivasha time after. Private Nairobi pickup, sticks, and English guide.
“Great hike to see the valley and the volcano. Leave early to avoid traffic. Alex and Joshua are fantastic.”
Hike extinct Mount Longonot’s crater rim from Nairobi, then boat Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds. Small-group day trip.
“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.”
Guided Mount Longonot crater hike from Nairobi with hotel pickup, lunch, water, and a free t-shirt, plus big views and possible wildlife.
“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!”
4-hour guided hike in Nairobi’s Karura Forest from 13 Nkrumah Ave with waterfall stops, wildlife spotting, picnic areas, $41.
“Randonnée super sympa et très jolie”
One-day Mt Kenya hike from Nairobi with early pickup, rainforest-to-bamboo walking, wildlife, and big views, plus a picnic stop.
“Ich wurde zwar mit nur 10 Minuten Verspätung abgeholt, doch dann mussten wir erst tanken fahren. Anstatt um 8 Uhr kamen wir um 10 Uhr am Nationalpark an. Ich hatte dann 4 Stunden um etwas zu wandern, allerdings nur einen ausgebauten Weg hoch. Ein Tipp: sich zum old Moses Camp fahren lassen und dort starten.…”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
