The 15 Best Hiking Trips in Nairobi

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

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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 a.m. for a private climb up Mt. Longonot with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, Alex, or Vincent. Reach the volcanic crater rim, then continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional boat ride among hippos and African fish eagles.

“I was Ppicked up on time from hotel and taken to entrance of Nairobi NP to purchase my ticket. We spent approx. 3 hours driving in the park. The driver accommodated my wish to see specific animals I was particularly interested in.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $85

Leave Nairobi with a private guide such as Peter or John, then hike the seven Ngong Hills on a 12km route. Expect steep ups and downs, strong wind, wildlife possibilities, and wide views toward the Rift Valley and Nairobi. Transport, guide, and entrance fees are included.

“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 worth it especially the views. Would recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Mt Longonot National park Day Hike

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

Travel from Nairobi to Mount Longonot National Park in a private vehicle, then hike 4.1 kilometers to the crater rim with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Steven, Alex, Joshua, and Peter are praised for local insight and steady help on steep sections. Lake Naivasha can be added if time allows.

“Tough enough to still be chill hike.... go during week to have some space and quiet. Going earlier avoids traffic and reduces heat... great tour operator and guide . well organised and flexible”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.4-Day Mount Kenya Trekking with Pick Up

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

Trek Mount Kenya’s Sirimon Route from Nairobi to Peak Lenana with Hyrax Safaris. You’ll walk with guides, porters, and a chef, sleep at Old Moses and Shipton’s camps, and reach the summit for sunrise. Guides named by past guests include Daniel, Sam, Patrick, Ben, Kim, and Simon.

“I am so glad to have booked my Mount Kenya hike through Hyrax Safaris. Emmah gave me plenty of information and was always quick to respond. The team, which consisted of Daniel, Kim, Douglas, John, and Morris, looked after us amazingly tRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 a.m. for a guided Mount Longonot hike, crater views, a Rift Valley lookout, and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Guides may include Jimmy, Dominic, Peter, Geoffrey, or Charles. Expect a demanding hike, birds, hippos, and a long but rewarding day.

“Hiking in a volcano : wonderful experience with professional guide (Jimmy) and driver (Dominic). Thanks again and Enjoy for the next customers!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Full-Day Hiking Guided Adventure at Mount Longonot

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

Leave Nairobi early for a guided climb of Mount Longonot. Your English-speaking driver provides hotel pickup, water, lunch, and a free T-shirt. Guide Peter is known for patient encouragement on the steep trail. You can hike the crater rim before returning to Nairobi.

“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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Hike in The Karura Forest

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

Walk Karura Forest with English-speaking guide Musa in a small group of up to six. Over four hours, follow leafy trails to a waterfall, caves, picnic areas, and wildlife spots. The hike costs $41 per person, with hotel pickup available for an extra fee.

“The tour was good! Guide was very informative and answered questions that were asked. A little disappointed there were no monkeys in sight. Overall it was a nice little hike away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Out of the traffic and into this quiet and relaxed environment.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Travel from Nairobi to Mount Kenya National Park for a guided hike from Siri Moni Gate toward the Meteorological Station and Old Mosses Camp. Guides such as Frank and Joseph lead the walk, while drivers including Meshak and Birshak handle the long road journey.

“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. Allerdings ist man da auch schon auf 3300m Höhe. Um 14 Uhr ging es dann in der 5 ständigen Fahrt zurück nach Nairobi. Es gab weder das Lunchpaket noch Wasser. 10 Stunden Fahrt für 4 Stunden Mount Kenya lohnt sich nicht, besser 2 Tage einplanen.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $195

Start early from Nairobi for a guided Mount Longonot climb, with rest stops, crater-rim views, and time for lakeside lunch. Guides such as Kelvin and Kennedy-Darius help set the pace. Add a $20 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippo and wildlife viewing.

“We were very happy with the service from beginning to end. Good customer service, reasonable price, good conditioned car. The best experience was the driver. He was very professional and drove in a safe and pleasant manner. Very happy with the service.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Mount Kenya Day Hike with Lunch

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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am for Mount Kenya’s Naro Moru Route. With an English-speaking guide, hike from Met Station through forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather to about 3,800 meters. You’ll see Batian and Nelion when weather allows, watch for wildlife, and return to Nairobi by early evening.

“it was a nice trip..guide and driver were very kind.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Mount Kenya Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $840

Trek Mount Kenya from Sirimon Gate to Point Lenana with guides such as Michael, Petersen, and Julius Kinuthia. You will cross forest, heath, moorland, and high mountain terrain, sleep as high as 4,200 meters, watch sunrise from the summit, and return through Chogoria.

“Mt. Kenya is not an easy hike, but the Bushtroop team - especially our amazing guides Michael and Peterson and chef Steven - made it as positive an experience as it could be! Whether it was a shorter or longer day of hiking, our guides werRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

You’ll trek Mt. Kenya with an English-speaking guide and porters, rising through forest, heath, and alpine moorland to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres. The route goes up Sirimon and down Chogoria, with a rest day at Shipton’s Camp, tented nights, and a sunrise summit.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

13.4 Day Mount Kenya Trek Up Chogoria Down Sirimon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $900

You’ll cross Mount Kenya’s most scenic route with a licensed guide, camping at Lake Ellis and Lake Michaelson before reaching Austrian Hut. Kenny and his team lead the trek, with a sunrise summit, Via Ferrata section, and descent through Sirimon.

“We had a great hike with Kenny to Mount Kenya. Him and the whole team were very knowledgeable about the surroundings and adapted the trip to make sure we made it to the summit. We did 2 nights instead of three, due to timing constraints. Our trip started off with some rain but luckily cleared up on the second day. Would highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Private 4 Day Mount Kenya Treks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,000

Climb Mount Kenya on a private four-day route from Chogoria to Sirimon. Your crew guides you through forest, moorland, Lake Ellis, Mintos Camp, and Point Lenana at 4,985 meters, with meals, airport pickup, and Nairobi transfers included. Kenny is named in customer feedback as a careful organizer.

“I travelled solo from South Africa and joined an incredible group of amazing climbers. Kenny did an excellent job at ensuring I was able to summit with a group even though I was travelling solo. I had my own tent which added to my trip cRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Trip from Nairobi to Muranga with Waterfall Hike and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $105

Leave Nairobi at 10 a.m. in a private 4x4 for Muranga County. Walk beside a calm river to a waterfall and natural pool, with time for photos, swimming, and a picnic. Your guide shares local insight along the way, and an optional Kenyan meal follows before the return drive.

“I enjoyed the hike and especially swimming near the beautiful waterfall. The guide was very informative and friendly and the tour made for the perfect ending to my Kenyan adventure.”

Check availability →Read our full review