Kenya · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hiking & trekking worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hike Mt. Longonot from Nairobi, see Great Rift Valley views, enjoy lakeside lunch, and cruise Lake Naivasha with a private guide.
“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.”
Review of the Ngong Hills day hike from Nairobi, with mountain views, local history, transport, fitness advice, and practical booking tips.
“Steve was a wonderful guide who taught us a lot about the region and Kenya as a whole. We had very interesting discussions and good laughs. We felt absolutely safe with him snd would recommend the tour to anyone!!”
Review of Shimba Hills safari and Sheldrick Falls hike, with wildlife, lunch, swimming, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“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…”
Review of the private Ngong Hills hike from Nairobi, with seven hills, Rift Valley views, guide support, practical tips, and value advice.
“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”
Hike Mount Longonot from Nairobi with a private guide, crater-rim views, Great Rift Valley scenery, and optional Lake Naivasha time.
“It was a nice hike. The view of the crater is absolutely worth it. My guide Peter helped me through the tricky sections. He has good knowledge and pointed out different landscapes and animals. Will always recommend going with a community guide. You get to learn a lot in the interactions. Dennis drove me to the park and back. Also very helpful. Overall, a very nice day trip.”
Review the 4-day Mount Kenya trek from Nairobi, with Peak Lenana sunrise, guides, porters, meals, pickup, costs, and practical tips.
“We did the 4 day 3 night hiking tour of mount kenya and frankly it was spectacular. We had a private tour but was supported by a team of 5. We had everything we could need in the tour in terms of camping equipment, food and even pRead more”
Hike Mount Longonot, see the Great Rift Valley, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds on a full day from Nairobi.
“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.”
Hike Mount Longonot from Nairobi with a guide, crater-rim views, lunch, hotel transport, and practical advice on the steep trail.
“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!”
Explore Karura Forest on a four-hour guided hike with Musa, finding waterfalls, caves, wildlife, birdlife, and quiet trails near Nairobi.
“J ai du voyagé dans un véhicule sale le guide a commencé par me dire que je devais payer une gourde hier, puis aujourd hui il m a demandé de payer le taxi retour. Ca donne vraiment la sensation d’etre prise pour une idiote et juste là pour payer (alors que franchement sans ca j aurais laisse un beaucoup plus gros pouboire de bon coeur) en plus ca sert à rien d annoncer qu on va voir des singes si au final il n y en a pas il vaut mieux laisser la surprise dans ce cas car je comprends que c est un facteur imprevisible. C est dommage car…”
Review of Mt Kenya’s full-day hike from Nairobi, covering scenery, guides, costs, long drives, trail conditions, and practical booking advice.
“Such an awesome experience, and what made it great was the guide ‘Frank’ and the driver ‘Meshak’. They both are very punctual and helpful. I really enjoyed my day with them. Highly recommend them for your future tour.”
Review of Shimba Hills National Reserve: wildlife drive, Sheldrick Falls hike, lodge lunch, pool time, guides, value, and practical tips.
“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…”
Hike Kilimanjaro’s Kenyan foothills through rainforest, streams, and bird-filled trails with a local guide for $55 per person.
“A trip full of beautiful moments and amazing views. I was surprised by the amount of birds I was able to see on the trails, this made my day. Highly recommended.”
Hike Nairobi’s Ngong Hills with a guide, enjoy Rift Valley views, learn about local trees, and add a zip-line ride for $10.
“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”
Hike Mount Longonot from Nairobi with a guide, crater views, hotel transfers, and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride.
“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.”
Hike Mount Kenya from Nairobi through forest and bamboo to Old Moses Camp, with peak views, wildlife, lunch, transport, and a guide.
“it was a nice trip..guide and driver were very kind.”
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