Ngong Hills ridge with views of the Rift Valley
Adventure

Hiking · Just outside Nairobi

Ngong Hills

Seven peaks above the Rift

A seven-peak ridge walk on the edge of Nairobi, with the Rift Valley dropping away one side and the city the other. Karen Blixen wrote about these hills for a reason.

  • Seven peaks in one walk
  • Rift Valley views
  • Easy add-on from Nairobi
  • About 6 hours end-to-end

Duration

Half to full day

Best for

Active travellers with a free day in Nairobi.

The details

The walk

Roughly 10km ridge traverse with steady ups and downs. Best done with a ranger escort for security.

What's included

Transport, ranger fees, guide, water and snacks.

FAQ

Ngong Hills — common questions

Why a ranger?
Standard practice on the Ngongs. Adds a small fee and a much better experience.

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