Hiking near Nairobi
- Ol Donyo Sabuk
- Suswa Crater & Caves
- Mt Longonot
- Karura Caves & Waterfalls
- Elephant Hill, Aberdares
- Ole Sayeti
Hiking further afield
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Recreation Parks in Nairobi
- Oloolua Nature Trail
- Nairobi Arboretum
- Central Park
- Uhuru Gardens
- Nairobi City Park
- Jeevanjee Gardens
- Uhuru Park
- Paradise Lost
- Ngong Hills
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Category Archives: Hiking Places in Kenya
Ol Essakut
Situated in the south rift valley about 50km from Nairobi, the Ol Essakut mountain range offers a moderately easy day hike through Maasai country that takes about 5-6hours to complete. Route Description After starting at the plains near Ole Sayeti, … read more
Kereita Cave and Waterfall
The Kereita Forest at the southern-most end of the Aberdares range features many interesting hiking trails established by Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO), a local community based organization that works to conserve this rich biodiversity which is a designated Important Bird … read more
Gatamaiyu Riverine Walk
The Gatamaiyu Riverine Walk in Gatamaiyu Forest, part of the larger Kereita Forest, is unlike any other hike close to Nairobi. Situated about 55km from Nairobi, the 4722 hectare Kereita forest is an indigenous forest at the southern-most end of … read more
Mt Olorgesailie
Situated about 65km from Nairobi, the Olorgesailie pre-historic site got its name from the nearby 1,760m high Mount Olorgesailie. Its proximity to Nairobi makes it an ideal location for a day hike up the mountain. The hike takes 3 hours through dry, rocky country with scattered dryland thorny bushes providing the only cover from the hot sun. … read more
Suswa Crater & Caves
Mt Suswa has a low-lying unassuming profile, belying the spectacular views you encounter up close. Most visitors to this part of the Great Rift Valley are drawn to the outwardly more prominent Mt Longonot, bypassing this magnificent volcano that is … read more
Ngong Hills
The Ngong Hills’ proximity to Nairobi, about 22km southwest of the city, makes it a very popular weekend destination for visitors from all over the country, including school groups. Some come to take walks while others picnic or worship on … read more
Ol Donyo Sabuk
The Ol Donyo Sabuk mountain, also known as Kilimambogo or Buffalo Mountain, is situated about 70km north-east of Nairobi, and about 25km east of Thika town. It is a National Park under the jurisdiction of Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) that … read more
Hell’s Gate
The Hell’s Gate National Park, situated 110km from Nairobi and on the edge of Lake Naivasha, is one of the most spectacular destinations on earth. Covering an area of about 68 square km, it is one of the few game … read more
Oloroka, near Oltepesi
The Oloroka massif standing at 2048m above sea level at its highest, is one of two hills flanking the little town of Oltepesi, also known by the locals as Tinga sitting on the floor of the Great Rift Valley at … read more
Ole Sayeti
For those who like getting off the beaten track, then Ole Sayeti is one such place. A trip to this little known hill on the floor of the Great Rift Valley about 50km from Nairobi, makes for a great day … read more
Karura Caves & Waterfalls
When you visit the Karura Caves & Waterfalls situated in Karura Forest about 5km outside the Nairobi central business district, you cannot help but wonder how such tranquility and natural splendor could be so close to a big city. Surrounded … read more
Mt Longonot
Background As you drive from Nairobi along the upper escarpment road to Naivasha, the breathtaking view of Mt Longonot beckons you to the left, barely 60km out of Nairobi. A dormant volcano estimated to have last erupted in the mid … read more
Elephant Hill, Aberdares
The Elephant Hill on the southern end of the Aberdares Ranges, about 90km north of Nairobi, is an ideal location for a day hike, especially if you’re training for the tougher Mt Kenya or Mt Kilimanjaro climbs. The Aberdares Ranges … read more
