Mt Kenya, Chogoria Route
Updated 12 December 2016 Mt Kenya is the ultimate hiking and climbing destination in Kenya. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa at 5199m above sea level (asl),...
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Naro Moru Day Hike, Mt Kenya
That’s right; you can go for a day hike on Mt Kenya, and be back in Nairobi the same day. As the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa at 5199m...
Gatamaiyu Riverine Walk
The Gatamaiyu Riverine Walk in Gatamaiyu Forest, part of the larger Kereita Forest, transports visitors into a tranquil natural world with the soothing sound of gently flowing river waters. Situated about 55km from Nairobi,...
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.
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,...
Ngong Hills
The Ngong Hills’ proximity to Nairobi, 22km southwest of the city, makes it a very popular weekend destination for visitors from all over the country. Some come for walks while others picnic or worship...
Ol Donyo Sabuk
Revised July 7 2016 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...
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...
