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A brisk escape from Nairobi: hike the Ngong Hills ridge and summit five peaks for panoramic views over Nairobi National Park and the Great Rift Valley. This private, half-day tour pairs local guide knowledge with a Nyama choma lunch and sensible, doable terrain for moderately fit walkers.
A brisk escape from Nairobi: hike the Ngong Hills ridge and summit five peaks for panoramic views over Nairobi National Park and the Great Rift Valley. This private, half-day tour pairs local guide knowledge with a Nyama choma lunch and sensible, doable terrain for moderately fit walkers.
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Operated by Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel · Ngong, Nairobi County
The air tastes sharper as the minivan pulls off the A104 and the city’s noise thins into hawk calls and wind. In an hour you move from Nairobi’s concrete grid to a green, serrated ridge that seems to dare you to climb it: the Ngong Hills. Walkers set out along a worn track that rims five distinct summits, each one a vantage over a different mood — the scrubbed eastern slopes looking toward Nairobi National Park and the glitter of the city, the western drops opening onto the Great Rift Valley, falling more than 1,000 meters into Maasai farmland below.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Suitable for travelers with a moderate level of fitness able to handle sustained uphill walking and short rocky sections.
The walking portion covers about 8 km with approximately 600–700 m of cumulative ascent; it’s rated moderate and typically takes around 3 hours with breaks.
The route is family-friendly if participants are comfortable with sustained uphill walking; travelers with spinal injuries or pregnancy are not recommended to join.
Yes — the tour includes a driver/guide, hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected), and bottled water. Lunch featuring Nyama choma is also provided.
Organized tours handle any local access arrangements; independent hikers should check local access rules at the trailhead but there is generally public access with voluntary community contributions.
Common sightings include olive baboons, rock hyrax, and birds of prey; keep distance from animals and follow your guide’s instructions.
Wear sturdy shoes, layered clothing, sun protection and pack 1–2 liters of water, light snacks, a camera and a small first-aid kit.
The hills take their name from the Maasai phrase enkong'u emuny ('rhinoceros spring'); historically the ridge marked grazing routes and a water source before the city expanded eastward.
Community groups work with local authorities to protect springs and reforest degraded slopes; visitors are encouraged to stay on trails and avoid litter to minimize impact.
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