Ngong Hills hike from Nairobi: 5 peaks and Maasai views

The Ngong Hills drop steeply down to Maasai villages on the valley floor.

A guided hike of Ngong Hills from Nairobi covers five peaks in a morning, starting with hotel pickup and ending with lunch and nyama choma. The route climbs to 2,460 meters above sea level, with views of the Great Rift Valley to the west and Nairobi National Park to the east. Your English-speaking guide leads the three-hour hike with water stops and photo breaks built in. The full outing takes six hours door-to-door.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ngong Hills hiking tour

• Pick up from city hotel
• Hike five peaks of Ngong Hills
• Stop for photos and water breaks
• Complete three-hour hiking tour

The experience

You get picked up from your Nairobi hotel and driven to the Ngong Hills trailhead. The hike itself runs three hours, moving across five peaks along a ridge that straddles the Great Rift Valley. Your guide shows the route and sets the pace, with stops to drink water and shoot photos. The peaks climb to 2,460 meters, high enough that the city falls away behind you and the valley opens up to the west: a 1,000-meter drop to the Maasai settlements below.

After the hike, lunch and a nyama choma experience (grilled meat cooked on-site) wrap up the day before the drive back to your hotel. The whole outing, from pickup to drop-off, takes six hours. You'll need moderate fitness for the climb and should wear smart casual clothes. The guide speaks English and can also work in Portuguese, Italian, French or another language if you need it.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Nairobi.
• a live guide for the hike.
• bottled water during the climb.
• lunch and a nyama choma experience after the hike.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Nairobi means you don't need a car or a ride arranged separately. You're collected and returned, so the hike fits into a free morning or afternoon without the logistics of getting there yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

How hard is the Ngong Hills hike for someone who hikes occasionally?

Moderate fitness is required. The three-hour climb across five peaks involves steady elevation gain to 2,460 meters, but the guide sets the pace and builds in water and photo stops so you're not rushed.

What does the nyama choma experience include?

Nyama choma is grilled meat cooked on-site as part of the lunch service after the hike. It's a Kenyan staple and included in the tour.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the trailhead?

No, hotel pickup from central Nairobi is included, so you're collected from your hotel and driven to the hills, then returned afterward.

What can I see from the Ngong Hills peaks?

From the east-facing slopes you overlook Nairobi National Park and the city itself. From the west side, the Great Rift Valley stretches below with Maasai villages dotting the floor over 1,000 meters down.