Expedition Type: Hike

Namanga Western Summit Hike

Namanga Hills are located near the town after which the hills are named, close to the Kenya – Tanzania border. The drive to the hills from Nairobi is a smooth easy affair and will probably take about 3-3.5 hours. The scenery is spectacular along the way from far off hills to rolling plains and gorges …

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Gicheru Mines Hike

This moderate – difficult 15km  hike is on the western side of Kiambu county, near Kamangu area. It starts 4km from the Rift Valley Escarpment and progresses down to the plains below after which we gradually descend to the diatomite mines known as Gicheru. The return journey is the same way back but going up …

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KEFRI Hike Sunday

For those looking for a hike close to Nairobi, this is a great option. It’s a beginner 12-13km forest hike located in Nderi, just a few km past Sigona Golf Club, under 1.5 hours drive from Nairobi   The hike starts at the KEFRI headquarters and passes through the forest, open fields, bamboo thickets before …

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7 Ponds Hike

This is a high elevation gain hike with a difficult rating. The hike is in Aberdares national park and though it covers a total distance of 11-12km, the elevation change is nearly 1000m and reaches a summit of 3826m. The hike starts and ends at the same point The hike has varying vegetation and is …

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Mt. Kinangop Hike

This will be our longest 1 day hike yet, at a staggering 28km. Starting at North Kinangop Forest Station and with an elevation gain of over 1240m, this is without a doubt one of the most challenging hikes we have ever done. This hike is rated Difficult and should not be attempted by beginners   …

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