Ngong Hills Hiking Day Trip
The Ngong Hills are a series of seven peaks rising to 2,460 metres on the western edge of Nairobi, offering one of the most scenic and accessible hikes near the city. Immortalized in Karen Blixen’s Out of Africa (“I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills…”), these rolling green hills provide panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley on one side and Nairobi on the other.
The Hike
- Distance: approximately 10 km ridge walk
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Difficulty: moderate (some steep sections)
- Highlights: 7 peaks, Rift Valley viewpoint, wind turbines, grassland wildlife
What to Bring
Comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, water (at least 2 litres), warm layer (it’s windy at the top), and a packed lunch. A KWS ranger accompanies all hikes for security. Our guided day trips from Nairobi include transport, ranger fees, and a guide.


Title sponsorAlumni Golf Challenge
We are the title sponsor this year.
Golf is part of who we are, so we put our name behind the Alumni Golf Challenge. Want more golf after the day? Tell us when you are free. We book your tee time at Karen, Muthaiga or Vipingo Ridge and sort the transfers and the stay.
After the Hike
Combine with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum (at the foot of the hills), the Giraffe Centre, or lunch at one of Karen’s charming restaurants. See all our Nairobi day tours.
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