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Best Day Hiking Trails in Kenya (With Amazing Views)
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items Here are my favorite day hiking trails in Kenya—each one chosen for its amazing views and unique charm. I’ve walked these paths myself, through forests, up hills, and past waterfalls, always finding something new to enjoy. Use this list to plan your ...
Imagine a trail where mist hugs the earth and every breath tastes of adventure. Elephant Hill in Kenya, located about 100km from Nairobi CBD, is no ordinary hike—it’s a test of will and wonder. Picture yourself pushing through dense bamboo forests, m...
Elephant Hill Hike in The Aberdare Range
Jagged rocks rise from the mist like the teeth of a sleeping dragon—sharp, wild, and impossible to ignore. This is the legendary Dragon’s Teeth trail, regarded by many as the most scenic hike in Kenya. Here, you tread toward Oldoinyo Lesatima, the hi...
Mt. Oldoinyo Lesatima via Dragon's Teeth Hike
Just 30km from Nairobi, Ngong Hills offers a lush, beginner-friendly hike across seven grassy hills. Climb up to 2,460 meters (8,070 feet) for wide city and mountain views. The 12km route is moderate, perfect for most hikers—even kids over seven. Wan...
Ngong Hills Hike
Step into Mount Kenya’s lush embrace on the Castle Forest Hike to Kamweti Fall. This gentle, beginner and child-friendly trail winds through thick forest and over cool rivers, leading you to the stunning Kamweti Waterfall. The hike covers 18km, with ...
Castle Forest & Kamweti Falls Hike
Face dramatic climbs and sweeping heights on the Table Mountain Aberdares hike. The trail starts easy, but soon plunges to a river before launching into a tough, near-vertical ascent—testing your grit step by step. Over 12.5km, you’ll climb up to 3,7...
Table Mountain Hike in The Aberdare Range
Wander through thick, green forest with birdsong above and a fresh mountain breeze. Kereita Forest sits near the southern edge of the Aberdares, offering an easy to moderate hike through dense woods, waterfalls, and quiet glades. The trail is known f...
Kereita Forest Hike and Zip-lining
Brace for a real challenge on the Rurimeria trail—known as one of the toughest hikes in the Aberdares. You’ll tackle four ridges, starting with the steepest, as you climb up to the summit at 3,860 meters (12,670 feet). The 18km route gains 1,200 mete...
Rurimeria Hill Hike in The Aberdare Range
Mt. Longonot is a striking dormant volcano that promises both challenge and reward for hikers of all levels. The 13.5km trail climbs steadily to 2,780 meters, with almost 1,000 meters of elevation gain—testing your fitness and determination. Reaching...
Mt. Longonot Hike - Crater Circuit
Kathandeni Forest is a hidden gem tucked in the southern Mount Kenya forest, offering a peaceful escape into nature. The 17km trail leads you along shady forest paths, over a log crossing above the Nyamindi River, and through cool woods to a beautifu...
Kathandeni Forest Hike & Waterfall Chase
Seven Ponds is a tough, rewarding hike set between Kenya’s steep Table Mountain and Rurimeria trails. The 11km route climbs sharply to 3,831 meters, with over 1,000 meters in elevation gain—making it a real challenge for fit, experienced hikers. Alon...
Seven Ponds Hike in The Aberdare Range
Zaina Falls is a hidden treasure in Nyeri County, perfect for a refreshing and scenic day hike. The 8km trail follows the gentle Zaina River, then climbs briefly to reveal historic Mau Mau caves and stunning valley views. The real highlight is the br...
Zaina Falls Hike in Nyeri
The Teleki Valley Mackinders Trail is one of the toughest single-day hikes on Mt. Kenya. Starting at Met Camp (3,048m), you’ll trek across marshy bogs and wild upper moorland before entering the stunning Teleki Valley, dotted with giant lobelias and ...
Teleki Valley Mackinder's Trail - Mt. Kenya Day Hike
Namanga Hills, known as Ol Donyo Orok or “The Black Mountain,” rise up along the Kenya-Tanzania border for a hike packed with scenery and adventure. The 11km trail begins with a steep, rocky climb offering sweeping views over border villages, and—if ...
Namanga Hills Ol Donyo Orok Hike
Mount Kinangop stands as the second-highest peak in the Aberdares, rising to a bold 3,906 meters (12,815 feet). This tribute hike via the Mutarakwa Forest Trail is one of Kenya’s most challenging day treks. Stretching 28km with a steep, wet, and rock...
Mount Kinangop - Mutarakwa Forest Trail
Oldoinyo Eburru Forest is a tranquil trekking paradise tucked away on the outskirts of Naivasha. This 22km hike winds through lush, ancient forest, bamboo groves, and up to the Western Summit at 2,856 meters. The journey moves from an easy forest wal...
Oldoinyo Eburru Forest Hike – Western Summit Trail