Trekking & Hiking

Trekking in Kenya

Kenya offers serious hiking beyond the safari circuit. Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak at 5,199m, draws mountaineers year-round. The Aberdare Range offers bamboo forest trails through the Central Highlands, while Hell's Gate National Park is uniquely accessible on foot and by bicycle. We cover routes, permits, guides, and what to budget for each trek.

Trekking Guides

Detailed guides to Kenya's hiking and trekking routes, including difficulty ratings, permits, and recommended operators.

Green camping tent pitched below the rocky peaks of Mount Kenya in the highland moorland
Trekking

Mount Kenya Trekking Guide: Planning Your First Climb

Plan your first Mount Kenya trek — routes, operators, acclimatisation, permit costs, best season Jan–Feb and Aug–Sep, and what to budget as of 2026.

Flamingos wading in a Kenyan rift valley lake with green hills behind
Trekking

Lake Naivasha Guide: Boats, Hippos and Crescent Island

Lake Naivasha guide — hippo boat trips, Crescent Island walking safari, Hell's Gate cycling, lakeside camps with prices, and how to get there from Nairobi.

Rolling green hills and volcanic peak at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
Trekking

Mount Longonot Hike: Complete Trail Guide

Mount Longonot hike guide — trail details, 2,776m crater rim, entry fees, difficulty, transport from Nairobi by matatu, and best time to visit.

Karura Forest waterfall cascading over mossy rocks in Nairobi, Kenya
Trekking

Aberdare Trekking and Hiking Guide

Guide to hiking and trekking in the Aberdare Range — moorland walks, waterfall trails, Ol Donyo Lesatima (4,001m), and highland forest routes.

Red volcanic hillside rising above Lake Baringo, Kenya Rift Valley
Trekking

Hell's Gate Cycling Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Complete cycling and walking guide for Hell's Gate National Park — bike hire, gorge walk, Fischer's Tower, what wildlife to expect, and practical tips.

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