Private Half Day Hike to Ngong Hills from Nairobi
Description
Ngong Hills makes an excellent hiking experience, since the highest hill has an elevation of 2460m(8042ft). It is in the south west of Nairobi so one can see amazing views of the rift valley to the right and views of Nairobi cityto the left during the hike. Your guide takes you through the 12km hiking trail. Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip, long pants and long sleeves recommended as it can get very windy.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our accredited guide will pick you up from your hotel. They will then drive you to Ngong hills(1 hour drive) while giving you a description of the tour. Once at the hills you will see the windmills at the KenGen power station. This is where you begin the hike across the seven hills. Keep an eye out for the animals you might see during the hike. This is a 12km hike to the seventh hill and back to the car. It is advisable to carry hiking gear, drinking water, snacks or picnic food for the best experience. Mornings can be cold so have a warm jacket. Once done with the hike your driver could take you to a nice restaurant for lunch before finally dropping you at your apartment/hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travellers from their hotel/apartment.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(30)
Fantastic hike! Peter was an excellent guide in the hills. Highly recommend.
Hello David, Thank you for the recommendation. Please feel free to book with us again next time. Asante!
My friends and I had a really good time hiking Ngong hills with Peter as our guide. He kept the experience professional while still finding the best time to tell us fun facts and stories about Kenya. The views were magestic and since the hike was moderate difficulty we still laughed and told stories. I highly recommend Peter and Ace Tours for anyone looking to explore this unique place!
Hello Sir B, Thank you for your great review of the tour to Ngong Hills with Peter. The hike is always a good way to enjoy a half day out close to the city. We hope you will book with us again next time for another amazing adventure! Asante!
My guide and I traveled thought Ngong town to get to Ngong Hills, allowing me to see an outer area of Nairobi. Being on the hills I was able to see a 360 degree of Nairobi, which was truly a sight to see. On the drive back my guide even stopped at a market for me to shop, making the event a two for one special.
Thank you Johnnie for recommending the tour and for your details on the good day you had. Our company strives to offer nothing but the best adventures for travelers. Please reach out to us again for your next trip. Asante!
Peter was our tour guide, he arrived on time, friendly, helpful knowledgeable and patient! The hike had some steep walks at high altitude with great views across the plains. We would highly recommend both Peter as a guide and Ngong hills.
Thank you Sharon for the awesome review of your hike with Peter. We will pass your kind words to him as we continue to offer the best memories for adventurers. We hope to hear from you again soon. Asante!
I had a very enjoyable day hiking the Ngong Hills in December 2025. Peter arrived promptly to pick me up at my hotel at the agreed time, and drove safely to the start of the hike, pointing out some interesting things we were seeing along the way. The hike itself was enjoyable, with nice views of the surrounding countryside and some interesting features such as the wind turbines and an aircraft navigation beacon. I walked to all seven hills, since I was also using it partly as training for a trek on Mount Kenya later in my trip. During the hike, I had a number of interesting conversations with Peter, and he then dropped me off back at my hotel in the afternoon.
Thank you Joel for your detailed review of your tour with our guide Peter. Our company strives to provide nothing but the best adventures for travelers. We hope to hear from you again. Asante.
I had a great day hiking all seven of the Ngong Hills with Peter. It’s just short of a six mile hike and you get an entirely different perspective of Nairobi. It is steep at parts so make sure you have good hiking shoes and it’s always very windy so it’s cold. You will need a jacket regardless of the time of year. But it’s a great experience and I highly recommend it!
Thank you so much Erin. Your honest and detailed review of the Ngong hills hike means alot. We sure hope we will be able to provide more of these incredible adventures and we hope to hear from you soon. All the best! Asante!
We had such an amazing adventure hiking the seven hills with Peter as our guide. Incredible views and interesting stories from Peter made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour for adventure seekers who want a half day trip not far from the city.
Thank you Clinton for the positive review of the Ngong hills hike. We will pass your compliments to your guide Peter. Asante.
I loved the view! If you like hiking, you should definitely choose this one, and if you are lucky, you will be with Peter who will make you feel comfortable!
Thank you Laura for the honest review of your trip with Peter! We're happy you enjoyed the views and that you felt comfortable. We will continue to offer amazing memories that last a lifetime. Hoping to hear from you again soon! Asante!
The views were awesome, and George was the perfect tour guide. He was very helpful, friendly, and patient. An unforgettable day.
Thank you Ian for the polite review of your tour with our guide George. We are thrilled that this tour met your expectations and that you had a memorable day. We hope to hear from you again for more exciting adventures! Shukran!
This hike is a great way to get a bit of workout while enjoying some breathtaking views. Peter was a great guide! He made the process super smooth and we had some really interesting conversations. To get to the starting place you ascend about 3k feet in the car to hike at around 7k feet. I am quite sensitive to high altitudes so the hike was a little more challenging than I expected, but Peter is super great about letting you hike at your own pace and for as many of the hills as you can.
Hi Cameron, Thank you so much for the insightful review of the Ngong Hills trip! We are glad that everything went smoothly and that Peter took good care of you. It is with reviews like this that we are able to reach more hikers as we take them on these stunning tours. We wish you all the best as we continue to explore our beautiful planet! Asante!
