Ngong Hills
The Ngong Hills - a breezy grass ridge over the Great Rift Valley, an hour from Nairobi
The route
The line through Nairobi, Kenya - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (drier Jun-Oct)
Wind, sun; muddy when wet
Walkable year-round; muddy after rain; a ranger escort is advised on some sections. Confirm.
On the trail
A rolling grassy ridge (with wind turbines) over the Rift Valley
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Confirm typical crowd levels
Walk the full ridge one-way or a shorter out-and-back
Getting there & staying
Ngong town, from Nairobi
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Nairobi; limited or none on the trail
A ranger escort is advised on certain sections
Permits & safety
A conservation fee; a ranger escort is advised on some sections (safety). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Wind exposure, mud, occasional safety concerns (hence the escort)
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.