The 12 Best Mount Kenya & Highland Treks

1.Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Chogoria Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $990Our pick

You spend five days crossing Mount Kenya by the scenic Chogoria Route and descend by Sirimon. Expect bamboo forest, Lake Ellis, Gorges Valley, Lake Michaelson, Point Lenana sunrise, tents, mountain bandas, and a private team that may include guides Juma, Patrick, Julius, and John.

“What an amazing time! The mountain itself is spectacular. There are so many different ecosystems you see along the hike. The waterfall, valley, peak, and cave were highlights of mine. The crew of Juma, Patrick, Julius, and John took great caRead more”

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2.TRIP TO MOUNT LONGONOT NATIONAL PARK

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · from $70

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a private guided hike up Mount Longonot. Dominic or another English-speaking guide sets the pace as you climb to the crater rim and may spot zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. Add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and birds before returning to Nairobi.

“The hike was awesome and the boat ride around Lake Navaisha was amazing! Jimmy, our driver, and Dominic, our hiking guide, were incredible.”

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3.Samburu/ Aberdare/ Lake Nakuru/ Masai Mara 7 Days Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $1,935

Travel from Nairobi through Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser. Expect long road transfers, lodge stays, rhinos, flamingos, elephants, big cats, and a chance to see Kenya’s northern species. Guides such as James, John, Sammy, and Godfrey have been praised, though assignments are not guaranteed.

“The guides had so much information on the countryside and the wildlife. Weather was good and lodging perfect for my budget”

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4.Private Tour to Mount Longonot and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide and driver, hike Mount Longonot in the cooler morning, then visit Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional one-hour boat ride. Guides such as Frank, Joshua, Victor, and Patrick have led similar trips, with patient support on the steep climb.

“Fantastic trip. The guide Frank and Patrick the driver were really amazing. Great fun guys and very knowledgable. I would fully recommend this excursion to anyone. We would definitely use this company again.”

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5.7-Days Kenya Safari Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, & Maasai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $4,990

Travel privately from Nairobi through four of Kenya’s best safari areas. Look for Samburu’s rare Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe, rhinos at Lake Nakuru, and big cats in Maasai Mara. Your driver-guide handles the long transfers, lodge stays, meals listed, and game drives. Ask about guides such as George, Peter, Joshua, or Sammy when booking.

“Our 7-day Kenya safari with Flexivel Kenya Safaris was truly unforgettable. My fiancé and I had an amazing experience from start to finish. Booking was a breeze—Jonathan and Rachel made the process so smooth and hassle-free.”

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6.Ngong Hills Day Hike,Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join Steve for a five-hour Ngong Hills hike from Nairobi, with pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide included. The route climbs through planted and indigenous forest to broad views of Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley. Expect a real uphill walk, roughly 11 kilometers for some groups, with breaks for photos and water.

“Steve was a wonderful guide who taught us a lot about the region and Kenya as a whole. We had very interesting discussions and good laughs. We felt absolutely safe with him snd would recommend the tour to anyone!!”

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7.Day tour to mount Longonot park from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $90

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 am for a private drive to Mount Longonot National Park. With a mountain guide, hike to the volcanic crater rim, stop at a Rift Valley viewpoint, then enjoy lunch and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and Longonot entry are included.

“Much recommended tour. Great hike, not that hard in terms of views what you get to see during the activity. Amazingly caring and very very intelligent guides, it is great pleasure to discuss any matter with them.”

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8.Day Tour To Mount Longonot Park From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $220

Leave Nairobi at 6 AM for Mount Longonot National Park, hiking with a private guide to the crater rim before visiting Lake Naivasha by boat. Expect Rift Valley views, steep gullies, hippos, birds, and an English-speaking driver-guide such as Stephen or Frank. Lunch and the boat ride cost extra.

“We had a fantastic day with Frank. He was very knowledgeable on the area and we had a lovely walk. Whilst I would recommend the experience, watch out for the first stop. After an early start, you'll stop at a view point for the rift valley. The point of this is for you to buy incredibly overpriced souveniers. It's almost obligatory in the way it is set up and the fact you stop so early.”

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9.Full-Day Mount Longonot Hike with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a guided climb of Mount Longonot National Park. The steep 8 to 9 kilometer hike takes about 3 to 5 hours, with rest points and wide views from the summit. After lunch, take a Lake Naivasha boat ride near Crescent Island and look for hippos before returning to Nairobi.

“Super day with every guide (driver, mt guide and boat guide) being extremely knowledgeable about their area. Also taken to a great spot for lunch, would recommend”

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10.Day tour to Mount Longonot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Join an English-speaking guide, with pickup in Nairobi, for a six-hour private outing to Mount Longonot National Park. Hike 13.5 km from the gate to the crater rim and around it, with zebra, giraffe, buffalo, and gazelle possible along the way. Lake Naivasha can be added, but its admission is not included.

“What a great experience! Kelvin our guide was fantastic, accommodating and very knowledgeable. Do yourself a favour and book with him for any of your tours in Nairobi and especially the Mount Longonot tour as he was very attentive and accommodating throughout the trip.”

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11.Day Tour to Mount Longonot (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $69Best value

Leave Nairobi early for Mount Longonot National Park, where you hike to the crater rim with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Then continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional one-hour boat ride among fish eagles and hippos. David is one guide named in recent bookings. Expect a long, active day with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Really nice day trip and the boat ride was definitely worth it. Lovely driver and guide. It is really not necessary to have a guide for Mount Longonot as it is very clkearly signposted but we had to as it came with the tour, but travel being included was great. also took us to a cheap good place for lunch in naivasha. recommend !”

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12.Mount Kenya National Park Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $565

Leave Nairobi early for a guided six-hour hike on Mount Kenya’s Naro Moru route. Walk through rainforest and bamboo forest toward the Meteorological Station, with views of Batian, Nelion, and Lenana. A guide such as Jj can set a steady pace, while transport, lunch, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“A good day out with a very caring guide. The view along the route is lively, good for peoples who want to do hiking for 1/2 days during the Safari trip. You may hire porters if you have some bulky luggages.”

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