Overview
Ngong Hills Tour And Adventure From Nairobi City
Overview The Ngong Hills are peaked in a ridge along the Great Rift Valley, located southwest near Nairobi, in southern Kenya. The word “Ngong” is an Anglicization of a Maasai phrase “enkong’u emuny” meaning rhinoceros spring, and this name derives from a spring located near Ngong Town. The Ngong Hills, from the eastside slopes, overlook the Nairobi National Park and, off to the north, the city of Nairobi. The Ngong Hills, from the westside slopes, overlooking the Great Rift Valley dropping over 1,000 m (3,281 ft) below, where Maasai villages have been developed. The peak of the Ngong Hills is at 2,460 m (8,071 ft) above sea level. Highlight
- Lunch, Nyama Choma experience
- Hiking
- All transportation included with hotel pickup and drop-off
Inclusions
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The dress code is smart casual
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Itinerary
- 07:00 AM: Hotel pickup in Nairobi and scenic drive to the Ngong Hills starting point (near Ngong Town).
- 08:00 AM: Meet your local guide and mandatory armed Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger for a safety briefing.
- 08:30 AM: Start the 4 to 5-hour guided trek across the rolling ridges. The terrain is a mix of steep inclines, forest patches, and open grasslands.
- 13:00 PM: Reach the southern end of the trail at Kona Baridi (Cold Corner). Enjoy a picnic lunch or head to a local restaurant in Karen.
- 14:30 PM: Optional adrenaline activities like ziplining through the jungle canopy.
- 16:00 PM: Depart for your return trip to Nairobi for hotel drop-
What's Included & Excluded
Accommodation, Meals, Transport, Guide
Flights, Visas, Personal Expenses