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Ngong Hills
Best time to visit
Late afternoon offers golden-hour light and cooler temperatures; dry season months (June to September) bring clearer skies and firmer, less muddy trails.
Budget tips
Small entry fee is charged at the gate, usually payable in cash; no national park pass is required, so carpool or take public transport and bring your own snacks to save money.
Recommended for
Day hikers, Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Families with active children
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Rolling ridgelines reward hikers with sweeping, often mist-softened panoramas and dramatic sunsets that photographers chase. Frequent gusts and open launch spots attract paragliders alongside walkers, while patches of native grassland and grazing wildlife add quiet surprises along the trail.
Highlights: There’s a tiny corrugated-iron shrine at the fourth saddle where hikers and old shepherds leave coins, bottle caps, and a carved wooden goat as a quiet good-luck offering, a ritual that’s been going on for decades. When the wind picks up the white turbines along the ridge breathe and creak like slow sewing machines while sunrise floods the long grass with molten gold, and the out-and-back trek usually takes about three hours for most people.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy hiking shoes and a windproof jacket, because ridge winds can be strong and temperatures drop quickly.
- Photographers should aim for the viewpoint near the highest saddle and the wind turbines at sunset for dramatic silhouettes.
- Arrive early on weekends to avoid crowds and secure the best parking close to the trailhead.
- Avoid heavy rain; trails get slippery and muddy, so skip the hike after storms and check local WhatsApp or Facebook groups for recent trail conditions.
Practical info
Book a FREE walking tour in Nairobi, Kenya
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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