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A hiker in orange jacket and black pants points upwards using a trekking pole near a rocky outcrop - hiking in kenya at rurimeria

Kenya Hiking Trails — An A to Z Guide To Help You Find The Best Trails For Hiking In Kenya

Kenya is home to spectacular hiking trails—from beautiful open moorland trails to steep rocky summits. Hikers in Kenya are spoilt for choice, with different routes available for all competency levels. This guide is for new hikers looking to try or discover new trails—and even veteran hikers revisiting their favorite spots. It highlights multiple hiking trails only a few hours away from the city.

High90 Altitude Rush - two hikers on top of a mountain with hands raised

High90 Altitude Rush – Training for Kilimanjaro

The Outdoorer High90 Altitude Rush Program is a progressive 12-week advanced hiker course specially designed with three key goals in mind: orient you to hiking the high altitudes, build endurance to conditions in the high altitudes, and ready you up for any major independent mountaineering after that–such as Mt. Kilimanjaro or Mt. Kenya climbs.

Hiker in a green jacket looks towards Mount Kenya Peaks from a distance at day break - The New Altomatum

The New Altomatum — Three Weekends of Madness

If day hikes no longer excite you or you’ve already been to most hiking destinations, it’s time to let the beast hiker in you rise to the occasion. And The Altomatum is just the challenge for you! Your strength, endurance, and determination will be tested. You will question your sanity, as your faith in your hiking ability is given a good shakedown. If you are an advanced hiker, we are confident that you will sail through.

three hikers standing on a trail - Nyandarua Circuit - Outdoorer KE

Nyandarua Circuit – Bundled Ticket

You’ve been everywhere, done it all, seen it all, hiked them all; it is time to up your game and unleash the beast in you. The Nyandarua Circuit is a two-traverse challenge that gets you around the entire Aberdare Range — while offering you cost savings.

nothern nyandarua circuit - outdoorer ke

Northern Nyandarua Circuit – Bundled Ticket

The Nyandarua Ranges (Aberdares) are known for their high altitude, rolling moorland, and breathtaking views, yet hiking through most of the trails is an arduous task. The Northern Nyandarua Circuit moorland trails are especially scenic, featuring kilometers upon kilometers of shimmering golden moorland. However, getting to the scenic moorland is a whole different story.

Aberdare seven ponds hike

Seven Ponds Hike

Located conveniently between the notoriously steep Table Mountain and Rurimeria trails, the Seven Ponds hike combines the dramatic steepness of her two siblings. The 5.5km trail starts near Mikeu Center and ends at an elevation of 3,831m at the seven natural ponds in the northern Nyandarua moorland.

Oldoinyo Lesatima Dragon’s Teeth Hike

We set out on the Dragon’s Teeth trail via the Shamata Gate, hoping to conquer ourselves on the Satima Peak. The gentle 8km trail will take us through a hiker’s paradise, trekking through fields of lush alpine vegetation, spotting a few wild animals, and walking past countless rows of magnificent craggy moraines, dubbed “Dragon’s Teeth”.

Mt. Kinangop Tribute — Mutarakwa Forest Trail Hike

Rising to an elevation of 3,906m (12,815ft) above sea level, Mt. Kinangop is tough and awe-inspiring at the same time. It is the second-highest peak of the Aberdares and delivers a challenging but immensely rewarding hike. This duality has earned it the moniker “Mother Kinangop”.