Ngong Hills Forest Reserve is absolutely stunning! The views are breathtaking and you can see endless green hills and beautiful landscapes. The air is fresh and cool, making it a perfect escape from the city. It’s also a great place for hiking and trekking, with trails that are enjoyable and not too difficult. The atmosphere is peaceful and refreshing, especially in the morning. Highly recommended for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone who wants a relaxing outdoor adventure in Kenya!
The guards should tell to drive until past the windmills as the nature hike starts there. Before is dust plastic cars music and the less close to a nature hike you can imagine. They should also fine people who throw plastic bottles and crap all around. The view is stunning once you past the third hill.
Great place to hike, chill or just a walk. Great customer service at the entry too. Fee as at December 2025 is 242 for locals. Amazing views and trails. The main hiking trail is 21km (To and back from Kona Baridi), to the summit is about 5.3kms. Unfortunately the littering is getting out of hand 😔. The ban on single use plastics should be strictly enforced, otherwise the place will be ruined.
Before visiting, we heard Ngong Hills could be unsafe to go alone, so I asked other travelers from my hostel to join. Surprisingly, eight of us ended up going together and that made the trip so much more fun and safe 👭👬.
We planned to leave at 7 a.m., but you know how groups are 😅 we started around 7:40. Google said it’s a short hike, but don’t be fooled it takes around 6 hours if you go all the way to the last peak ⏱️. None of us expected that, so we didn’t bring enough food or water 🥵. If you’re planning to go, bring plenty of both and maybe some snacks or tea for a picnic 🍵🍪.
We took two Ubers from Nairobi (about 40 minutes 🚗). Once you reach Ngong town, you’ll need to navigate a bit before getting to the main gate. At the entrance, pay at the office (cash or M-Pesa 💵📱). One person can pay for everyone, then the group reimburses later that’s what we did.
You don’t need a guide, so politely decline offers 🙅♂️. The hike has 7 peaks along one trail 🏞️. The first one is tough, but the views are stunning 😍. We took selfies on every peak 🤳 and agreed to stop only if someone got too tired. With short breaks and good energy, we made it all the way to the highest peak and surprisingly found people offering massages up there! 😂 Still wondering how they even got there.
When heading back, don’t expect Uber pickup from the gate. You’ll need to take motorbikes (boda bodas) down to Ngong town 🏍️. Negotiate the price first and ride two people plus the driver. Once you’re in town, order an Uber from there. The town can be a bit chaotic, so stay alert 👀.
After returning to the hostel, we rested and ended the day with a small party 🎉. It turned into an unforgettable day full of laughs, teamwork, and beautiful views 🌿❤️.
Final tips: Go in a group, assign one person as the coordinator, and make sure everyone stays together especially the girls. Bring enough food, water, and energy snacks 🍌💧. Ngong Hills is beautiful but tougher than it looks totally worth it! 💪✨
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Eunike Meysuto
4 months agoNgong Hills Forest Reserve is absolutely stunning! The views are breathtaking and you can see endless green hills and beautiful landscapes. The air is fresh and cool, making it a perfect escape from the city.
It’s also a great place for hiking and trekking, with trails that are enjoyable and not too difficult. The atmosphere is peaceful and refreshing, especially in the morning.
Highly recommended for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone who wants a relaxing outdoor adventure in Kenya!
Lorenza Rossi
2 months agoThe guards should tell to drive until past the windmills as the nature hike starts there. Before is dust plastic cars music and the less close to a nature hike you can imagine. They should also fine people who throw plastic bottles and crap all around. The view is stunning once you past the third hill.
BRIAN WAFULA
9 months agoGreat place to hike, chill or just a walk. Great customer service at the entry too. Fee as at December 2025 is 242 for locals. Amazing views and trails. The main hiking trail is 21km (To and back from Kona Baridi), to the summit is about 5.3kms. Unfortunately the littering is getting out of hand 😔. The ban on single use plastics should be strictly enforced, otherwise the place will be ruined.
Alamin Elyass
11 months agoNgong Hills Reserve Review 🌄
Before visiting, we heard Ngong Hills could be unsafe to go alone, so I asked other travelers from my hostel to join. Surprisingly, eight of us ended up going together and that made the trip so much more fun and safe 👭👬.
We planned to leave at 7 a.m., but you know how groups are 😅 we started around 7:40. Google said it’s a short hike, but don’t be fooled it takes around 6 hours if you go all the way to the last peak ⏱️. None of us expected that, so we didn’t bring enough food or water 🥵. If you’re planning to go, bring plenty of both and maybe some snacks or tea for a picnic 🍵🍪.
We took two Ubers from Nairobi (about 40 minutes 🚗). Once you reach Ngong town, you’ll need to navigate a bit before getting to the main gate. At the entrance, pay at the office (cash or M-Pesa 💵📱). One person can pay for everyone, then the group reimburses later that’s what we did.
You don’t need a guide, so politely decline offers 🙅♂️. The hike has 7 peaks along one trail 🏞️. The first one is tough, but the views are stunning 😍. We took selfies on every peak 🤳 and agreed to stop only if someone got too tired. With short breaks and good energy, we made it all the way to the highest peak and surprisingly found people offering massages up there! 😂 Still wondering how they even got there.
When heading back, don’t expect Uber pickup from the gate. You’ll need to take motorbikes (boda bodas) down to Ngong town 🏍️. Negotiate the price first and ride two people plus the driver. Once you’re in town, order an Uber from there. The town can be a bit chaotic, so stay alert 👀.
After returning to the hostel, we rested and ended the day with a small party 🎉. It turned into an unforgettable day full of laughs, teamwork, and beautiful views 🌿❤️.
Final tips: Go in a group, assign one person as the coordinator, and make sure everyone stays together especially the girls. Bring enough food, water, and energy snacks 🍌💧. Ngong Hills is beautiful but tougher than it looks totally worth it! 💪✨
HARON WAWERU
2 months agoRelaxing place for a nature walk and great, beautiful sunset views.