Outdoor Gear Shopping in Kenya
If you are new to hiking, camping and general outdoor adventure in Kenya, equipping yourself with the necessary outdoor gear will probably be one of your first concerns. Backpacks, lightweight tents for hikers, sleeping bags, hiking boots, camping stoves, portable kitchen sets, sleeping mats, and water bottles are among the items that come to mind.
You could buy them gradually until you are fully kitted, and there are a few places you can do that in Nairobi. For those only interested in hiring these items for a few hiking trips, this option is also available from some outlets in Nairobi and other parts of the country.
Here is a list of places you can buy or rent outdoor gear from in Kenya.
| Source | Options |
|---|---|
| Atul's Shop Biashara Street, Nairobi Tel +254(0)20 225935, 228064 | Rent second hand gear. Repair services for broken outdoor gear. |
| Decathlon The Hub Mall, Karen Tel: +254 746 743 638 Email: contact.karen@decathlon.com Website: www.decathlon.co.ke | Buy new gear; hiking apparel, boots, sleeping bags, tents etc. |
| Gikomba Market Open air market in Majengo area. | Buy limited range of second hand gear. |
| Going Outdoor Galleria Mall, Karen Tel: +254 791389724, +254 775669869 Email: admin@goingoutdoorltd.com Website: www.goingoutdoorltd.com | Buy new gear; hiking, camping |
| KG Mountain Expeditions Railway Road Contact: Mr. Peter Mathenge (Reservations) P.O. Box 199 Naromoru 10105, Kenya Cell: +254(0)722 737849, +254(0)733 606338, KG +254(0)722 261028 Email: info@kenyaexpeditions.com Website: www.kenyaexpeditions.com | Rent second hand gear. (near Mt Kenya) |
| Kifaru Kampers 26 Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi, and Near Nakumatt Karen, Langata Road, Karen Nairobi Tel +254 712 961215 Website: www.kifarukampers.com | Rent camping gear |
| Nairobi Sports House Moi Avenue, the Mall, Yaya Centre, Village Market, Nairobi. Email: nsh@connate.co.ke Website: nairobisportshouse.com | Buy new gear, including hiking boots, sleeping mats, and outdoor apparel. |
| Naro Moru River Lodge P.O. Box 18, Naro Moru 10105, Kenya. Tel: +254(0)724 082754, +254(0)62 31047 Email: info@naromoruriverlodge.com Website: www.naromoruriverlodge.com | Rent second hand gear. (near Mt Kenya) |
| RhinoLeisure Rhino House, Karen Road, P O Box 24901 Karen 00502, Nairobi Tel +254(0)20 884239, +254(0)20 884019, Cell: Saul+254(0)722 567257, Monica +254(0)735 727441 Website: www.rhinoleisure.com | Buy new gear, from Sleeping bags and mats, backpacks, cooking sets, and camping stoves, to tents. |
| Temboh Mountain Wear And Equipments Muranga Rd, Next to KIE Tel +254 721 377050 | Buy or rent second hand outdoor gear and apparel. |
| Toy Market Open air market off Ngong Rd, near Kibera. | Buy limited range of second hand gear. |
| Xtreme Outdoors Yaya Centre, Nairobi Tel No. +254(0)20 2722224 Email. marcel@x-tremeoutdoors.co.ke Website: www.xtremeoutdoors.co.ke | Rent hiking gear, or buy new gear, including hiking boots, sleeping bags and mats, backpacks, cooking sets, camping stoves, tents and outdoor apparel. |
| Xtreme Outdoors Westgate Shopping Mall, Nairobi Email. marcel@x-tremeoutdoors.co.ke Website: www.xtremeoutdoors.co.ke | Rent hiking gear, or buy new gear, including hiking boots, sleeping bags and mats, backpacks, cooking sets, camping stoves, tents and outdoor apparel. |
Check out,
Williams Travels
Outdoor rental store.
Mountain view hotel, Naromoru.
Contact : Daniel Ndoria [+254 722 596 484]
For Rentals of:
Boots, Down Jackets, Warm Ski wear , Backpacks, Sleeping bags, tents, gloves, rain wear, walking poles, 4×4 Land Cruiser for Aberdares, Mt Kenya, Gathiuru forest night drives, Sweetwaters, samburu etc
PLEASE SEND ME VIA EMAIL DETAILS OF THE ITEMS YOU HIRE FOR RENTAL EG
SLEEPING BAG
BACK PACK
AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU HAVE FOR HIRE
THANKS AND KIND REGARDS
SUE
Hi
I plan to ascend mt kenya on wednesday. Can i please have a complete list of all items that you offer for hiring. Thanks
Please contact the shops listed above directly.
The chairman universal hikers&climbers group based kimunye kirinyaga and my entire group;we are grateful.We didnt know where to buy camping gear for our group and clients.Thanks.
You can purchase Coleman & Camping Gaz products from Cello THERMOWARE Ltd who are the East African agents from these brands. Their contact is: info@doshigroup.biz
Barbeques Today Ltd. Suppliers of world’s best barbecues and quality outdoor products.
The BUGG is the best portable outdoor gas barbecue.
http://www.bbqstoday.co.ke
I would like to buy some used hand tents perhaps 10 for 2-4 pax per tent .
Send me some quotes an where to have a look at them .
thanks for this.
You are welcome Judy.
Hi, in February I will be travelling around East Africa with a Land Rover Defender, that is currently based in Nairobi. I would like to purchase a second-hand rooftop tent (e.g. Columbus, Large) to install on my Land Rover. Would you know where I could buy one? I appreciate your advice! Thanks, Rick
Check out http://www.4×4-kenya.com/ . They might have what you are looking for.
I would like to purchase two second hand yoga mats in Nairobi. where can I get them and at a fair price please
Check out Atul’s Shop on Biashara Street. Their price might not differ too much from new ones at Nakumatt, so you might want to check out both options.
Temboh mountain wear moved. They are next to KIE on Muranga road (on the left side of Thika road between Ngara stage and Pangani underpass.)
I just discovered Hawi outdoors on facebook (not sure if they have a website), but at the moment they only have hydration bladders and headlamps. They are reasonably priced, do free deliveries and have excellent customer service. I would recommend them to anyone going up a mountain. The quality of the hydration bladders are the best I have seen in Kenya.
Thanks for the update Brian.
Hello,
I have a small business in Nairobi Kenya that sells mountain climbing and trekking gear.
Some clients of mine are planning a trek in the Mt Kilimanjaro area in East Africa. The climate in the area can be very cold, moist, rough/ rocky. The trek will involve some amount of climbing.
They have given me an order for the following items, new or used:
1. Hiking boots- light weight, ankle length,
2. Thermal suit- full body length (or, vest & leggings)
3. Light weight rain suit,
4. Gaiters,
5. Head lamp,
6. Water bladder with insulated pipe and mouth piece,
7. Back pack,
8. Head cover (for the cold).
Kindly give me a quote and, advise any other item that could be necessary.
Quality is important, while also looking for good bargains (the reason for including the ‘used’ option)
Regards,
Emmanuel Mwangulu
I suggest you contact or visit any one of the vendors we’ve listed above, to get what you are looking for.
Hi.
I would like to have the cost of entire camping and hiking gear.
Contact one of the vendors we’ve listed, for assistance.
For a wide range of mountain equipments/gears for or other mountain climbing/hiking services kindly contact
Africa alpines expeditions
info@africaalpines.com or mtkenyaclimbing@gmail.com
+2540722579818
+2540732579818
I ordered headlamp, bladder, poncho and trekking poles online from hawi outdoors and paid on delivery. They are cheaper considering they sell new gear only. Hawioutdoors.com
I would to purchase a camping tent of good quality and not very expensive for an average Kenyan person accomondating 2 persons. Whats the price and where can i get it?, thanks and please guide.