Category: Hiking

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Camping Stoves in Kenya

Weight is a major consideration when choosing a camping stove for backpacking. The availability of the appropriate fuel for your camping stove here in Kenya is another consideration. With these factors in mind, let’s review the various options of camping stoves available, and which ones you can or cannot use in Kenya.

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Gatamaiyu Riverine Walk

The Gatamaiyu Riverine Walk in Gatamaiyu Forest, part of the larger Kereita Forest, transports visitors into a tranquil natural world with the soothing sound of gently flowing river waters. Situated about 55km from Nairobi,...

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Mt Olorgesailie

Situated about 65km from Nairobi, the Olorgesailie pre-historic site got its name from the nearby 1,760m high Mount Olorgesailie. Its proximity to Nairobi makes it an ideal location for a day hike up the mountain. The hike takes 3 hours through dry, rocky country with scattered dryland thorny bushes providing the only cover from the hot sun.

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Nature Kenya

Nature Kenya is an environmental conservation organization with the mission of connecting nature with people. They hope through the pursuit of this mission to build a strong constituency for conservation across Kenya, enhance knowledge...

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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...

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Suswa Crater & Caves

Mt Suswa has a low-lying unassuming profile, belying the spectacular views you encounter up close. Most visitors to this part of the Great Rift Valley are drawn to the outwardly more prominent Mt Longonot,...

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Ngong Hills

The Ngong Hills’ proximity to Nairobi, 22km southwest of the city, makes it a very popular weekend destination for visitors from all over the country. Some come for walks while others picnic or worship...