Can You Hike Mt Suswa in a Day? Crater Rim, Lava Caves and the Road From Nairobi
A practical Mt Suswa hike plan: how to get there from Nairobi, the summit and rim routes with times, the lava-tube caves, the best months and the gear to bring.
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Hi-Tec Hiking Boots on Kenyan Trails: Where a Budget British Brand Holds Up, and Where It Doesn’t
Hi-Tec hiking boots are light, roomy and good value for day hikes around Nairobi. Here is which models suit Kenyan trails, how they fit and what to check on a second-hand pair.
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Hiking Hells Gate in a Day: Fischer’s Tower, the Gorge and the Road From Nairobi
A Hells Gate hike covers about 16-17 km from Elsa Gate to the Ol Njorowa Gorge and back. Here is how to get there from Nairobi, the route, the flood risk and what to pack.
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Red Dust, Black Cotton Mud: Hiking Boot Care in Nairobi, Season by Season
Hiking boot care in Nairobi comes down to four habits: clean off mud the same day, dry slowly away from heat, re-proof when water soaks in, and store boots cool and dry.
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Where Quechua Hiking Gear Fits on Kenyan Trails, From Karura Forest to Point Lenana
Quechua hiking gear is Decathlon’s affordable Alpine label. Here is what its NH, MH and Forclaz ranges mean, which pieces suit Kenyan trails, and how to buy it second-hand in Nairobi.
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Two American Jacket Giants on Kenyan Trails: North Face vs Columbia Compared
North Face vs Columbia, compared for Kenyan hikers: how DryVent, FUTURELIGHT, Omni-Tech and Omni-Heat differ, how each brand fits, and which suits Ngong Hills, the Aberdares or Mt Kenya.
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UK 8, EU 42 or US 9? Getting Hiking Boot Sizes in Kenya Right Before You Climb
Hiking boot sizes in Kenya come with EU, UK and US labels that rarely match. Here is how to convert them, measure your feet and test the fit before you buy in Nairobi.
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Seven Knuckles Above the Rift: Hiking the Ngong Hills From Nairobi
The Ngong Hills hike crosses about 11 km of windy ridge south-west of Nairobi. Here is the route, how to get there by matatu or car, when to go and what to pack.
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The Best Hikes in Kenya, Sorted by Effort: Forest Walks, Crater Rims and Mountain Summits
From Karura Forest to Point Lenana, here are the best hikes in Kenya ranked by effort, with heights, walking times, best months and how to reach each trail from Nairobi.
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Is Under Armour Any Good for Hiking in Kenya? Fabrics, Shoes and What to Skip
Under Armour makes excellent sweat-wicking base layers for Kenyan trails. Here is which lines suit hot climbs and cold summits, where its shoes and packs fit, and how to buy it thrifted in Nairobi.
