Destination: Kenya
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Itinerary: Footsteps across the Landscape
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Keen walkers and trekkers should never be far from a promising path in Kenya, and a three-week circuit allows intensive exploration of some of the country’s best trails.
Starting at the coast, Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve is crisscrossed with walking tracks and offers guided bird walks. Off the main Nairobi–Mombasa road, the Sagala Hills and Taita Hills also offer a plethora of possibilities away from the usual tourist routes.
South of Nairobi, the green and pleasant Ngong Hills are a prime rambling destination. Nearby, in the Rift Valley, Longonot National Park offers trekkers the chance to wander up Mt Longonot, while craggy Hell’s Gate National Park is great to explore on foot.
Western Kenya has huge potential for serious trekkers, particularly on Mt Elgon, by the Ugandan border. The Cherangani Hills are another prime area to get lost in for a couple of days or more.
Heading north, the Ndoto Mountains is a great remote mountain range, while Mt Marsabit provides the exercise in Marsabit National Park.
And of course, finally, there’s Mt Kenya, the grandaddy of them all. Wherever else you walk, this one’s essential!
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