The
Ngong Hills are
peaks in a ridge along the Great Rift Valley, located
southwest near Nairobi, in southern Kenya. The word "Ngong"
is a Maasai word meaning "knuckles" [1] due
to the 4 hill peaks of the ridge, which stands alone rising
from the plain around Nairobi. The Ngong Hills, from the
eastside slopes, overlook the Nairobi National Park game
reserve and, off to the north, the city of Nairobi. The
Ngong Hills, from the westside slopes, overlook the Great
Rift Valley dropping over 1000 metres (4,000 feet) below,
where Maasai villages have been developed.
Hiking the Ngong Hills :The Ngong hills are located
S 1° 24 0 E 36° 38 0-1.4
/ 36.63333 of the equator and is about 40minutes from
Nairobi town. You will travel vast acres and acres of
green vegetation which is breathtaking
The
peak of the Ngong Hills is at 2460 meters (8070 feet)
above sea level.
:"The
beauty of View of green Nairobi side and Great view of
Great dry Rift Valley gives you a contrast of the two
sides"
Ngong
hills
This excursion can be arranged as either full day or half
day. The package offers you a wonderful hill top view
of Ole kedong Valley,Frog hills,Nairobi National park,Nairobi
city,Ngong and Rongai towns,Lake Magadi plains of the
Nguruman ,Mt Longonot.
Price: Full day: US$ 110 per person
Rate Includes:Transport,entrance fees,Local Guide,Wildlife
security,all allowances,Lunch