Hiking & climbing

Aberdare Mountains, Mt. Longonot, Mt. Elgon and Mt Kenya. Menengai Crater in the Rift Valley, the Chyulu Hills, Mt. Susua, Hell's Gate, the Ngong Hills, located south-west of Nairobi, Cherangani Hill, are the best places for hiking and climbing all found in Kenya. The best time of the year for climbing is from mid-January to late February and from late August through September but it is accessible most year round.

Visitors/hikers need strong comfortable walking boots, wind proof clothing, gloves, a tent and a good sleeping bag as well as a stove and high energy food and drinks. Several places hire equipment.

 Mountain biking & Cycling

Mountain Biking is activities are present in Kenya, with several routes for those interested in the sport and adventure like landscapes, wildlife and culture.There are places were cycling and biking gear can be hired.

 White water rafting

Kenya has several rivers which are suitable for Rafting, and provide the best adventurous experience. Rivers Tana, the Athi and the Ewaso are suitable for rafting at all levels.

 Motor sports

Motor sports are a common in Kenya. A Safari Rally is a four-day event held yearly over the Easter weekend. This has become a major event on the international rally circuit attended by several people around the world the rally event which raises money for rhino conservation.

 The East Africa Motor Sports Club
PO Box 42786, Nairobi
Tel: + (254) 2 822843
Mombasa Road,

 Golfing

Golf is a popular sport in Kenya and Golf safaris are also organized amidst beautiful scenery areas like Twiga Golf Safari in the Great Rift Valley and at the foot of Mount Kenya, a classic safari on the white beaches of the Kenyan coast, Budget Golf Safari in Lake Nakuru game park, Royal Golf Safari combining a safari to the classic wildlife parks in Kenya, and the sunny white beaches of Mombasa

There are several golf courses in Kenya which include
six high quality 18-hole and four 9-hole golf courses within a 20 mile radius of Nairobi. and there are 3 other main golfing circuits; the Central Highlands, the coast and the west. Most other main towns have a 9-hole course which is generally open to casual visitors on payment of a small green fee.

 Fishing

Freshwater Fishing and Deep-sea fishing are widely offered. Fishing is carried out in Lake Victoria, the Aberdares, the Cherenganis, Mau Escarpment. The most popular species found in Kenyan waters include; blue, black and striped marlin, swordfish, sailfish, kingfish, Dorado, barracuda, sharks and Wahoo. To help with conversation and research, operators are encouraged to tag and release. Long fishing season running from August to May.

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