This is my third time to visit ngong and my agenda is to hike the 7 hills. The first time i was at Ngong hills i had gone there with my friends to hike the 7 hills, we didn’t hack this as it rained and safari-ants were feasting on us. The second time i had gone Kompass hotel, this is a hotel at Ngong Hill, to eat nyama choma, zip line and try archery.

My journey started at 9AM, boarded a matatu from Railways stage to Ngong town @ ksh 70, I walked from Ngong town to Ngong Hills; this took me 30mins. Before the entrance one will notice the giant windmills owned by Kengen.

Since i had used the defined hiking path from the entrance to the first hill before, i decided to try something new. I walked across the hill to the top. On my way I discovered a seasonal river, which looked like a watering point, and a good picnic site.

The hike was amazing, going past the 2nd hill was an achievement as i had never gone past it. The surrounding scenery was breathtaking; the rift valley escarpment, other hills, green vegetation.

My hiking highlight is when i when i held a Maasai spear in my hand. On the 7th hill i came across 2 Maasai boys who were herding goats and a spear dug on the ground. The spear is for protection against hyenas.

After the 7 hills, there is a field full of rocks that look like that place where Jesus used to sit and teach his disciples (this is from childhood bible stories cartoon). This will be my new chilling spot.

At this point one has an option of going back to Ngong entrance or exiting on the Corner baridi gate ( this is at Kiserian). Personally my target was to hike the 7 hills from ngong to Corner baridi.

What no one told me is that the distance from the 7th hill to Corner baridi gate is not as short as i thought it could be, it actually felt like i was hiking back to 1st hill.

Expenses:

• Nairobi to Ngong= ksh 70
• Entrance fee= ksh 200 (Citizen)
• Corner Baridi to Kiserian town= ksh 100
• Kiserian to Nairobi = ksh 150
• Snacks = ksh 300

What you to wear and carry:

1. Carry extra changing clothes, rain coat (in case it rains)
2. Carry enough water to stay hydrated
3. Wear comfortable shoes with a good grip (anti-slippery)
4. Money in your Mpesa, cash payment is not accepted.
5. Snacks and bitings
6. Unbreakable hiking spirit
7. Sweets to give the Maasai kids herding.