Hike Challenge

4:21 Team Trek Challenge 2026 - Ngong Hills

Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

A 21km team hike challenge through the iconic Ngong Hills - where every step is a mix of endurance, scenery, and good vibes. Designed for teams of four, this is more than a hike. It's a shared experience perfect for team building.

4:21 Team Trek Challenge 2026 - Ngong Hills poster
Ngong Hills Windmills, Kajiado County
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
21km
KES 15,800 per team of 4
Blue Ribbon Initiative Kenya
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Event Highlights

21km team hike challenge on the iconic Ngong Hills ridge
Teams of exactly 4; register together, trek together, finish together
Point-to-point route from Ngong Hills Windmills to Kona Baridi and back
Secure your team flag at Kona Baridi as a team milestone mid-route
Hot delicious meal and unique finisher medal waiting at the end
Armed security and team guides provided throughout the route
Limited slots available - team registration only

Race Options & Fees

CategoryFeeStatus
Team of 4 Ticket
Covers all 4 team members. Includes medal, t-shirt, buff, lunch, team guides, and armed security.
KES 15,800Available

What's Included

Finisher medal (per person)
Event t-shirt (per person)
Event buff (per person)
Lunch at the finish
Team guides on the route
Armed security throughout
Hydration support at the start

Course Details

The route runs 21km from the Ngong Hills Windmills to Kona Baridi and back - a return hike along the Ngong Hills ridge. Teams must stay together throughout: register as a team, trek as a team, secure the team flag at Kona Baridi, and finish as a team. The ridge terrain involves significant elevation changes with exposed sections and open moorland. Trail shoes and sun protection are strongly recommended.

Getting There

Ngong Hills Windmills are approximately 25km southwest of Nairobi CBD. Take Ngong Road through Ngong town and follow signs toward the hills. The Plus Code for the venue is HJMR+VPR, Ngong. The drive from Nairobi takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour. There is parking available near the windmills gate.

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Did You Know?

🌍The Ngong Hills ridge stretches about 10km and rises to 2,460m at its highest point, offering sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley to the west and Nairobi to the east.
🌍Kona Baridi - meaning 'cold corner' in Swahili - is a notoriously exposed and windy section of the Ngong Hills ridge, even on warm days.
🌍The Ngong Hills fall within Kajiado County and are a popular weekend escape for Nairobi residents, though the full ridge traverse remains a genuine challenge.

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