Ngong Hills

#76 among destinations in Kenya

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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Facts and practical information

The Ngong Hills are peaks in a ridge along the Great Rift Valley, located southwest near Nairobi, in southern Kenya. The word "Ngong" is an Anglicization of a Maasai phrase "enkong'u emuny" meaning rhinoceros spring, and this name derives from a spring located near Ngong Town. ()

Local name: Milima ya Ngong Coordinates: 1°24'0"S, 36°37'60"E

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KajiadoKenya

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Ngong Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karen Blixen Museum, Karen, Kiserian dam.

6.4 miNE
„Out Of Africa” author Blixen's old home
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi
163 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi, the Karen Blixen Museum is a window into the life of the famed Danish author, best known for her autobiographical novel "Out of Africa". The museum, once the centerpiece of Blixen's sprawling coffee plantation, is situated at...
7.1 miNE
Area
Karen, Nairobi
181 min walk • Nestled in the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, Karen is a serene and affluent suburb that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Named after Danish author Karen Blixen, the area is steeped in colonial history and exudes an old-world charm that continues...
5.1 miSE
Dam
Kiserian dam
130 min walk • Kiserian dam is a water catchment project by the government of Kenya located in Kiserian Town, Keekonyokie Ward. The dam construction started in 2008 and ended 2013. The dam has a height of 18 metres and a capacity of 1.8 million litres. The dam has a water treatment storage of 5000 m³ and was intended to serve over 253,000 residents.

Ngong Hills

Facts and practical information

Ngong Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi

Karen, Nairobi

Kiserian dam