Southern Kenya

Chyulu Hills

The 'Green Hills of Africa' Hemingway wrote about — volcanic cones with views of Kilimanjaro.

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Elevation

2,188 m

Difficulty

Moderate

Typical duration

2 – 4 days

Best season

Jun – Oct

About Chyulu Hills

The Chyulus are young volcanic cones — geologically the youngest range in Kenya — and they're sandwiched between Tsavo and Amboseli, with Kilimanjaro looming to the south. The grass-covered hills are easy on the legs, and the night skies in the bushland camps below are some of the best in East Africa.

Trail highlights

Ol Doinyo Mbirikani summit walk
Lava tube caves: Leviathan Cave (one of the world's longest)
Sunrise photography with Kilimanjaro on the horizon
Maasai-owned conservancy lodges

Tours on Chyulu Hills

Our scheduled itineraries — book a fixed departure, or use one as a starting point for a custom trip.

WildernessPhotography

from $690

Chyulu Hills Wilderness Trek

Walking days along the green ridges with Kilimanjaro on the southern horizon. Nights in conservancy bush camps.

4 days / 3 nightsModerateView

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