Tai TrailsKenya · Since 2016

What we do

Hiking, plus everything around it.

Tai Trails is a full-service trekking company. If it gets you up a mountain or out on a trail in Kenya, we can build it, kit it out, and lead it.

Guided Hiking & Trekking

From a Saturday on the Ngong Hills to a five-day traverse of Mount Kenya, every Tai Trails hike is led by KWS-certified guides who know the route in dry season and in mud.

  • Day hikes, weekend trips, and multi-day expeditions
  • Group sizes capped to preserve the experience
  • Permits, fees and logistics handled end-to-end

Mountaineering Expeditions

Technical routes on Mount Kenya (Batian, Nelion), Kilimanjaro variations, and a curated lineup of cross-border expeditions across East Africa.

  • Batian and Nelion technical climbs (MEC certified climbing guides)
  • Lemosho, Machame and Rongai routes on Kilimanjaro
  • Mount Meru, Rwenzori and Mount Stanley on request

Day Hikes Around Nairobi

Most Saturdays of the year we're running a Nairobi day hike — Ngong, Longonot, Sleeping Warrior, Mua Hills. Just turn up and walk.

  • Weekly social day hikes
  • Door-to-door pickup options in Nairobi
  • All abilities, including beginner-friendly routes

Custom & Private Itineraries

Tell us what you have in mind. We build private trips for couples, families, photographers, birders, and small friend groups every week.

  • Tailored route, pace and accommodation
  • Add wildlife days, cultural visits, or coast time
  • Single point of contact from inquiry to airport drop-off

Corporate & Team Building

Half-day team hikes through to multi-day off-sites that get your team out of the boardroom and onto a ridge. Logistics, briefings and facilitation included.

  • Half-day Karura forest team walks
  • Weekend Naivasha & Mt Suswa offsites
  • Bespoke facilitated programs

School & University Expeditions

Curriculum-aligned expeditions, Duke of Edinburgh / President's Award qualifying treks, and gap-year programs.

  • Risk assessments and parent briefing packs provided
  • First-aid trained leaders on every group
  • Discounted rates for educational groups

Camping & Bushcraft

Full camping setups across Kenya's conservancies — from glamping comfort to lightweight, leave-no-trace expedition camps.

  • Full gear hire library: tents, sleeping systems, stoves
  • Trained camp cooks for groups of 4+
  • Bushcraft and navigation short courses

Trail Running Tours

Run with us. Iten singletrack mornings, Loita ridges, and a Kilimanjaro speed-ascent option for the right runner.

  • Iten high-altitude training week
  • Aberdares trail running camp
  • Coached pacing for first-time mountain runners

Gear Rental

A full library of mountain kit at our Karen office. Rent what you need; don't fly with what you won't use again.

  • Insulated jackets, shell layers, sleeping bags
  • Boots in EU sizes 36 – 48
  • Trekking poles, head torches, gaiters

Airport & Logistics

Pickups, drop-offs, intercity transfers, briefings, sim cards, money. The boring stuff, handled.

  • JKIA and Wilson airport transfers 24/7
  • Pre-trip briefing and gear check at our office
  • Safe luggage storage during your trek

Photography Tours

Trips planned around light, wildlife and weather. Designed with working photographers, useful for hobbyists.

  • Chyulu sunrise + Kilimanjaro tours
  • Aberdare waterfalls workshop weekends
  • Wildlife + landscape combos with vetted hides

Cultural Add-Ons

Authentic cultural experiences with Maasai, Samburu, Kikuyu and Pokot hosts — small groups, fair pay, real conversations.

  • Loita Maasai walking treks
  • Samburu warrior camps in the north
  • Kikuyu farm stays in the Aberdare foothills

How working with us looks

From first email to debrief drinks.

  1. 01

    Inquiry

    Tell us what you want — pick a tour, ask for a custom trip, or just describe the vibe. We reply within 24 hours with a tailored quote.

  2. 02

    Plan & confirm

    We refine the itinerary together, confirm dates, and you secure dates with a 30% deposit. We send the kit list and prep pack.

  3. 03

    Briefing & kit check

    Optional in-person or video briefing the day before. We check your gear, fit boots, top up rentals.

  4. 04

    Walk, summit, return

    Your guide takes it from here. Photos, hot meals, summit sunrise, the drive back. Debrief drinks on us at our Karen office.

Ready when you are

Have an itinerary in mind? Let's walk it together.

Tell us what you want — a Mount Kenya summit, a Maasai cultural trek, a custom photography expedition. We'll send a tailored quote within 24 hours.

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