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Hike 015 (Dec 2019) Sigiria Karura Forest - Nairobi, Kenya. - 10.2 km. - 12,232 steps. - 2hr 30min. - 944 calories burned. - Min. Elevation: 1,650m. - Max. Elevation: 1,726m. #hikingadventures #hikingblog #hikingblogger #hikingtrip #hikinginnairobi #hikinginkenya #karuraforest #sigiria #naturetrail #hikingtrail #hikingculture #easyhike #dayhike #hikingadv (at Sigiria Gate Karura Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7N7pb8Aays/?igshid=fpobr0h7ugzh

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Hike 014 (Dec 2019) Nairobi Arboretum - Nairobi, Kenya. - 3.1km. - 3,701 steps. - 47 minutes. - 270 calories burned. #hikingadventures #hikingblog #hikingblogger #hikingtrip #hikinginnairobi #hikinginkenya #nairobiarboretum #naturetrail #easyhike #dayhike #hikingadv (at Nairobi Arboretum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6svkhNgtK9/?igshid=1o9ckbcd5sq5i

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Hike 013 (Apr 2016) Mt. Longonot 2,780m/9,120ft - Naivasha, Kenya. #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #longonot #naivasha #kenya (at Mount Longonot) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8R-acn8v7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nly2vuf6y8pl

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Hike 012 (July 2015) Oloolua Forest - Nairobi, Kenya. Leisure hike. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #oloolua #forest #trail #waterfall #caves @hikingadv (at Oloolua Nature Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmxuIwlHFD1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8y79luunrmcv

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Hike 011 (June 2015) Mt. Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak 5,895m/19,340ft - Moshi, Tanzania. The awesome feeling of summiting having failed on my 1st attempt #secondtimesthecharm #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #Kilimanjaro #mountaineering #mountainclimbing #Moshi #Tanzania @hikingadv (at Mount Kilimanjaro) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmqTmbRH_Ds/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m7dqeurut79t

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Hike 010 (June 2015) Ndere Island 1,228m/4028ft - Lake Victoria, Kenya. 📷@cjombogo #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #ndereisland #lakevictoria #nyanza #hill #trails @hikingadv (at Ndere Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmYDyqEnj4j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1boiztsxg5hjy

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Hike 009 (Apr 2015) Mt. Olorgesailie 1,760m/5,774ft - Magadi, Kenya. 7 hour hiking round trip. Hiking through a dry river bed, crossing a river and climbing up the mountain. Great views of surrounding hills and Lake Magadi from the summit. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #olorgesailie #mountain #river #trails @hikingadv (at Olorgesailie) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmG1gPvHh72/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ebufjymiarb4

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Hike 008 (Apr 2015) Ngong Hills 2,460m/8,071ft - Ngong, Kenya. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #ngonghills #hills @hikingadv (at Ngong Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl0QFRMnBpJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9i30ien267jb

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Hike 007 (Apr 2015) Elephant Hill 3,600m/11,811ft - Abedare Range, Kenya. One of my favourite hikes; unpredictable weather and quite challenging. 7 hours roundtrip. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #elephanthill #hill #forest @hikingadv (at Elephant Hill, Aberdares) https://www.instagram.com/p/BliAA2qnqZp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k0p7s6ynfpbc

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Hike 006 (Mar 2015) Karura Forest - Nairobi, Kenya. A leisure hike around the forest while also checking out the caves and waterfalls. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #Karuraforest #trail @hikingadv (at Karura Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BlQEJK2HG_I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cpcm3cfm1bso

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Hike 005 (Feb 2015) Mt. Kilimambogo 2,145m/7,037ft - Ol Donyo Sabuk, Kenya. 6 hours roundtrip. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #Kilimambogo #oldonyosabuk #mountain @hikingadv (at Ol Donyo Sabuk) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk-h1KkjTnT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fi0q5thvf4wv

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Hike 004 (Feb 2014) Mt. Longonot 2,780m/9,120ft - Naivasha, Kenya. My only hike in 2014. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #longonot #mtlongonot @hikingadv (at Mount Longonot) https://www.instagram.com/p/BksYj4zHAza/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=auvenbvgtit1

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Hike 003 (Aug 2013) Mt. Kenya (Lenana Peak) 4,985m/16,355ft - Nanyuki, Kenya. This is Day 3.(Acclimatization day at Shipton's Camp 4,200m) The plan was to go for a brief hike in the morning and come back to camp. Then the following day at 2am, we would begin our summit climb to Lenana Peak. Halfway through our acclimatizing hike, we randomly decided to go for the summit as it was such a nice sunny day. Great weather! We didn't have our summit gear nor enough water, but at that moment the thought of waking up in the cold night to start climbing for the summit didn't appeal to us. Fortunately our lead guide @outdoor_circuits_east_africa was cool with our plan and called for some porters to bring us our down jackets from camp in case the weather turned in. We all happily summited Lenana Peak mid-afternoon. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #Kenya #mtkenya @hikingadv (at Mount Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/BkaobZ8ndvs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hhv2ucogm6xq

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Hike 002 (June 2013) Mt. Kilimanjaro (Gilman's Point) 5,681m/18,638ft - Moshi, Tanzania. For my 2nd hiking trip, I went straight to climb Africa's highest mountain, the mighty Kilimanjaro! Didn't really know what to expect but I felt I was ready. The first four days went well going from Mandara camp to Horombo camp till the last camp before the summit, Kibo Hut (4,720m). I remember most of the time during the trip, I was just envisioning myself standing at the summit of the mountain. I was anxiously excited. During summit night, we left Kibo at around midnight and slowly hiked our way towards the peak. However, a couple of hours later at around 3am, I started to feel a bit nauseous and stopped to rest and have some tea. I immediately threw up after my first sip. I then realised I had a mild case of altitude sickness. I continued to climb but threw up again and again until there was nothing left. At this point I was exhausted and couldn't eat or drink anything. I remember asking myself, "Why the f**k did I come here? Why do people do this?" Lol. A journey which normally takes climbers 5 hours, took me 8 hours to reach Gilman's Point (5,681m) at the crater rim. Upon reaching here, I just sat down and broke down as I was totally and absolutely knackered! I knew I couldn't continue with the climb and was so disappointed! I didn't even want to take a picture here but I'm glad my guide encouraged me to. The smile in this pic hides the struggle!😂 #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #Kilimanjaro (at Mount Kilimanjaro) https://www.instagram.com/p/BkIqQgoF-sC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cx3nfhpzaa6u

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Hike 001 (Jan 2013) #hikingdebut Mt Longonot 2,780m/9,120ft - Naivasha, Kenya. My first hiking trip on the most popular and most climbed mountain in Kenya. Total hike time 5 hours. Total distance covered 13.5km. #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrip #longonot #mountain @hikingadv (at Mount Longonot) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj1-rpXFrLY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fb9j8ugsp8qi