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Guided Hikes & Wilderness Experiences
Our Most Popular Destinations
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
Experience Mount Kilimanjaro in 2-10 days. With the Ultimate height being the Highest Point in Africa (The Uhuru point of Kibo Peak.
Mount Kenya Trek
Immerse into 1-10 days of wilderness in forests, along glacial lakes, and alpine deserts on the highest mountain in Kenya. Highest point is Batian Peak, at 5199M ASL.
Mount Meru Trek
Experience the sweet scenery at Mount Meru, at the heart of Arusha, Tanzania on a 3–4-day hike. This is a slow and beautiful mountain.
Mount Elgon Trek
The World’s largest Caldera awaits you at the Kenya-Uganda border when ready to immerse into a 3–7-day adventure at Mount Elgon.
Aberdare Ranges
Experience the vast landscapes of the Nyandarua Ranges. These moorlands and terrain are best for hard wilderness training.
Explore Africa
Africa offers mountains, Lakes, and pristine Wilderness for all your adventure needs. From beaches to Mount Kilimanjaro, we have destinations that you want to explore.
Upcoming Hikes & Destinations
We have many hikes in our event calendar. You have the freedom to choose your difficulty and thrill. Follow the link below to see our Upcoming events.
August
Nithi Falls & Lake Ellis: A Reliable Start of Sceneries2026sat29aug1:45 am10:30 pm
Time
Location
Mount Kenya
Event Details
Nithi Falls & Lake Ellis lies at the lower moorlands of Chogoria Route, Mount Kenya, near Mugi Hill on the eastern slopes of Mt Kenya.
Event Details
Nithi Falls & Lake Ellis lies at the lower moorlands of Chogoria Route, Mount Kenya, near Mugi Hill on the eastern slopes of Mt Kenya. Lake Ellis is a piece of beauty to savor. It is the third largest of Mt. Kenya lakes. The 28-acre lake has beautiful views and is a popular stopover camping site for Mt Kenya climbers using the Chogoria route.
The hike starts near Chogoria Road End, while enjoying the beautiful views of the surrounding hills, such as Mugi Hill, the Giant Billiard Table Mountain, Ithanguni, and the Mt Kenya peaks if the skies are clear. It then diverts to the Nithi Falls before heading to Lake Ellis. It finally takes us to Mugi Hill before descending to catch the car.
Quick Summary
Departure time & location: 2:00 a.m., at Simba Street
Approximate hiking distance: 9km (13km including Mugi Hill)
Available hiking time: 9 hours
Maximum elevation gain: 500m
Highest elevation: 11,335t
Hike difficulty: This hike is suitable for someone with general fitness from regular walking.
The weather in this Zone is not too Extreme. However,
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Since the weather can change rapidly, be prepared to add or remove layers as needed for comfort and safety.
| What to wear | What to carry |
| A hat or a baseball cap | At least 2L water |
| Sports attire | Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) |
| Hiking pants or shorts with tights | Rain poncho/raincoat |
| A windproof down jacket | Hiking stick |
| Well-treaded & comfortable shoe | Identification document |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
Ticket Includes
Your ticket covers transportation, conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.
| East African Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Ticket | 6,000 | 6,500 | 70 | 100 |
| Booking | Register a payment of at least Kes 1,000 here | Request a USD bank account here | ||
Data Protection & Payments
Payment providers mask your phone number used in payments to protect you. Our privacy policy supports creating a safe space when interacting with online services. That means, if you do not have an account with us or do not reach out after payment, we might be unable to reach you with the necessary updates, especially the final departure update. If you have an account with us, log in before booking, for the system to automatically capture your user ID. Alternatively, reach out to us via a message on our socials.
If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative payment methods. You can make flexible payments as many times as you want. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure.
Participation & Indemnification
Hiking could be risky, and by booking our events, through our integrated systems or manually, you consent to Hikers Arena’s participation terms. By using our online services, you also automatically accept our Website terms.
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Meru
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.
Ithangune Crater Hike2026sat29aug1:45 am10:30 pm
Time
Location
Mount Kenya
Event Details
Ithangune Crater Hike spans the highlands of Meru Kenya. Hosting Mount Kenya’s Largest Lake, Lake Alice, Ithangune Crater hike is a getaway for explorers and hikers to whom mountain views
Event Details
Ithangune Crater Hike spans the highlands of Meru Kenya. Hosting Mount Kenya’s Largest Lake, Lake Alice, Ithangune Crater hike is a getaway for explorers and hikers to whom mountain views mean something. This is a special hike that accommodates hikers who are not too experienced, since our departures here, like the Ithangune Hill hike, are for expert hikers. This hike is a 12km climb of pure bliss from the scenic views of the main peaks of Mount Kenya to the landscapes below like Lake Rutundu, the Giant Billiard Table Mountain, and finally the aerial view of Lake Ithangune (Popularly known as Lake Alice). Most importantly, the Hike allows you to touch the waters of this lake.
Quick Summary
Departure time & location: 2:00 a.m., at Simba Street
Approximate hiking distance: 12km
Available hiking time: 9-10 hours
Maximum elevation gain: 588m
Highest elevation: 12760ft
Hike difficulty: This hike is for fit beginners and mid-level hikers, who have hiked above 3500m, to ensure you can handle the demanding terrain and elevation gain.
Knowing the mountain weather can change suddenly, proper gear and clothing are vital
We have a gear checklist herethat provides the appropriate gear. Since mountain weather can change rapidly, be prepared to add or remove layers as needed for comfort and safety.
| What to wear | What to carry |
| A hat or a baseball cap | At least 2L of water |
| Sports attire | Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) |
| Hiking pants or shorts with tights | Rain poncho/raincoat |
| A windproof down jacket | Hiking stick |
| Well-treaded & comfortable shoe | Identification document |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
| Ready eyes for a scenery |
Ticket Includes
Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide(s), refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.
| East African Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Ticket | 7,800 | 8,800 | 80 | 110 |
| Booking | Register a payment of a minimum of Kes 1,000 here | Request a USD Account here | ||
Data Protection & Payments
Payment providers mask your phone number used in payments to protect you. Our privacy policy supports creating a safe space when interacting with online services. That means, if you do not have an account with us or do not reach out after payment, we might be unable to reach you with the necessary updates, especially the final departure update. If you have an account with us, log in before booking for the system to automatically capture your user ID. Alternatively, reach out to us via a message on our socials. If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative payment methods. You can make flexible payments as many times as you want. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure.
Participation & Indemnification
Hiking could be risky, and by booking our events, through our integrated systems or manually, you consent to Hikers Arena’s participation terms. By using our online services, you also automatically accept our Website terms.
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Meru.
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.
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