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Lake Hohnel Explore

  • Met Station Bandas
  • 1 Day
  • Duration: 1 Day

Overview

Lake Hohnel Explore is yet another beauty hidden behind the Teleki Valley. This is one of the many Mount Kenya Lakes and Tarns that you can visit and lies within an explorable distance.

The hike starts at Met Station at 3048m ASL and moves through a thicket region before you hit the Moorlands. After you start the open moorlands, there is a vertical bog as you climb to the clearing, where you see the peaks of Mount Kenya. As you go up, the moorlands thicken, becoming more attractive as you approach the Teleki Valley.

Lake Hohnel Explore goes through the Teleki Valley, which has beautiful vegetation and no steep sections. Before crossing the river, the hike quickly diverts to the right ridge for an adventure to the lake view and, lastly, descends to her beauty before starting our way back.

Lake Hohnel Explore Stats


Approximate Distance 19 Km
Approximate Time 10  Hours
Maximum Elevation 14040 ft (before the last descent to the lake)
Difficulty This hike needs someone who is fit or has done a trail that is not well-tamed. This must be supported by good physical health.

Hike Essentials


What to Wear What to Carry
A hat or a baseball cap At least 2L water
Hiking pants/cargo pants Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants or shorts with tights Rain poncho/raincoat
A windproof down jacket Hiking stick
Well-treaded hiking boot/gumboot  Identification document/soft copy
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly

It is Also Advisable to Have


  1. A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected).

Click here for more details on preparing for this hike and the steps to take to ease the after-hike effects.

Ticket & Booking Lake Hohnel Explore


Residents (KES) Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport 4600 98
Self-Drive 2500 N/A
Booking 2500 40

 

Residents: Use the booking panel for tickets (recommended). We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and then you can clear the balance before departure. Pay your booking fee using these payment details.

Non-Residents: We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and you can clear the balance before departure. Click Here to Pay in USD.

Note:

For bookings, the balance shall be cleared before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nanyuki

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What To Expect

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Departure, Hike & Return

Meeting point: City Hall Way (Kencom) opposite International House Entrance, CBD.

  • 3.15 am: Boarding opens
  • 3.30 am: Departure for Mount Kenya Naro Moru Gate (The departure time is strict)
  • 7.00 am: Arrival at the Mount Kenya Naro Moru Gate and registration
  • 7.45 am: Arrival at Met Station & hike starts
  • 1.00 pm: Mandatory turn-back time for everyone
  • 5.30 pm: Departure for Nairobi

N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s tidings and could be earlier or later than estimated.

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