Lake Ellis Overnight Camp-Nithi Falls & Caves/Mugi Hill/Ketch Tarn/The Giant Billiard Table Mountain

  • Mount Kenya Chogoria Gate
  • 2 Days 1 Night
  • Duration: 2 Days 1 Night

Overview

Lake Ellis Overnight Camp-Nithi Falls/Mugi Hill/Ketch Tarn/The Giant Billiard Table Mountain is a camping experience along the closest sceneries to the Chogoria Gate, Mount Kenya.

This hike is for everyone who wants to experience mount Kenya on a budget and have breathtaking scenery. Among the views include the therapeutic drop of Nithi Fall, the silent waters of Lake Ellis with a reflection of the blue in the sky and the view of the Batian, Nellion, and Lenana peaks from the top of Mugi Hill.

The hike starts at Mount Kenya Chogoria gate and ends at the same gate.

This will be a very satisfying weekend, suitable for everyone who is healthy and eyeing the therapeutic outdoors.

Lake Ellis Overnight Camp-Nithi Falls & Caves/Mugi Hill/Ketch Tarn/The Giant Billiard Table Mountain Stats


Approximate Distance16 Km(Nithi Fall & Lake Ellis) or 22km (for Ketch Tarn & the Giant Billiard Table Mountain)
Approximate Time2 Days
Maximum Elevation11615ft (at Mugi Hill)
DifficultyThis camp is beginner friendly. However, you must be in good physical health.

Hike Essentials


A pair of fleece-lined hand glovesHiking pants
Rain ponchoHeadlamp
Fleece-lined Jacket & warm sweaterWater bladder
Balaclava/marvinDay pack (your light essentials bag)
2-3 T-shirtsPorter’s bag (max 15kgs)
Cap or sunhatSleeping bag
Hiking bootSunscreen or petroleum jelly
Leg gaitersSunglasses
2 pairs (1 thick) socksToiletries
Sandals or crocsOther items e.g. power bank

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

Ticket & Booking Lake Ellis Overnight Camp-Nithi Falls & Caves/Mugi Hill/Ketch Tarn/The Giant Billiard Table Mountain


Residents (KES)Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport16,800285
Self-Drive12,000200
Booking10,000170

 

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:

If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Chogoria

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Trip Itinerary

1

Departure & Hike Day 1

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

  • 3.45 am: Boarding opens
  • 4.00 am: Departure for Mount Kenya Chogoria Gate (The departure time is strict)
  • 8.00 am: Arrival at the Chogoria Forest Post & registration
  • 9.00 am: Arrival at Chogoria gate, brunch, and hike starts.
  • 7.00 pm: Dinner & bonfire alongside Lake Ellis campsite, chats and camp for the night.
2

Hike Day 2 & Return

  • 6.30 am: Rise up to the golden morning hues
  • 7.00 am: Breakfast at the lakeside
  • 8.00 am: Hike starts to Mugi Hill, Ketch Tarn, and the Giant Billiard Table Mountain
  • 4.00 am: Departure for Nairobi.

 

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