Price:KSh 5,200
Aberdare North-West Traverse
Code: ANWT
Description
Aberdare North-West Traverse is a traverse across the north to the west Moorlands in the Aberdare Ranges. This hikes explores the vast moorlands in the Aberdares and its rocky beauty, while giving a challenge like no other.
The hike starts at Twin Rocks Picnic site and traverses the open moorlands to Ol Donyo Lesatima Peak. From here, the hike takes to the west towards Poster Hill. Poster Hill is the most scenic summit of all the Aberdares’ summits. From here, the hike heads to Rhino Hill and finally stretches to the Seven Ponds for a descent to Mikeu Shopping Centre.
Do you want to move beyond the average hiker? Let’s meet at Aberdare North-West Traverse.
Aberdare North-West Traverse Stats
| Approximate Distance | 26 Km |
| Approximate Time | 9 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 13,126ft (at Mount Satima Summit) |
| Difficulty | This hike is for hikers who are already introduced to high-altitude hiking. Good physical health is required. |
Hike Essentials
| What to Wear | What to Carry |
| A hat or a baseball cap | At least 2L water (Use a refillable can. Disposable plastics are not allowed inside parks) |
| Well-treaded hiking boot | Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) |
| Hiking pants/summit pants | Rain poncho/raincoat |
| A windproof down jacket | Hiking stick |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Identification document |
| A light backpack with essentials | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
Ticket & Booking Aberdare North-West Traverse
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 5,200 | 100 |
| Self-Drive | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 3,000 | 60 |
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Note:
If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure.
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Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nyeri
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Itinerary
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Departure, Hike & Return
Meeting point: City Hall Way (Kencom) opposite International House Entrance, CBD.
- 2.45 am: Boarding opens
- 3.00 am: Departure for Twin Rocks Picnic Site (The departure time is strict)
- 7.00 am: Arrival at Rhino Gate & Registration
- 7.45 am: Arrival at Twin Rocks Picnic Site & Hike starts
- 6.00 pm: Departure for Nairobi
N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s tidings and could be earlier or slightly later than estimated.
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