Kimathis Seat: A Hike to a Cultural Heritage
Kimathis Seat: A Hike to a Cultural Heritage2026sat28mar3:15 am10:30 pm
Time
Location
Aberdare Ranges
Event Details
Kimathi’s Seat is yet another raw experience on the Northern Nyandarua Ranges near the popular Dragon’s Teeth. The hike shares the trail with Mount Satima
Event Details
Kimathi’s Seat is yet another raw experience on the Northern Nyandarua Ranges near the popular Dragon’s Teeth. The hike shares the trail with Mount Satima Via Dragon’s Teeth to midway where it goes off-trail across the valley to Kimathi’s Seat. This hike is not only a climb to enhance your resilience but also an escape into the raw nature surrounding the beautiful rock formations at Mount Satima.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Simba Street (Between International House & Hilton) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 3:15 AM for a Strict departure at 3:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 10:30 PM. |
| Approximate Hiking Distance | 16KM |
| HIKE Time | 1 DAY |
| Maximum Elevation | 12,516ft (at Kimathi’s Seat) |
| Difficulty | This hike is ideal for hikers who have walked untamed trails. Good physical health is required. |
| TICKET INCLUDES | Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move. Below is a minified gear checklist for Kimathi’s Seat;
| 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 | Trekking pole |
| Well-treaded hiking boot/hiking shoes | Identification document |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
Ticket & Booking Kimathi’s Seat
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 4,800 | 5,100 | 72 | 103 |
| Self-Drive | 2,800 | 3,100 | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 3,000 | 3,000 | 40 | 70 |
How to Pay
| Recommended | Scroll down and use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets. |
| Alternative | Use M-Pesa Paybill No: 542542 and Account No: 409040 |
| Non-Residents | If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay. |
| Note 1 | If you use the alternative pay, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure. |
| Note 2 | Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms. |
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Ndaragwa
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.