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 Distance | 16 Km(Nithi Fall & Lake Ellis) or 22km (for Ketch Tarn & the Giant Billiard Table Mountain) |
| Approximate Time | 2 Days |
| Maximum Elevation | 11615ft (at Mugi Hill) |
| Difficulty | This camp is beginner friendly. However, you must be in good physical health. |
Hike Essentials
| A pair of fleece-lined hand gloves | Hiking pants |
| Rain poncho | Headlamp |
| Fleece-lined Jacket & warm sweater | Water bladder |
| Balaclava/marvin | Day pack (your light essentials bag) |
| 2-3 T-shirts | Porter’s bag (max 15kgs) |
| Cap or sunhat | Sleeping bag |
| Hiking boot | Sunscreen or petroleum jelly |
| Leg gaiters | Sunglasses |
| 2 pairs (1 thick) socks | Toiletries |
| Sandals or crocs | Other items e.g. power bank |
Ticket & Booking Lake Ellis Overnight Camp-Nithi Falls & Caves/Mugi Hill/Ketch Tarn/The Giant Billiard Table Mountain
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 16,800 | 285 |
| Self-Drive | 12,000 | 200 |
| Booking | 10,000 | 170 |
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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