Mau Mau Peak – Aberdares
From KSh 4,200
The Mau Mau Peak – Aberdares is the youngest popular baby of the Aberdare ranges. If you are familiar with Elephant Hill Hike or Mau Mau Peak, the Mau Mau peak follows the same trail all the way to the base of the pinnacle of Elephant Hill, where it branches to the right as you head to the humps-like hills behind the real Elephant Hill summit.
It follows a slightly less paved track behind the hump-like peaks to Mau Mau Peak. It also shares the vegetation with Elephant Hill and has almost a similar elevation. After a summit moment, we take the trail back to South Kinangop Forest Station.
Come let’s explore the Southern Nyandarua ranges.
The Mau Mau Peak – Aberdares Stats
| Approximate Distance | 22 Km |
| Approximate Time | 12 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 12,000 ft (at Elephant Hill Summit) |
| Difficulty | This hike needs someone who is either a gym bird or has done several over 25km hikes with at least two high-altitude hikes before. 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 (Use a refillable can. Disposable plastics are not allowed inside parks) |
| Well-treaded hiking boot | Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) |
| Hiking pants or shorts with tights | Rain poncho/raincoat |
| A windproof down jacket | Hiking stick |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Identification document |
| A light backpack with essentials | A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected) |
| A head torch/lamp |
Ticket & Booking Mau Mau Peak – Aberdares
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 4,200 | 90 |
| Self-Drive | 3,000 | 60 |
| Booking | 3,000 | 60 |
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Non-Residents: If the payment details above are unavailable to you, contact us for an alternative payment method.
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 Waiyaki Way)-Njabini
Inquiries and Updates
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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 South Kinangop Forest Station (The departure time is strict)
- 5.00 am: Arrival at South Kinangop Forest Station and registration
- 5.30 am: Hike starts
- 12.30 pm: Mandatory turn-back time for everyone
- 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 later than estimated.
