Mau Mau Peak – Aberdares

Code: MMPK
1 Day
Category:
  • Mau Mau Peak

Description

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 Distance22 Km
Approximate Time12  Hours
Maximum Elevation12,000 ft (at Elephant Hill Summit)
DifficultyThis 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 WearWhat to Carry
A hat or a baseball capAt least 2L water (Use a refillable can. Disposable plastics are not allowed inside parks)
Well-treaded hiking bootElectrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants or shorts with tightsRain poncho/raincoat
A windproof down jacketHiking stick
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly Identification document
A light backpack with essentialsA 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

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

Ticket & Booking Mau Mau Peak – Aberdares


Residents (KES)Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport4,20090
Self-Drive3,00060
Booking3,00060

Residents: Use the booking panel for tickets (recommended). We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and clear the balance the day 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 the day before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Waiyaki Way)-Njabini

Inquiries and Updates


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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 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.

Location

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