Mount Chebuswa & the Lost Pyramid: A Scenic Twin-Peak day hike
Mount Chebuswa & the Lost Pyramid: A Scenic Twin-Peak day hike2026sat28mar3:15 am10:30 pm
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Location
Aberdare Ranges
Event Details
Mount Chebuswa & the Lost Pyramid are at the Northern side of the Nyandarua Ranges. As a neighbour peak to the popular and scenic,
Event Details
Mount Chebuswa & the Lost Pyramid are at the Northern side of the Nyandarua Ranges. As a neighbour peak to the popular and scenic, Mount Satima via Dragon’s Teeth, Mount Chebuswa is ideal for beginners and stands as a least explored peak on this mountain.
The hike starts before you get to Twin Rocks picnic site and proceeds to 11,035ft ASL on top of Mount Chebuswa. We will then descend and head to the Dragon’s teeth trail to touch the Lost Pyramid (an iconic rock with an erect tip along your way to the Dragon’s Teeth) where we can call it a day. Any willing hiker can proceed to the Dragon’s Teeth and also the roof of the Nyandarua Ranges to join our other team that will be doing the Mount Satima Dragon’s Teeth.
| 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 | 13KM |
| HIKE TIME | 1 DAY |
| MAXIMUM ELEVATION | 11,970ft (at the Lost Pyramid Peak) |
| DIFFICULTY | This hike is ideal for fit beginners with good physical health. |
| 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 Mount Chebuswa & the Lost Pyramid;
| 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 Mount Chebuswa & the Lost Pyramid
| 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
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