Mount Satima (Dragon’s Teeth)

  • Twin Rocks Picnic Site
  • 1 Day
  • Duration: 1 Day

Overview

Mount Satima Dragon’s Teeth Hike is a beautiful, serene hiking trail in the heart of Aberdares. Standing the tallest in Aberdares, at an altitude of 4001m ASL, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and an opportunity to explore the area’s unique flora and fauna. From the lively lobelia to the best of rocks, this trail gets the heart of hikers worldwide who immerse in its grandeur.
The trail is inside the Shamata Gate (Ndiara) or Rhino Gate after a forest region that leads to the Twin Rocks Picnic Site (starting point). From this point, you hit the gentle trail to the road end that leads to the barrier to the hidden grandeur for a first ascent. Moments later, all the hidden treasures of the hike are open, and you can’t help but be in the moment as you capture all the views you can.

From the bogs, and past the bogs to the Nipple (we also don’t know who decided it looks like one) and to the famous Dragon’s Teeth, the trail is a home to revisit. The trail takes two more ascents from the Dragon’s Teeth to Ol Doinyo Lesatima Peak. This trail is suitable for fit beginners, mid-level and experienced adventurers.
Whether chasing resilience or an exciting adventure, Satima Hike is a perfect destination

Mount Satima Stats


Approximate Distance 15 Km
Approximate Time 8  Hours
Maximum Elevation 3976m (at the summit board)
Difficulty This hike needs someone who is either a gym bird or has done at least one high-altitude hike 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
Sports attire Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants or shorts with tights Rain poncho/raincoat
A windproof down jacket Hiking stick
Well-treaded hiking boot/gumboot  Identification document/soft copy
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly

It is Also Advisable to Have


  1. A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected).

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

Ticket & Booking Mount Satima


Residents (KES) Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport 4550 85
Self-Drive 2500 N/A
Booking 2500 40

 

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:

For bookings, the balance shall be cleared before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nyeri

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What To Expect

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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 Aberdare Rhino Gate (The departure time is strict)
  • 7.00 am: Arrival at the Aberdare Rhino Gate and registration
  • 8.00 am: Arrival at the Twin Rocks & hike starts
  • 1.00 pm: Mandatory turn-back time for everyone
  • 5.30 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.

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