Njabini Half-Day Hike: A Stunning & Therapeutic 10KM Escape

Njabini Half-Day Hike is a trail for nature and hydrotherapy lovers as it offers a stunning landscape and the forest vibe away from the noise of the city. The At the heart of Southern Nyandarua, the hike is ideal for hikers who treasure the noise of birds, great sky views, water bodies, or have been away from hiking for so long.

Njabini Half-Day Hike starts near njabini town and heads towards Sasumua dam and along Njabini Forest. Hikers can view the higher aberdare peaks on clear skies and can take a good rest beside the dam before taking a turn back to the main road, where the car will be waiting for the drive back.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Simba Street (Between International House and Hilton)
DEPARTURE TIME	Please arrive by 5:20 AM for a Strict departure at 5:30 AM.
RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI	Approximately 02:30 PM.
Approximate Hiking Distance	10KM
HIKE Time	0.5 DAY
Maximum Elevation	8,336ft (along the way)
Difficulty	This hike is beginner-friendly and is relatively flat.
TICKET INCLUDES	Your ticket covers transportation, conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.

What to Wear/Carry

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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 Njabini Half-Day Hike;

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 Njabini Half-Day Hike

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	EA Citizen (KES)	Kenyan Resident (KES)	African Citizen (USD)	Non-Resident (USD)
Shared Transport	3,500	3,800	30	30
Self-Drive	2,000	2,300	N/A	N/A
Booking	2,000	2,300	20	20

How to Book/Pay: Use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets (recommended) or use M-Pesa Buy Goods Till No: 9754473. If you pay manually using Mpesa, 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.

Non-Residents: If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay.

Note: 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

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Nairobi-(via Nairobi-Nakuru Road)-Njabini

Inquiries and Updates

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For inquiries and updates, contact us.