Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit
Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit2026sat07feb3:30 am10:30 pm
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Location
Aberdare Ranges
Event Details
The Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit is a five-peak challenge spanning the first and second ridges of the Nyandarua Ranges near the popular Table Mountain & and
Event Details
The Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit is a five-peak challenge spanning the first and second ridges of the Nyandarua Ranges near the popular Table Mountain & and Seven Ponds trail.
The hike starts at Mikeu Shopping Center and crosses the river to the notorious Table Mountain Climb. It follows the thick moorlands to the first valley and accos the river for a climb to Poster Hill (Most scenic Aberdares Summit). From Poster Hill, it heads straight to Satima-Rhino trail and diverts right to Rhino Hill. From Rhino Hill, we head to Kahithe Peak and finally to Seven Ponds for a descent to the starting point.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Simba Street (Between International House & Hilton) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 3:30 AM for a Strict departure at 3:45 AM |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 10:30 PM. |
| APPROXIMATE HIKING DISTANCE | 27KM |
| HIKE TIME | 1 DAY |
| MAXIMUM ELEVATION | 1212,762ft (at Rhino Hill Summit) |
| DIFFICULTY | This hike needs someone who has done a 20+km-rough terrain hike before under strict timelines. This must be supported by 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 Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit;
| 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 | Identification document |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
Ticket & Booking Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 5,200 | 5,600 | 85 | 115 |
| Self-Drive | 3,400 | 3,700 | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 3,000 | 3,000 | 50 | 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 Waiyaki Way)-Ndunyu Njeru
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.