Nothern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit

  • Mikeu Shopping Center
  • April 12 (1 Day)
  • Duration: April 12 (1 Day)

Overview

Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit spans the first ridges (Table Mountain, Seven Ponds, and Rurimeria) and across the valley to the second ridges (Poster Hill, Rhino Hill, Kahithe). This is the ultimate Nothern Nyandarua challenge, which will get you to touch all the explored and less explored peaks in the region.

The Hike starts at Mikeu shopping center and quickly goes through a descent to a river crossing before taking a notoriously steep ascent to the Viewpoint. The next section is through grasslands and a short forest cover before you reach the moorlands. Table Mountain is in the Moorland region.

The hike then stretches east to Poster Hill and south to Rhino Hill. From Rhino Hill, we extend farther south to Kahithe Peak and finally west to the Seven Ponds. You can opt to do Table Mountain, Rhino, and Seven Ponds if you want to take it easier. From Seven Ponds, we will descend to Mikeu Shopping Centre for our journey back to Nairobi.

Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit Stats


Approximate Distance 27 Km
Approximate Time 11  Hours
Maximum Elevation 12,762ft (at Rhino Hill Summit)
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 Change of clothes (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 Northern Nyandarua First Valley Circuit


Residents (KES) Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport 4,600 85
Self-Drive 2,500 69
Booking 2,500 69

 

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:

If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Waiyaki Way)-Ndunyu Njeru

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Trip Itinerary

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Departure, Hike & Return

Meeting point: City Hall Way (Kencom) opposite International House Entrance, CBD.

  • 3.15 am: Boarding opens
  • 3.30 am: Departure for Aberdare Ndunyu Njeru Gate (The departure time is strict)
  • 7.00 am: Arrival at the Mikeu Shopping Center & hike starts
  • 1.00 pm: Mandatory start of exit through the nearest route 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.

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