Table Mountain Hike – Aberdares
From KSh 4,400
Table Mountain Hike in Aberdares is an exciting outdoor adventure that offers stunning views and a challenging trek through beautiful landscapes. This hike starts at Mikeu Shopping Center and takes a left turn past the Aberdares Forest gate to the base of Table Mountain. Here, you will cross a river and ascend a steep ascent to the leveled ground, where you have rock views ahead and a beautiful forest landscape behind. The next stretch is gentler, leading to another river crossing, then the start of rocks and a short and boggy section. Past this bog, the next section is floral, especially after fresh rains. After a few more steps, the Table Mountain Summit welcomes you.
The hike is approximately 12.5 kilometers; thus, it is a perfect day trip for adventure seekers. This hike is almost the same distance as the first preparatory hike, making it a perfect place to start steeper elevations.
Mount Satima Stats
| Approximate Distance | 12.5 Km |
| Approximate Time | 10 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 3791m (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
- A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected).
Ticket & Booking Mount Satima
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 4400 | 98 |
| Self-Drive | 2500 | N/A |
| Booking | 2500 | 40 |
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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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[itinerary title=”Departure, Hike & Return” number=”1″ style=”default”]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.[/itinerary]