Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse

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

Overview

Table Mountain & Seven Ponds Traverse is a day hike in the Nothern Aberdares, with the major goal being acclimation and building resilience. When your endurance starts kicking in, it is time to double the experience and not only immerse into more views but also charge a step further in building your resilience. 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.

With the breathtaking views at Table Mountain Summit, you cannot help but enjoy your refreshments on a cold summit. Like this was the end, the trail will then divert to the Magical Seven Ponds. The trail to the seven ponds is gentle and ideally flat. After chilling in the afternoon sun, we will descend using the Seven Ponds Trail, which is friendlier during the descent. At the end of this hike, you will thank yourself for a conquest done and resilience charged.

Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse Stats


Approximate Distance 15 Km
Approximate Time 10  Hours
Maximum Elevation 12,569ft (at Seven Ponds Summit)
Difficulty This hike needs someone fit. 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
A windproof down jacket Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants or shorts with tights Rain poncho/raincoat
Well-treaded hiking boot/gumboot Hiking stick
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly  Identification document/soft copy
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 Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse


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

 

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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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