Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse
Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse2026thu01jan3:30 am10:30 pm
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Location
Aberdare Ranges
Event Details
Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse is a day hike in the Nothern Aberdares, with the major goal being acclimation and building resilience. This hike starts at Mikeu Shopping Center and
Event Details
Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse is a day hike in the Nothern Aberdares, with the major goal being acclimation and building 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. 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 for our journey back home.
| 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 | 15KM |
| HIKE TIME | 1 DAY |
| MAXIMUM ELEVATION | 12,569ft (at Seven Ponds Summit) |
| DIFFICULTY | This hike needs someone fit. 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 Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse;
| 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 Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 5,000 | 5,400 | 85 | 115 |
| Self-Drive | 3,400 | 3,700 | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 3,000 | 3,000 | 50 | 70 |
How to Pay
| Buy Goods Till | Use M-Pesa Buy Goods Till No: 3127069 |
| 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
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