Mount Satima Dragon’s Teeth Hike is a beautiful, serene hiking trail in the heart of Aberdares. Standing the tallest in Aberdares, at an altitude of 4001m ASL, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and an opportunity to explore the area’s unique flora and fauna. From the lively lobelia to the best of rocks, this trail gets the heart of hikers worldwide who immerse in its grandeur.
The trail is inside the Shamata Gate (Ndiara) or Rhino Gate after a forest region that leads to the Twin Rocks Picnic Site (starting point). From this point, you hit the gentle trail to the road end that leads to the barrier to the hidden grandeur for a first ascent. Moments later, all the hidden treasures of the hike are open, and you can’t help but be in the moment as you capture all the views you can.
From the bogs, and past the bogs to the Nipple (we also don’t know who decided it looks like one) and to the famous Dragon’s Teeth, the trail is a home to revisit. The trail takes two more ascents from the Dragon’s Teeth to Ol Doinyo Lesatima Peak. This trail is suitable for fit beginners, mid-level and experienced adventurers.
Whether chasing resilience or an exciting adventure, Satima Hike is a perfect destination
Mount Satima Stats
| Approximate Distance | 15 Km |
| Approximate Time | 8 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 3976m (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 | 4600 | 85 |
| Self-Drive | 2800 | 74 |
| Booking | 2800 | 74 |
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:
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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