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 |
| Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
Ticket & Booking Table Mountain-Seven Ponds Traverse
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 4,700 | 85 |
| Self-Drive | 2,500 | 69 |
| Booking | 2,500 | 69 |
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Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Waiyaki Way)-Ndunyu Njeru
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