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A Dance With The Aberdares’ Titans

Join us as we embark on a traverse that encircles the two legendary peaks of Aberdare Range. This traverse is a test of your endurance, a feast for your senses, and a journey through the untamed beauty of Aberdares. Prepare to conquer the “Elephants Back” of Elephant Hill, face the rugged majesty of Kinangop, and return where you began. The journey starts at Njabini Gate to Elephant Hill Summit, goes down through the valley to Kinangop Peak in 6km, and backs up the steep climb to Elephant Hill Summit to Njabini Gate.

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Distance

30 Km

Difficulty

challenging

Duration

12 hours

Max Elevation

3,906m

Elevation Gain

2,009m

Date

14/12/2024

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Itinerary

3:10 a.m Meet-up at International House Parking, City Hall Way
3:15 a.m Departure for Njabini Forest Station
5:20 a.m Arrival at Njabini Forest Station
5:35 a.m Hike starts
8:30 a.m Summit Elephant Hill
1:30 p.m Turn-back time
7:30 p.m Expected departure for Nairobi

Pricing

Ticket Price
Citizen Kes 5,000/=


Till Number: 5628749
What to wear

  • Breathable T-shirt
  • Gym tights/cargo pants
  • Fleece jacket
  • Sun hat/cap
  • Waterproof shoes
What to carry

  • Identification documents
  • 3L water (carry a reusable water bottle or hydration pack)
  • Suitable snacks(i.e,. trail mix(nuts), energy bars, fruit salads, sandwiches, biscuits)
  • Rain gear(poncho, rain pants& leg gaiters)
  • Hiking Pole