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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.
30 Km
challenging
12 hours
3,906m
2,009m
14/12/2024
More Details
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