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The bamboo! The Desperado! The tail!

Over the years, Elephant Hill has been described as the “ultimate hiking destination.” The hike is an excellent prep for beginners and experienced hikers who want to tackle more enormous peaks and higher altitudes. The trail starts at Njabini Forest station with an initial stretch of 3 km to the starting point, between the forest. Afterwards is the bamboo section for 1.5km, which is slippery, muddy, and dim and tests your perseverance and balance. The point of despair is the challenging part of the trail, with rocky terrain to get to the moorland and a steep summit.

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Distance

19 Km

Difficulty

challenging

Duration

10 hours

Max Elevation

3,658m

Elevation Gain

1,189m

Date

09/11/2024

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Itinerary

4:00 a.m Meet-up at international House parking, City Hall Way
4:10 a.m Departure for Njabini Forest Station
6:30 a.m Arrival at Njabini gate
7:00 a.m Hike starts
2:00 p.m Mandatory turn-back to avoid dark
1:30 p.m Turn-back time
6:00 p.m Expected departure for Nairobi

Pricing

Ticket Price
Citizen Kes 3,700/=


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