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Table Mountain-Rhino Hill-Seven ponds-Rurimeria Traverse
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Mauano!
Rhino Hill is a new trail in Aberdares and can be easily
accessed through Table Mountain or Seven Ponds. This
traverse is for moderate and advanced hikers seeking
challenging and manageable hikes in Aberdares.
The 5.5km trail to Table Mountain summit starts at Kwa
Matu and has steep ascents through the forest. The
traverse to Rhino Hill begins with bushwhacking across the
moorland, followed by a challenging climb to the summit.
The trail continues to Rurimeria summit, through Seven
Ponds, for a steep ascent to its summit. The final part is
a 7.5km descent to the Rurimeria starting point.
23 Km
Challenging
10 hours
3890m
1189m
01/06/2024
More Details
Itinerary
3:00 a.m Meet-up at International House Parking, City
Hall Way
3:05 a.m Departure for Kwa Matu
6:00 a.m Arrival at Kwa Matu
6:20 a.m Hike starts
9:00 a.m Summit Table Mountain
12:30 p.m Summit Rhino Hill
2:00 p.m Summit Rurimeria
6:30 p.m Expected departure for Nairobi
Pricing
Ticket | Price |
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Citizen | Kes 4,500/= |
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