Gura River Chase

The Gura River dubbed the “Usain Bolt of rivers,” flows from deep within the Aberdare ranges. The river runs through several constituencies in Nyandarua and Nyeri counties, weaving its way through a tangle of woodland, past farmland, and under bamboo canopies, but always in a hurry, earning it the title of Africa’s fastest flowing river.

Itinerary

0500h: Departure At the benches near Bata shop, Hilton (opposite Kencom)

Route: Nrbi – Othaya

0830h: Start the hike

1630h: Complete hike 

About this activity

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 6 hrs

Distance: 22kms

Terrain: Terrain: Includes some steep & slippery sections

EXPERIENCE:

Highlights  

• Gura River
• Aberdare forest

Ticket Includes  

• Transport on private van/bus
• Professional, knowledgeable, friendly guide.
• A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day.

Charges Excludes

• KFS entry (Ksh 232)
• Snacks & Meals

Where Do We Meet?

For group travel via psv, we will meet up at the benches near Bata shop Hilton (opposite Kencom). The guide will be at the meet-up point.

Self Drive friendly – Pin Location

Our Safety Pledge

Your safety is our top priority. Professional hiking guides lead our experiences, and well-known local guides who are well versed with the trails they are guiding. All our guides carry a First-aid Kit and have an emergency contact. If you have any further questions about safety, please get in touch with us for more information.

Know before you go

• The guide’s contact is available at the bottom of this page. Feel free to get in touch with any queries regarding this hike.
• Kindly note that we do not do pickups along the way.
• The trail is NOT suitable for those with extreme fear of darkness.
• Kindly observe the COVID-19 health safety regulations.
• You will get an email confirmation of your booking once you purchase your ticket. 

Cancellation Policy

Hikers that wish to cancel more than 48 hours before the hike will be issued a 50% refund of the total hiking fees. Those that cancel 48 hours or less to the actual date will not be refunded. No-shows will not be refunded either.

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