HikeAthon

Ready to push yourself to the limits and test your physical and mental endurance? Join us on a long trek through some of the most beautiful and challenging landscapes around. Whether you’re an experienced hiker looking to train for your next big adventure or a beginner looking to test your limits, this hike is for you. When you reach the finish line, you’ll be rewarded with a free badge to show off your achievement to the world.

Route: Limuru-kikuyu

Highlights

• Physical endurance
• Long-distance hiking
• Mental endurance
• Panoramic views of the GRV

Itinerary

0600h: Departure At the benches near Bata shop, Hilton (opposite Kencom)

0720h: Hike Briefing & Stretches

0830h: Start the hike

1700h: Complete hike 

Meet-up Location: Outside Bata Shop, Hilton(opposite Kencom) 

About this activity

Difficulty: Challenging

Duration: 8 hrs

Distance: Appx 45km

Terrain: Relatively flat

Trailhead: Limuru

Endpoint: Kikuyu

Trail Type: Point to Point

What’s Included

• 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
• Achievement badge

What’s Not Included

• Transport (Ksh 400)
• Community fee ksh150
• 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.

This drift is NOT Self-drive friendly.

Our Safety Pledge

Your safety is our top priority. Our experiences are led by professional hiking guides, 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 contact 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 kids and beginner hikers.
• Hydrate constantly to avoid extreme exhaustion and heatstroke. Carry 3-4 litres of water and a hat to protect yourself from the heat.
• Kindly observe the COVID-19 health safety regulations.
• Carry your physical ID for train logistics.
• You will get an email confirmation of your booking once you purchase your ticket. 

Cancellation Policy

Hikers will receive a 50% refund if they cancel more than 48 hours before the hike. Cancellations made 48 hours or less before the hike date, including no-shows, will not be refunded. Rescheduling is allowed up to 48 hours before the hike, subject to availability.

Resources

1. Hiking Gear Guide
2. Hiking Gear Vendors
3. Trail Difficulty Guide
4. Trail Gallery
5. Strava Routes
6. Guide Bios
7. Participation Badges
8. Whatsapp Text Helpline
9. Drift Shop
10. Book a Private Drift
11. Rate Lets Drift on Google