Scout with Alex

Join Alex, our seasoned guide, on his mission to make the trail more accessible to beginners. Immerse yourself in the imagined Kijabe Soft and see the trial from his unique point of view. Experience Kijabe without the “hard” part. The walk begins in the Kinale forest off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, goes down the valley and ends with coffee at the beautiful Kijabe Kahawa Coffee shop..

Highlights 

• Kijabe
• Forest trail
• Coffee shop tour

Itinerary

0730h: Departure

0830h: Start the hike

1430h: Complete hike 

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

Route: Nrbi – Gichiengo

About this activity

Meeting Point: Outside Bata shop, Hilton

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 11 Kms

Duration: 6 hours

Trailhead: Gichiengo

Endpoint: Kijabe Kahawa

Includes 

• Guide fees
• Experience

Excludes

• Transport Fees (Ksh 600)
• Ksh 232 KFS entrance
• Lunch & Snacks

PREPARATION

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 trail is 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 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.
• 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 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. Rate Lets Drift on Google