Mt Kipipiri is an easy and engaging entry to mountaineering. Perfect trail for intermediate mountaineers who want an easy day out as well. The trail is defined by its endowed rain forest, wildlife, and views of the Nyandarua Range, Lake Olboloosat, Lake Naivasha, among other landmarks.
All participants will get a free badge.
- Panoramic views of the Aberdares
- Mt Kipipiri
0430h: Departure
- Meet-up Location: Outside Bata Shop, Hilton(opposite Kencom)
- Route: Nrbi – Ndunyu Njeru – Geta Forest Station
- Group travel in private van/bus
- pick-up along Waiyaki Way available with prior arrangement
0800h: Hike Briefing & Stretches
0900h: Start the Hike
- Distance: 18km
- Duration: 7 hours
- Elevation gain: 1200m
- Maximum altitude: 3349m
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Trailhead: Geta forest station base
1800h: Complete Hike
2100h: Arrival back in Nairobi
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
- Transportation to the trailhead and back
- Park fees for Citizens,Residents & and non-Residents
- An achievement badge
What’s Excluded
What to bring
- Waterproof hiking shoes
- Hiking Backpack
- Leg gaiters
- Hiking pants
- 3L water (bring a reusable water bottle or a hydration pack)
- T-shirt (long sleeve polyester or/and thermal T-shirt)
- Fleece Jacket and a shell jacket (or a poncho for the Shell)
- Gloves (warm and waterproof)
- Hiking buff or scarf
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun protection
- Hat; Marvin, fleece hat, a wide-brimmed hat, etc
- Polyester socks (+ an extra pair or two in your backpack)
- Trekking pole
- Snacks (sandwich, trail mix (nuts), fruit salad, energy drink, warm beverage, biscuits, etc.)
- Personal items (ID, pocket money, hand sanitizer, facemask, phone, camera, Lighter, Pocket Knife, First aid Kit)
- Headlamp
- Change of clothes for after the hike in case you get wet or muddy.
- The guide’s contact is available at the bottom of this page. Feel free to get in touch with any queries regarding this hike.
- The trail is suitable for hikers getting into mountaineering and high-altitude trails.
- The trail is NOT suitable for kids.
- This trail is self-drive-friendly.
- For group travel, we will meet up outside Bata shop Hilton (opposite Kencom). The guide will be at the meet-up point. Kindly keep time.
- Late cancellations will not be refunded.
- Kindly observe the COVID-19 health safety regulations.
- By getting a ticket, you agree to the T&C’s of Lets Drift.
- Please note that this hike is on unless communicated otherwise. You will get an email confirmation of your booking once you purchase your ticket. See you on the trails!
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.
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.
