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Mt Kipipiri
May 27 @ 4:30 am - 8:30 pm
KSh2,000 – KSh3,700
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.
Highlights
- Panoramic views of the Aberdares
- Mt Kipipiri
Itinerary
0430h: Departure Outside Bata Shop – Hilton
Route: Nrbi – Ndunyu Njeru – Geta Forest Station
0800hrs – start the hike
1800hrs – Finish hike
2100hrs – Arrival at Nairobi
Charges Includes
- Guide fee
- Experience
- Transport fees
- Park fees for Citizens and Residents
Charges Excludes
- Meals & Snacks
- Park fees for Non-Residents ( Ksh 696)
About this activity
Distance: 18km
Duration: 7 hours
Elevation gain: 1200m
Maximum altitude: 3349m
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Trailhead: Geta forest station base
Self-drive friendly: Geta Forest Station – Pin Location
Guidelines
Must have done at least 3 hikes in the past two months.
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.
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.
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.
- 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!
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