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Table Mountain + 7 Ponds
2025-02-15 04:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Aberdares, Nyandarua
At 3831m asl, Table mountain + Seven ponds trail gives you the whole package of a breathtaking summit, a terrain to challenge and push your endurance, and high altitude conditioning. The trail is a little steep at the start but gets gentle as you hike up and even more easy since the summit is flat. Truly a worthwhile experience
Feature image courtesy of Verialet

Elephant Hill
2025-02-08 05:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-24 05:00 - 17:30
All the stories you’ve heard about hiking at Elephant Hill are true. Elephant Hill may make or break a hiker. This trip is a great test for novice and experienced hikers alike. Located at an elevation of 8,202 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level, the trail begins at the Njabini Forest Station gate and travels to the peak and back over the course of 18 kilometers. It takes about 7-8 hours to make the round trip, assuming a reasonable pace.

Mt Kinangop X Elephant hill
2025-02-01 04:30 - 22:00
Mt Kinangop is the 2nd highest peak in the Nyandarua Ranges and is known as the toughest hiking trail among the hiking community. On this hike, you will experience two significant summits in one day. With this hike’s 10+ hour length and its challenging terrain, it’s no wonder that it’s often referred to as “the best trail in Africa.” If this sounds like an adventure you’re looking for—if it sounds like something fun and challenging—then sign up today!

Mt Kinangop + Elephant Hill
2023-03-18 04:30 - 21:00
Mt Kinangop is the 2nd highest peak in the Nyandarua Ranges and is known as the toughest hiking trail among the hiking community. On this hike, you will experience two significant summits in one day. With this hike’s 10+ hour length and its challenging terrain, it’s no wonder that it’s often referred to as “the best trail in Africa.” If this sounds like an adventure you’re looking for—if it sounds like something fun and challenging—then sign up today!
Highlights

Indigenous Forests
Moorland
Panoramic views
High altitude experience
Bamboo forest
Elephant Hill Summit
Mt Kinangop Summit
Mutarakwa forest

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 entry fee for citizens and residents
Achievement badge
Lets Drift power bar

What’s Not Included

Meals
Park entry fee for non-residents ($56)

Itinerary
0430hrs: Depart Nairobi
0730hrs: Hike brief and stretching
1130hrs: Summit Elephant Hill
0230hrs: Summit Kinangop
1800hrs: Exit from Mutarakwa and depart for Nairobi
1000hrs: Arrival at Nairobi
About this activity
Difficulty: Demanding/Challenge
Hiking Distance: 28km
Maximum altitude: 3906m
Elevation gain: 1600m
Duration: 10 hours
Trail Head: Njabini Forest Gate
Trail end: Njabini Forest Gate
Guidelines
Must have done at least 3 hikes in the past two months, including 1 high altitude hike.
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 and shoes in case you get wet or muddy.

Where Do We Meet?
For group travel, we will meet up at Bata shop Hilton (opposite Kencom). The guide will be at the meet-up point.
This trip 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.
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.
Resources

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What Drifters say about this trail

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