HIKING AT ELEPHANT HILL, ABERDARE RANGES

Hiking is said to be both healthy & adventurous, and for that reason, you better book a slot & invite a friend along to the world of adventure & traveling...

WHEN: 1st February 2013

WHERE: Elephant Hill, Aberdare Ranges

Elephant Hill on the southern end of the Aberdare Ranges, is about 90km north of Nairobi, and perfect for a day hike. The Aberdare Ranges are a water catchment area, feeding two of the largest dams supplying over 95% of Nairobi’s water needs, i.e. Ndakaini Dam in the Thika region and Sasumua Dam near Njabini town

ATTRACTIONS:

- Mountain vegetation i.e forest plantations , bamboo forest ,alpine and moorland ,summit desert .

- Best views of Great rift valley ,..lake Naivasha, Longonot Ndakaini dam ,sasumua dam ,etc

- Wildlife expect to see…elephants/tracks. antelopes, Columbus monkeys etc etc

- Bird watching …over 250 species birds.

DRESS CODE:

- Hiking gear

- Casual pants

- Comfortable hiking shoe

- An extra T-Shirt and pants

- Water resistant jacket

HIKE COSTS:

- Kenyans - Ksh.1800

- Expatriates - USD 70

THE PACKAGE COVERS THE FOLLOWING:

- Park fees

- Armed escort (KWS Guards)

- Transport to and from Nairobi

- Glucose

WHAT TO CARRY:

- Enough snacks for the hike … carry extra for our guards

- Warm clothing

- A hat

- Water proof gears

- Cameras

- Binoculars to get the best views of rift valley

- Sunscreen

Contact Kimotho Jackson 0721140771 for bookings! 

Booking Fees is Ksh.800 on Safaricom Till No. 940786

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