Karuru Falls,Chania Falls,Mount Satima,Dragon’s Teeth Trek(3 Days)
Overview
Karuru Falls in the Aberdares National Park is a place of many unique wonders of nature.
These waterfalls in Nyandarua County, surrounded by indigenous trees, are the highest and tallest in Kenya. A breathtaking sight that plunges 273 metres below the viewing point making them one of the most Unique falls in the Country. Friendly to First-time Hikers, this short hike is rated moderate.
Mount Satima and dragons teeth Trek
Ol Donyo Le Satima popularly known as Mt. Satima is the 3rd largest mountain in Kenya standing at approximately 4001m ASL is the immediate neighbor to a number of sharp volcanic cones called “the Dragon’s Teeth”. Dragon’s Teeth is a sporadic spread of jagged rocks that rise above the consistently wet moorlands in Northern Aberdares. Join us as we take on this scenic hike on the Moorland.
What to carry
- Comfortable hiking boots with a good grip. Long pants/trousers & long-sleeved hiking t-shirt/light jacket recommended
- Spare Sports Trainers to complement boots, Sandals, or light shoes for traveling back
- Plenty of drinking water at least 3 litres
- Sunhat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses
- Cameras
- Walking stick
- Any personal medication / Personal first aid items
- Day Pack /Small Bag to carry your personal items
- Enough Snacks, fruits, sandwiches, energy bars to last the hike.
- Proper Rain Gear, in case it rains. i.e. Rain Coat/Poncho/Rain Trousers if available.
- Mornings can be cold so have a warm Jacket.
- An identification card or passport: (a must)
- Tip for guides, rangers, and crew
- Sleeping Bag
- Warm Gears.
Included/Exclude
- Park Entrance Fees
- Transport Costs
- Hiking Charges
- Guiding Fees
- Security
- camping fee
- Food and tents.
- Training cost and purchase of mountain gear.
- Emergency evacuation cover USD. 15.00 from Amref
- Meals outside the mountain
- Other Items not mentioned above
- Accommodation before/after the trek
- Hiking gears
- Tips
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Arrival at Jomo kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), our guide will meet you and transfer to your Hotel.
Overnight (bed and breakfast) at selected accommodation in Nairobi.
Meet for Departure at 0630hrs in the morning promptly. We drive north from Nairobi and a few kilometers after Engineer town, branch off towards the mountains. The drive up the mountain is slow but scenic as the tropical rain forest gives way to the moorland vegetation.
After our day hike we will drive on a steep old track through the forest for 50mins up the campsite for camping and over night stay.
18.30pm – Evening meal and sleep over(Camping)
Drive Time from Nairobi 3 hrs
Hiking Distance: 13km
On this day we will have breakfast and there after start our hike to mount Satima peak to arrive at around 11 am. Descend to Dragons Teeth to the camp have lunch and then descend again to the campsite near twin rock.
NB: We recommend Packed lunch on day two.
Dinner and Bonfire experience
Hiking distance 16-18Km
On this day we will have early breakfast and there after start our hike to shamata gate to arrive at around 11am and embark on our journey back to Nairobi to arrive in the evening.
Hiking Distance: 12 km
Driving Time: 4 hrs(shamata gate to Nairobi)
In the mid morning hours our guide will pick you to the airport. End of the Tour.
