5 Days Hiking & Walking Safari in the Aberdares

Overview

Aberdare national park is a remarkable destination for a Kenya safari and great scenic national park located in the central region of Kenya, east of the East African Rift Valley. Aberdare national park is one of the popular destinations in Kenya for mountain hiking safari lieing in a distance of 150 kilometers from Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. Aberdare national park covers an area of 766 square kilometers and was established in May 1950, this park comprises of many tourist attractions such as waterfalls, wildlife species, bird species, cultural and historical sites and the Aberdare ranges.

Trip highlights

• Nairobi to Nyeri
• Mweiga HQ – Karura Falls – Chania Falls
• Hike to Wanderi
• Satima Summit
• Drive back to Nairobi

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Nairobi to Nyeri

   • Depart Nairobi through Kikuyu land to Nyeri in time for lunch. Explore the provincial headquarters on foot and later in the evening visit one of the local pubs.
   • Dinner and overnight in a hotel (budget).
2. Day2
   Mweiga HQ – Karura Falls – Chania Falls

   • Drive to Mweiga Park gate headquarters to pick up a ranger (this is compulsory) Drive to Karura Falls where the trekking starts. Trek through various options to Chania falls with picnic en route.
   • Dinner and overnight in a selected campsite
3. Day3
   Hike to Wanderi

   • Hike for 16 kms to the Wanderi and through various options with picnic lunch en route.
   • Dinner and overnight in a selected campsite
4. Day4
   Satima Summit

   • After an early head upwards through various options to Satima Summit, from the summit descend to Wanderi road head for dinner and overnight.
   • Dinner and overnight
5. Day5
   Drive back to Nairobi

   • After breakfast leave the rangers via Wanderi Gate to Mweiga Park headquarters where you drop the ranger. Drive back to Nairobi for your next destination.