5 Days Aberdares Hiking & Walking Safari

5 Days Aberdares Hiking & Walking Safari

The Aberdare is a long ridge that lies between Mount Kenya and Great Rift Valley. It rises to a height of 4001 meters, this mountain range has a dense mountain forests cover the lower salient area, bamboo belt, and the moorland on the upper. Home to Kenya’s highest waterfalls, Karuru waterfalls the largest in Kenya. Chania and Gura waterfalls. The Aberdares, offer exceptional hiking terrain, stunning views, and big game.

Highlights

- Hike to Mount Satima
- A professional driver and guide
- Game drive en route to Reedbuck Campsite
- Daily meals and drinking water
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- 4 nights accommodation

• Scenic Aberdare Mountains Trek – Hike through dense forests, bamboo zones, and alpine moorlands.

• Waterfalls & Rivers – Discover breathtaking waterfalls like Karuru, Chania, and Gura Falls.

• Wildlife Encounters – Spot elephants, buffalos, giant forest hogs, and rare bongo antelopes.

• Guided Walking Safaris – Enjoy safe, immersive nature walks with experienced guides.

• Panoramic Views – Take in spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley and Mount Kenya on clear days.

• Adventure & Relaxation – A perfect mix of active hiking and peaceful nature exploration in Kenya’s highlands.

Accommodation

During the hiking safari, you will be camping at the Aberdare National Park, Satima Peak and Wandare Gate, Kenya.

Arrival
You will be collected from the airport or hotel. Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost.

Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdares Reedbuck Campsite

You will leave Nairobi in the morning by private transport to Nyeri town where a jeep will take you to Kenya Wildlife Service headquarters. After Registration, you will enter the park through treetops gate. You will have a game drive en route to the Readback Camp Site.

You will then spend the afternoon accompanied by an armed ranger as you visit the Karuru and Magura waterfalls, which is just four hours walking round trip to the waterfalls. Dinner and overnight in tents at the Reedbuck camp.
Main destination: Satima Peak
Accommodation: Budget camping in or near Satima Peak
Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included. Other drinks are not included.

Day 2: Aberdare Reedbuck campsite to Honi River campsite

Break camp after breakfast and then proceed to trek through the moorland as you visit the Queens cave waterfalls and Chania waterfalls on the way. Be in awe with the amazing views. You’ll be viewing high altitude plant life. Elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, Elland water backs, Reedbucks, and various bird species can be encountered as you proceed towards Honi River campsite.

This is a long day walking for 18 kilometers, picnic lunch will be served on the way. Later, you will camp at the Honi campsite for dinner and overnight (the journey is around six to seven hours).
Main destination: Aberdare National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping inside the Aberdare National Park
Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included. Other drinks is not included

Day 3: Honi River Campsite to Wanderis Roadhead Campsite

Break camp, breakfast, and start to hike through the Hagenia Forest to Wanderis Roadhead Campsite for lunch. Later, in the afternoon you will visit the waterholes and the Campsite Environs. Later in the evening, you will have dinner and overnight (approximately four hours) as you prepare for the summit hike early in the morning of the next Day.
Main destination: Aberdare National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping inside the Aberdare National Park
Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included. Other drinks is not included

Day 4: Wanderis Roadhead Campsite to Satima Peak and to Park Gate

Wake up at 5:30h a.m. After a cup of coffee and biscuits, you will start the hike to the top of Satima Peak, 4001 meters, which is the highest point in the Aberdares overlooking the Great Rift Valley to the west and to the east, Mount Kenya. After reaching the summit, you will descend to the campsite for breakfast or lunch (the whole journey will take approximately five hours).

Walk down through the winding road, Giant Baboo tree majestically manning it, occasionally buffalos will be seen crossing the road. You will exit off the mountain via Wanderis Gate and camp there for the night.
Main destination: Wandare Gate
Accommodation: Budget camping in or near Wandare Gate
Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included. Other drinks is not included

Day 5: Wandare Park gate to Nairobi

You will break camp early after breakfast. Later, a private transport will transfers you to Nairobi or the Airport. You will arrive in Nairobi by lunch hour.
Main destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
Meals and drinks: Breakfast is included

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost. You will be dropped off at the airport or hotel.

Food

Daily meals and drinking water are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks

Includes

• Pick up from the airport upon arrival
• Transport with safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
• All park entrance fees
• Accommodation self-contained rooms based on Fullboard
• Full board, three meals per day while on safari
• Drop off to the airport on the last day
• Game drives
• Drinking water

Excludes

• International Flight
• Personal Insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• First Night Upon arrival