Mount Kipipiri Hike
Mount Kipipiri Hike
Mount Kipipiri: The Prodigal Son Of The Aberdares
We kick off a new season for our intermediate and advanced hikers in the Mount Kenya Crash Program and the Roadmap to Kilimanjaro with the Mount Kipipiri Hike. Flanked off the main Nyandarua Range, the Mount Kipipiri hike is as exciting as most other Aberdare hikes. There are two approaches to Kipipiri: a 17.5km one-way trail that starts at the Geta Forest Station and a conventional 4.5km up-down path to the Mt. Kipipiri summit (3,363m ASL)and back. Our hike takes the latter path, covering 9km in total.
Mount Kipipiri Hike Distance & Stats
Distance: 9km
Maximum Elevation: 3,363m ASL
Elevation Gain: 567m
Duration: 4-6 hours
Trail grading:- Gentle incline with a steep approach towards the peak
Beginner-friendly: No
Child-friendly: Fit hikers 12yo and above
Mount Kipipiri Hike Itinerary
4:15 a.m Meet up at International House Parking, City Hall Way. Boarding opens.
4:30 a.m Departure.
08:00 Arrival at the starting point
08:30 a.m Hike Starts
EST 05:00 p.m Departure for Nairobi
Charges
Ticket | By Bus | Self-Drive |
Kenyan Citizens | KES 4,300 | KES 2,600 |
Foreign Kenyan Residents | KES 4,600 | KES 2,900 |
Non-Resident Foreigners | US$ 40.00 | NA |
Mpesa Till 989985
What to Wear
- Quick-drying tshirt
- Quick-drying pants
- Fleece jacket
- Sun hat or cap
- Well-treaded hiking shoes
What to Carry
- 3L water and suitable snacks
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Trekking pole
- Identification documents
How to Prepare for the Hike
- Engage in active cardio exercises such as aerobics, walking, running, cycling, and swimming among others the week prior to the event.
- Set aside the day before the hike for resting--take a break from exercises.
- Increase your hydration at least two days to the hike.
- Purpose to get enough rest the night before the hike.
- If on intermittent fasting or on a diet, take a break in the period one day before and after the hike. This way, you will build up your energy reserves for the arduous task ahead.
- Cut your toe nails!
- Have a generous breakfast at least 3 hours before the start of the hike. This ensures that most of the food has been digested by the time you begin the hike, giving you the much-needed energy while ensuring your stomach is not too full for comfort.
- Use the bathroom before leaving the house to reduce the need for bathroom breaks on the commute.
- Set your mind up for conquering yourself. Hiking is more about your mindset than physical preparation. Once you win the battle in your mind, everything else contributes less than 10%. You can do it!