Seven Ponds Hike
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Seven Ponds Hike

A short and sweet* hike to a breathtaking destination

If steep trails excite you, the Seven Ponds hike will exhilarate you. Located conveniently between the notoriously steep Table Mountain and Rurimeria trails, the Seven Ponds trail combines the dramatic steepness of her two siblings. It delivers a breathtaking trek across the golden moorland leading to the seven ponds. The 5.5km trail starts near Mikeu center and ends at an elevation of 3,831m at the seven natural ponds in the northern Nyandarua moorland.

Seven Ponds Hike Distance & Stats

Distance: 11km

Maximum Elevation: 3,831m

Maximum Elevation Gain: 1,048m

Duration: 6-8 hours

Difficulty: Tough; you will need to be reasonably fit to get to the seven ponds

Beginner-friendly: No

Child-friendly: Fit hikers 12yo and above

Seven Ponds Hike Itinerary

4:15 a.m Meet up at International House Parking, City Hall Way. Boarding opens.

4:30 a.m Departure for Wanjohi Shopping Center.

08:30 Arrival at Wanjohi Shopping Center

09:00 a.m Hike Starts

02:00 p.m Mandatory turn-back and descent in order to avoid encounters with wild animals after dusk

06:00 p.m Departure for Nairobi


Charges

Ticket

By Bus

Self-Drive

Kenyan & EAC Citizens

KES 4,500

KES 2,600

Foreign Kenyan Residents

KES 4,500*

KES 2,600*

Non-Resident Foreigners

US$ 94.00

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* This price may change in the future if a pending court injunction on the proposed increase in 2024 KWS conservation fees is lifted.

Mpesa Till 989985

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What to Carry

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!
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Date & Time
Saturday, November 2, 2024
4:30 AM 9:30 PM (Africa/Nairobi)

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Location

Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park
Kenya
--Aberdare National Park--

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Organizer

Outdoorer Excursions

+254 727 001289
+254 727 001289
hello@outdoorer.ke
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