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Most of the Aberdare Range (the
highest point being ‘Lesatima’ at
about 4,000m/13,120ft) falls within the confines
of the Aberdare National Park, which encloses
the high mountains, plus a great area of lower
forest called the Salient where most of the
park’s big game is found. Beyond the forest
are areas of bush and open grassy moor land
- an ideal place for wilderness trekking. One
special feature of the region is the Karuru
Waterfalls, which are the highest in Kenya plunging
273 m (895 ft) in three steps.
After each days walk, we will
be met by the vehicle in the moor lands where
a suitable clearing will be allocated to set
up camp. If weather permits, we may also have
an option of a game drive - a welcoming chance
to relieve ourselves from the walking.
Itinerary
Day
1 - Nairobi, Mweiga, Aberdare Range
We depart our office in the morning
and go north to Mweiga to meet our armed ranger
and then up into the forested eastern slopes
of the Aberdare ranges. We trek through high
moorlands through thickets of St. John’s
Wort and Rosewood Glades. We overnight at Reedbuck
campsite (3090m).
Day
2 - Aberdare Range (Walking)
We aim to start the walk at 7am
to finish at 2pm. We walk via the Spectacular
Chania Falls to Wandere Junction where we set
up camp close by (3150m). Over 40 species of
wildlife inhabit these mountain ranges, hiding
in the heavily forested slopes and in the upper
moor lands. Walking is always cool with plenty
of clear trout filled mountain streams.
Our walk starts below the bamboo
forest, climbing up onto the moor lands. There
is always likelihood of encountering large game
that may prove precarious whilst walking through
the African bush but our trained and armed game
ranger knows the area and habits of the game
and will help us avoid such confrontations as
much as possible. The Aberdares is noted as
a rhino sanctuary but keep an eye out for the
elusive rare bongo, which is best spotted in
the upper bamboo zone and hypericum scrub.
Day
3 - Aberdare Range (Walking)
We follow Wandare’s Track and overnight
at a campsite close to the Fire Spotting Station.
(3,400m)
Day
4 - Nairobi
We proceed early morning by vehicle towards
the higher part of the Aberdares where we get
dropped off and proceed to trek up Ol Doinyo
Satima (at 4000m). Trekking is through good
tropical alpine vegetation such as Lobelia and
goundsel. We descend by vehicle looking for
game along the way. We drop off the guide and
hope to be out of the park by 4.00pm to proceed
to back to Nairobi.
Please
Note:
- The gear and crew are transferred by vehicle
from camp to camp each day on some itineraries
(Wild Plains and Tropical Moorlands), unless
otherwise specified. However, if specially
arranged, donkeys or camels can be used depending
on area. Some itineraries require donkeys
or camels in which case the four-wheel-drive
would meet us on the last leg of the trip
(Mystic Nomads and Jade Sea Journey).
- If you are coming from overseas we can arrange
transfers from and to the airport, hotel bookings,
beach holidays, balloon safaris, camping and
lodge safaris, overland safaris and any other
activities you would like to participate in
whilst in Kenya. Please enquire with our Sales
team.
- Clients should arrange to have good weatherproof
clothing, a warm sleeping bag, a water bottle,
good walking shoes and a comfortable pair
of shoes to wear in camp.
- Although these itineraries follow a specific
routine, there may be need to alter certain
days due to the pace of walking or even interference
by weather conditions.
- For Jade Sea Journey only: Due to the harsh
terrain and heat, this itinerary would be
best done during the rainy/”winter”
season (March to May, June, July and October
to November) as it is much cooler, otherwise,if
done any other time of the year, walking would
start before dawn to avoid walking in the
afternoon when temperatures are high.
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