Aberdares Mountain Ranges
Aberdare Ranges was named after the president of the Royal Geographical
Society by the explorer Joseph Thompson in 1884. The park also has the
most magnificent and dramatic water falls to be found in Kenya. While
traversing the moorland section of the park you get a chance to visit all
this wonderful sights on foot and enjoy our packed lunch at the beautiful
Queen's cave.
3 Days Trek on Aberdare National Park
Day 1: Nairobi / Aberdare / Reedbuck camp
Early departure for Aberdares National Park through the park headquarter to pick a ranger and
then enter the park through Treetop Gate for game viewing on the salient
where wildlife is abundance with better visibility.The park is rich with
alpine flora and fauna, scenic features that include magnificent
waterfalls among others en route to Kiondogoro where we spent the night at
Reedbuck campsite.
Day 2: Reedbuck / Honi river camp
After breakfast, driven to Karuru - Matubio junction to start 4-5 hours hike on the moorland track that is
dotted with giant heather, tussock grass, open forest glades and rose wood
to arrive at Honi river for overnight in tents. The hike offers
opportunities to encounter with buffaloes, elephant and many antelopes -
armed with a ranger we expect no problems with animals. Picnic lunch is
served en route.
Day 3: Honi / Le Satima Peak (4001M) / Nairobi
Have breakfast and drive on asteep old track that requires a 4WD through the forest for 2 hours up the
Chebuswapeak to the roadhead to embark on 2-3 hour trek to Le Satima peak
(4001m). On clear day there is opportunities to observe Mt. Kenya and Mt.
Kilimanjaro on the horizon and even the surrounding vicinity of Lake
Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Daiga hills. Later descend to connect with a
transfer vehicle for return journey to Nairobi.Picnic lunch is served en
route.
Included in the price:
Þ Airport transfers.
Þ All camping equipment.
Þ Transfer to and from the base of the mountain.
Þ Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
Þ 3 Meals a day ( special diet vegetarian and hallal).
Þ Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary.
Þ All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
Þ Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook.
Þ Start and finish Nairobi.
Þ Water -You just need bottled water only the first day. The rest of the days we boil or add purifying tablets then filter using MSR water filtering pump before refilling in your water bottles in the morning.
Þ Rescue fee.
Þ H.F Radio communication for backup incase or rescue.
Excluded in the price:
Þ Laundry.
Þ Tips.
Þ Hikking equipments.
Þ Soft drinks.
Þ Accommodation before and after the trek.
Þ climbing gears ( we have them for hire).
Þ International flights.
Þ Visas to Kenya.
Þ Items of personal nature.
Þ Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
Þ No mosquito net.
NB: Proper equipments are vital to safe and enjoyable trek.
Sample Food Menu
During our expedition we normally provide enough, fresh and clean food. When it comes to cooking we cook different food at different elevation putting into consideration of the boiling point at different heights so that the food will be well cooked for easier digestion. We also have food supply on the Mountain to make sure that there is enough and fresh food through out the trek.
Considering all that, you need water to avoid dehydration, we will provide you with fresh fruits.
BREAKFAST: Fruit Juice, Fruit, Cereal/Porridge, Eggs bread/French-toast/Plain-toast/Pancakes, Sausages, Margarine, Jam/Honey, Tea/Coffee/Drinking chocolate. Boiled egg, spinach omelet or fried egg with beacon and bread.
SNACKS: Peanuts/Crisps/Popcorn/Cookies.
LUNCH: Sliced Carrot and Cucumber stripes, Avocado slices, Boiled egg, Vegetable/Meat cutlets, Sandwiches (Egg/ Cheese/Tomato/Tuna/Meat/Peanut butter), Fruit. Boiled egg, salami sandwich, cheese, French toast, Macaroni, meat sauce and bread.
DINNER: Soup of the day, Bread, Salad, Rice/Pasta/Potatoes, Chicken/Meat, Mixed Vegetables (Carrot/French -Beans/Cabbage), Lentils, Fruit Salad, Fruit with custard, Tea/Coffee/Milo/Drinking chocolate. Spaghetti with meat sauce or fish with rice, Fried beef with roast potatoes, rice, carrots, cabbage. Roast chicken with vegetable, fried rice, green pepper, carrots.
ON WAY TO THE SUMMIT (midnight snack)
Hot Chocolate, Tea or coffee and biscuits, Glucose, Chocolate bar, orange squash or soup.
NOTE: We are flexible and willing to accept Tourist suggestions on Food menu and equipments information during our trek.
NB: You have the right to bring your food if you see any need to do so. But on our side, the food will be enough and fresh to avoid any side effects.
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