4-Days Aberdare Walking Safari

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park

Depart Nairobi early morning and drive 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. Dinner and overnight at Reedbuck campsite 3090 meters above sea level.

Day 2: Aberdare National Park

We aim to start the walk at 7 am to finish at 2 pm. We walk via the Spectacular Chania Falls to Wandare Junction where we set up camp close by 3150 meters above sea level. Over 40 species of wildlife inhabit these mountain ranges, hiding in the heavily forested slopes and in the upper moorlands. Walking is always cool with plenty of clear trout-filled mountain streams. Our walk starts below the bamboo forest, climbing up onto the moorlands. There is always the likelihood of encountering a 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 National Park

We follow Wandare’s Track dinner and overnight at a campsite close to the Fire Spotting Station. 3,400 meters above sea level.

Day 4: Aberdare National Park – 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 Le Satima at 4001 meters above sea level. Trekking is through good tropical alpine vegetation such as Lobelia and groundsel. We descend by vehicle looking for the game along the way as we exit the park. We drop off the ranger at the main gate and drive back to Nairobi. On arrival drop off at your hotel or the airport.

What to bring:

Mountains have their own climate on account of their height. Rain clouds can appear without warning and be gone hours later. An early morning frost is possible at any time of the year and guests should bring a fleece and light rain jacket, although during the heat of the day shorts and T-shirts should suffice.

Sleeping bag; one rated four (4) season is fine. The bag should be a snug fit since if it is too large there will be more cool air for the body to warm

• • • Rain Trouser
    • Rain Jacket [Poncho]
    • Balaclava [Hat Woollen]
    • Warm Clothes down jacket
    • Thermal underwear
    • Fleece Jacket
    • Hiking Boots
    • Gloves
    • Walking Sticks
    • Head Torch
    • Sunglasses
    • First Aid box
    • Ruck Suck 65L (duffel bags are unacceptable) to be carried by porters
    • Day Pack 35 [For your personal effects]

1. 1. 3. Optional comfort accessories;

Walking poles, hot water bottle, Bivy bag

Wet wipes; ideal for those who want to stay fresh but are unable to bear dips in the freezing mountain weather

4: Passport/Identification Card {ID}

5: Personal travel/ medical insurance

Options are of course many and varied and in many cases, we can be flexible about the itinerary for accommodation facilities and the extension of the safari destinations.