The Nyeri Tetrad Traverse spans the four summits of Nyeri that we have had for a long time through Nyandarua. Northern Nyandarua boasts its peaks and the neighboring peaks, but only Table Mountain and the Ponds sit in Nyandarua. Rurimeria, Father & Son (Kahithe), Rhino, and Poster are in Nyeri, and we thought a resilience check along these tough hills is worth a trial.

The hike starts at the Wandare Picnic Site and proceeds through the open moorlands to the summit of Mount Satima. After a summit moment, the hike proceeds through to Poster Hill for a diversion to Rhino Hill and then heads to Father & Son Peak (Kahithe). From here, the hike diverts to Seven Ponds, where our descent begins to end the hike at the Mikeu shopping center.

Nyeri Tetrad Traverse Stats

Approximate Distance: 30 Km

Approximate Time: 11 Hours

Maximum Elevation: 4001m (At Mount Satima Summit)

Difficulty: This hike requires you to have done challenging hikes/runs/walks (above 20km total) before, under time constraints.

What to Wear During the Hike

• • Fleece Marvin/hat or a baseball cap.
  • Proper hiking clothes (polyester t-shirt, wind jacket, hiking pants/summit pants, fleece jacket).
  • Comfortable hiking boots (should be at least one size bigger than your standard shoe size).
  • Sunscreen/good layer of arimis.

In Your Backpack, Have

• • At least 2 liters of water (use a water bladder or a reusable bottle). Disposable plastic bottles are not allowed inside parks.
  • Snacks such as biscuits, nuts, fruits, crisps, etc.
  • A hiking pole.
  • A balaclava.
  • A raincoat/poncho.
  • Hand gloves.
  • Head torch.

It is Also Advisable to Have

• • A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected).

Click here for more details on preparing for this hike and the steps to take to ease the after-hike effects.

Ticket & Booking the Nyeri Tetrad Traverse

Citizens/Residents: KES 5,400 (Scroll to the “Book Event” section for tickets)

Non-Residents: USD 95 (Click Here to Pay in USD)

Residents can alternatively reserve a slot by paying at least KES 3000 using these instructions and clearing the balance before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

Click here to see the ticket inclusions & definitions.

Trip Route

Nairobi- <Thika Road> -Nyeri -Nyandarua -<Waiyaki Way> -Nairobi.

Trip Itinerary

Meeting point: Kencom (Opposite International House Entrance, CBD)

• • 1.45 am: Boarding opens
  • 2.00 am: Departure for Aberdares Wandare Gate (The departure time is strict)
  • 6.00 am: Arrival at Aberdares Wandare Gate & registrations
  • 7.00 am: Hike starts
  • Noon: Summit moment at Rhino Hill
  • 6.00 pm: Departure for Nairobi

N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s team and could be earlier or later than estimated.

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