Table Mountain & Seven Ponds Traverse is a day hike in the Nothern Aberdares, with the major goal being acclimation and building resilience. When your endurance starts kicking in, it is time to double the experience and not only immerse into more views but also charge a step further in building your resilience. This hike starts at Mikeu Shopping Center and takes a left turn past the Aberdares Forest gate to the base of Table Mountain. Here, you will cross a river and ascend a steep ascent to the leveled ground, where you have rock views ahead and a beautiful forest landscape behind. The next stretch is gentler, leading to another river crossing, then the start of rocks and a short and boggy section. Past this bog, the next section is floral, especially after fresh rains. After a few more steps, the Table Mountain Summit welcomes you.
With the breathtaking views at Table Mountain Summit, you cannot help but enjoy your refreshments on a cold summit. Like this was the end, the trail will then divert to the Magical Seven Ponds. The trail to the seven ponds is gentle and ideally flat. After chilling in the afternoon sun, we will descend using the Seven Ponds Trail, which is friendlier during the descent. At the end of this hike, you will thank yourself for a conquest done and resilience charged.
Table Mountain & Seven Ponds Traverse Stats
Approximate Distance: 15Km
Approximate Time: 10 Hours
Highest Elevation: 3831m (At Seven Ponds)
Difficulty: Tough (Advancing Hikers)
What to Wear During the Table Mountain & Seven Ponds Traverse
- Fleece Marvin/hat or a baseball cap.
- Proper hiking clothes (polyester t-shirt, wind jacket, hiking pants, fleece jacket).
- Comfortable hiking boots (should be at least one size bigger than your standard shoe size).
- Sunscreen.
In the Table Mountain & Seven Ponds Traverse 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 valid identification document.
- A hiking pole.
- A raincoat/poncho.
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).
See more details on how to prepare for this hike and the steps to take after the hike to ease the after-hike effects here.
Ticket
- East Africa Community Citizens/Kenyan Residents (EA)- Kes. 4000
- Rest of Africa Citizens (RA)- Kes. 7900
- International Visitors (IV)- Kes.12100
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Booking Poster Hill Upsweep
Reserve a slot by paying at least Kes.2000 using Mpesa and clear the balance before departure. Hikers Arena ticket Cancellation and refund policy applies.
- Paybill No: 522533
- Account No: 7848929
Trip Itinerary
Meeting point: Kencom, Nairobi CBD (Opposite the city clock).
- 4.00 am: Boarding opens
- 4.15 am: Departure for Mikeu Shopping Center (The departure time is strict)
- 7.30 am: Arrival at Mikeu Shopping Center
- 8.00 am: Hike starts
- 2.00 pm: Turn-back time
- 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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