Kenya · Trekking

5-Day Satima Peak Trek in Aberdare National Park at Sunrise

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the thunderous Karuru and Chania waterfalls
  • 02 Walk along the beautiful Kiandongoro Nature Trail
  • 03 Enjoy a refreshing picnic by the gorgeous Honi River
  • 04 Reach Satima Peak in time for the African dawn sunrise
  • 05 Take in clear-day views of Mt. Kenya, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru

Embark on this trek to explore the beauty of Aberdare National Park and its inhabitants. Move through the mountains to sights such as the breathtaking Karuru and Chania waterfalls, and enjoy a refreshing picnic by the Honi River as you trek along the beautiful Kiandongoro Nature Trail toward Satima Peak. At the summit, enjoy tea against the backdrop of majestic dawn views.

At the summit, enjoy tea against the backdrop of majestic dawn views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nyeri, Naivasha, Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Aberdare National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Aberdare National Park and Reedbuck Campsite

  • On arrival, you will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi or the airport by your Kenya tour guide and driven to Aberdare National Park.

  • You will have an early lunch in Nyeri town. Your driver-guide will then drive you up to Reedbuck Campsite, where an armed ranger will accompany you.

  • You can also choose to trek through the high moorlands, passing through thickets of St. John's Wort and Rosewood Glades. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure.

Meals and overnight: Reedbuck Campsite

2
Day 02

Guided Walk on Kiandongoro Nature Trail

  • There will be a full-day guided walk along the Kiandongoro Nature Trail as you enjoy the scenic Aberdare National Park.

  • Visit the thunderous Karuru and Chania waterfalls. Karuru Falls drops 273 metres, and you will have brief stopovers for bird watching and wildlife viewing along the way.

Meals and overnight: Reedbuck Campsite

3
Day 03

Moorland Hike to the Honi River

  • After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour hike along a track dotted with giant heather, tussock grass, open forest glades, and rosewood trees, finally arriving at the Honi River. This hike offers opportunities to encounter buffaloes, elephants, and many antelopes as well. A picnic lunch will be served en route.

Meals and overnight: Cinema Campsite

4
Day 04

Acclimatization Walk through Forest and Moorland

  • Enjoy a leisure walk after breakfast through the forest and moorland areas on the way to the road head, then arrive at the mouth of the Honi River. The walk will take about 4-5 hours and allow adequate acclimatization in preparation for the following day's summit hike.

Meals and overnight: Fire Looking Point Campsite

5
Day 05

Satima Peak Summit at Sunrise and Return to Nairobi

  • This is the summit day, and you will start early for Satima Peak. Today's walk will take around 2 to 3 hours, and you will arrive in time for the African dawn sunrise. On a clear day, there is an opportunity to observe Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro on the horizon, as well as the surrounding vicinity of Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Ol Daiga Hills.

  • You will have tea at the summit before descending to connect with your driver and vehicle for the transfer back to Nairobi. Lunch will be served in Nyeri town.

  • On arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at the pickup point or at the airport, according to your plans.

Satima Peak at sunrise, Kiandongoro Nature Trail, Honi River picnic, Karuru and Chania waterfalls

Where this trip takes you

Satima Peak at sunrise, Kiandongoro Nature Trail, Honi River picnic, Karuru and Chania waterfalls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Road transport in a safari vehicle

  • Food and accommodation

  • Game drives

  • Park fees

  • Armed ranger/Kenyan tour guide

  • Camping fees

  • A mountain guide, porters, and cook

  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide

  • Camping gear, excluding a sleeping bag

  • 24-hour Flying Doctors emergency services

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and beverages

  • Personal hiking gear

  • Travel insurance

  • Gratuities and tips

  • Towels, toiletries, and personal items

  • Any item of personal use

  • Sleeping bags

  • Anything else not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • This is an adventure walking safari, and a certain level of physical fitness is required.

  • The tour is available throughout the year but is limited during the rainy season.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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