Tai TrailsKenya · Since 2016
The Aberdares
Central Highlands

The Aberdares

Bamboo forests, waterfalls and moorland ridges between Mt Kenya and the Rift Valley.

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Elevation

Up to 4,001 m (Satima)

Difficulty

Moderate

Typical duration

2 – 4 days

Best season

Jan – Mar, Jul – Oct

About The Aberdares

The Aberdares (Nyandarua) are a 160 km mountain range running north-south, draped in bamboo and afro-alpine moorland. Karuru Falls drops 273 m in three tiers, Chania and Magura cascade alongside it, and the Twin Hills loop is one of the most underrated multi-day hikes in Kenya. You'll often have entire moorland miles to yourself.

Trail highlights

  • Karuru, Chania and Magura waterfalls
  • Satima summit (4,001 m) ridge walk
  • Elephant Hill out-and-back
  • Moorland wildlife: bushbuck, suni, occasional bongo tracks

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