Hike Details

Gatango Waterfall Chase Aberdares Othaya

It time to give back to the land where we have our fun and feel alive..your moment to replenish the earth…
We again take an escape into the forest to enjoy birds chirping, waterfall thundering, tree hugging and whistling over our heads as we walk the beautiful forest. We start at Mucharage Forest Rangers Post towards Mathioya where we end the along the expansive Nyayo Tea Zone.
Later we exit the tea zone and into the Forest crossing Gikira as we walk through the clear opening we plan to plant more trees this year.
We take an hour or do feeling the soil as we add to the beauty of the forest. After the tree planting
Up the only major ascent on this trail; at the top is this ever magical pool with beautiful reflection of the blue sky and the forest. We take our first break here as we take in all the beauty.
We then follow animal tracts through the dense forest dotted with wild berries as we begin our waterfall chase. With the waterfall partly in sight, we have our energies reignited as we walk the bamboo trail leading to the base of magnificent Gatango Falls.
We have our moment at the misty falls as we enjoy our lunch on the shores of its pool.
Later we cross over the river by the pool and following the fortress at the base of the waterfall and re-entering the bamboo forest back to our starting point at the Rangers Post.

The home of mountain lovers invites you to this exciting trail as we start yet another amazing year in the mountains.

Rated; Moderate
Distance; 18km
Approx. Time; 7hours

Comfortable running shoes or hiking boot
Hiking/gym pants (avoid jeans)
Polyester T-shirt (like the football jerseys) carry an extra one to change after the hike
Head-torch
A change of clothes after the hike and for your travel back to Nairobi
Sunglasses
Hat/cap
Camera
Binoculars
Drinking water (3litres)
Sunscreen (Arimis oK) and Insect repellant
Heavy snack or picnic Lunch
Energy Bars
Poncho or a light Rain Jacket
Safety; head torch, match and whistle
Avoid unnecessary Items
Finally, carry loads of fun with you and tag along with a friend!!

International House, Nairobi

Transport to and from
Conservancy fee
Guide fee
Paramedic services
Lunch

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