Hike01-2022: Ragia Forest hike, Aberdare forest

Date: Sat 8th January 2022
Meeting time 5.45am
Deperture 6am
Difficulty: Moderate level
Cost: Kes 2, 800

This 6 hrs nature trail starts from Sasumua Dam in the Aberdare forest and takes you through an adventurous dense indigenous forest ecosystem with thick bamboo zone, steep valleys and river walk to end at a glorious waterfall. The hike then leads back to a second valley section with a mountain cave that was once used as a Mau-Mau hideout. Next to the cave is a second and exciting waterfall with cold and crystal clear mountain waters. The Ragia terain includes some bushy, narrow and slippery sections with steep slopes, Riverside walk on rocks and some muddy trails that lead to caves and to the bottom of the second waterfall.

What to expect:-
Sounds of flowing river stream
Deep valleys and ridges
Wild animal footprints
Birds and Butterflies
Bamboo forest
Slippery slope
2 Beautiful Waterfalls

Cost caters for:-
Round Transport
Forest entry charges
Ranger & guide fees
Water and trail snack

What to pack:-
Hat and sunscreen
Warm jacket/hood
light waterproof Rain jacket
National ID/Passport
Adventure spirit
Extra drinking wate
Trail bites

Dress in long-sleeve light t-shirt to minimize contact with stinging nettle plants. Avoid shorts.

A Light waterproof jacket is mandatory.

Make payments for booking using MPESA paybill number – 897775 (Hikers Afrique), A/C: ’Ragia Forest Hike’.
Booking deadline 5th January 2022

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