Upcoming Activities in 2019
TUTHU-ELEPHANT HILL
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Day 1: Road Trip, Consolata Experience & Tea Tourism
- Pick-up from Nairobi CBD in Private Transport
- Drive to Tuthu Village in Murang'a County, 2,192m ASL
- Arrive at Deep Valley Lodge, Tuthu (https://goo.gl/maps/x2JJJbWAzkv); Tea & snacks
- Agri-Tourism activity: Tea Picking at Deep Valley Lodge, Tuthu
- Lunch at Deep Valley Lodge, Tuthu
- Consolata Experience Tourism Activity: Tour of the Consolata Missionary historical sites
- Dinner and sleepover at Deep Valley Lodge, Tuthu
Day 2: Trekking, Acclimatization & Traditional Fishing
- After Breakfast, depart Deep Valley Lodge, begin Trekking in the Aberdare Forest; Trek with a 73 Year old Local Guide and attempt to beat his pace
- Along the way, view Consolata Missionaries historical sites on the way: Historical Sawmill site & grave site of Sister Giordana
- Arrive at at Kahiti Water Falls Camping site 2,463m ASL
- Lunch at Kahiti Water Falls Camping site
- Dinner & overnight camping at Kahiti Water Falls Camping site
Day 3: Trekking, Historic Forest Sites & Hill Climb
- After Breakfast, leave the Kahiti Water Falls Camping site, 07:30 Hrs. 14km hike in Bamboo forest
- Along the way: View Mau Mau Caves and learn of their history during the Mau Mau war; Lunch
- Dinner & overnight at Irati River Camping site 2,800m ASL
Day 4: Summit the Elephant Hill
- After Breakfast, early morning attempt to Elephant Hill
- Arrive at Elephant Hill the summit of the Trek 3,650m ASL
- Descent to KWS Njabini Station
- At KWS Njabini Station, receive Certificate of Participation of the Tuthu-Elephant Hill Trek and Depart for Nairobi
- Arrive in Nairobi where the tour ends
Prices
Price for 1-PAX, 4 Days: USD 890
Price for 2-PAX, 4 Days; USD 650 per person
Price for 3-PAX and more, 4 Days: USD 600 per person
The Price Includes: Private Transport, Food while at the mountain, Park Fees, Camping Fees, Porters, Rangers,
Guide, Cook, Accommodation in Tents & Government Tax
Not included: Tips & Drinks like alcohol
Contact: Michael Kimani Gitonga, Deep Valley Frontiers, +254 718 765757, mgitonga@deepvalleyfrontiers.com
Carry own Gear:
Rucksack, Trekking boots, Sleeping Bag, Warm Jacket, Warm Trouser, Warm Hat, Warm socks, Warm gloves, Hiking poles (optional), Head torch, Rain trouser, Poncho AND/OR Rain jacket
