Upcoming Activities in 2019
Manguyo Falls Hike - Aberdare Forest
About Manguyo
The Manguyo Waterfall is located deep in the Aberdares Forest (Murang’a County) along the South Mathioya River. Manguyo (Ma-Nguyo) translates ‘the place of White Colobus Monkeys’ in the local dialect. This alludes to the many white colobus monkeys which inhabit this region of the thick indigenous Aberdare forest.
Manguyo Falls Hike:
The gladdest moment in human life is when one makes a departure into unknown lands - Richard Burton. We invite you to experience the magnificent and serene view and landscape of the Aberdare Forest, Murang’a County, as you hike through the trail. The hike is rated moderately Difficult. It is a moderately difficult trail as it takes approximately 6 hours to complete which leads to discovering oneself and realizing their full potential as you will be in one with nature and with the great company of the guides.
Where You Will BeYou will be driven to Tuthu Village, located in Kangema sub-County of Murang’a County (3hr. drive from Nairobi). You will hike in the Aberdare Forest, Aberdare National Park. See the detailed Itinerary below.
What you will do:You will hike from Tuthu Village, for 3 hours to Manguyo Water Falls and then hike back to Tuthu Village (3 hours). See the detailed Itinerary below.
What to Carry:• Identification documents, a National I.D. or a Passport - MANDATORY
• Rain jacket, hat, warm, comfortable and light clothes
• Hiking shoes
• Drinking water and snacks
• Camera to capture the beautiful scenery
• Small rucksack: for carrying water, snacks, camera, etc. on the hike
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Itinerary
06:00 Hrs. - Pick-up near Hilton Hotel, Nairobi CBD in Private Transport; Drive to Tuthu Village in Murang'a County, 2,192m ASL
09:00 Hrs. - Arrive at Deep Valley Lodge, Tuthu (https://goo.gl/maps/x2JJJbWAzkv); change of clothes if necessary
09:45 Hrs. - Begin the Hike to Manguyo Water Falls at Mwisho wa Raha Shopping Center
12:45 Hrs. - Arrive at Manguyo Water Falls; Picnic Snack-Meal & Photography
13:45 Hrs. - Hike back to Tuthu Village
16:45 Hrs. - Photography at the scenic Water Intake Point near Mwisho wa Raha Shopping Center (Optional)
17:30 Hrs. - Drive to Deep Valley Lodge, Tuthu: Change of clothes & Freshen up
18:30 Hrs. - Drive back to Nairobi
Price for Kenyan Citizens: Kshs.2,800
Price for Resident Tourists: USD.35
Price for Non-Resident Tourists: USD.40
The Price Includes: Price Includes Private Transport from Nairobi to Tuthu & back, Snack-meal during the excursion, Park Fees, Rangers & Guides
Not included: Tips & Drinks like alcohol
Contact: Michael Kimani Gitonga, Deep Valley Frontiers, +254 718 765757, mgitonga@deepvalleyfrontiers.com
