This route is commonly known as Mutubio gate and one of the easiest to access Aberdares Waterfalls in Aberdares national park. The route is well defined takes you through the Montane vegetation , bamboo forest and the forest canopies. There is also a great observation site where you can view the beautiful rift valley from a strategic point on a clear day. The presence of Sykes Monkey and the Columbus monkeys, the beautiful meanders beautifies the hike. The journey from Dive In M’s Hotel to Mutubio gate is steep and needs a resilient car. It takes you through locals farms, to community forests before getting into the bamboo thickets and magical views of the Rift Valley. We will get you there.

Proceed to meet your African Ascents team at Shamata gate. From there, it is an 11 km drive southbound into the National Park on a dirt road that climbs from 2850m to 3450m through an indigenous forest, ending at the forest edge near the Twin Peaks. Depending on when you arrive, there will be time for an evening walk and sundowners.

Trekking time: 2 hours.
We will help you ascend to the lower moorlands through Giant Heather and open grassland. As you work your way further southwards this vegetation gradually gives way to tussock grass and marshes. Breathtaking landscapes soon unfold ahead as interesting rock formations dot the landscape. Standing tall on the plateau is the Dragon’s Teeth and the surrounding high points. We often use a camp site in the central part of the Dragons teeth which has some incredible views.

Trekking time: 8 hours
An early start will see you ascend the 8 km trail to Ol Donyo Le Satima and Table Mountain beyond. As you climb higher the trail contours along ridges which then lead you towards Satima. A final short steep climb gets you to the summit at 4,001m in about 3 to 4 hours. The trail goes over the top of a ridge as you drop about 250m and contour around small hills to another marshy area dotted with the majestic Giant groundsel trees and Giant lobelia plants. You then head across the marshes to a final 100m climb through a small saddle that gets you to the plateau of Table Mountain and the ponds on top. After a picnic lunch, you will descend back to the Twin Peaks where the cars will be waiting for your trip home.