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Dragon's Teeth to Mount Satima

Continue south from the volcanic towers of Dragon's Teeth across the high northern Aberdare moorland to Mount Satima, the range's 4,001-metre summit. This is the onward walking stage of a full-day route that begins at Twin Rocks and requires enough time and strength to return the same way.

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Continuation begins
Origin

Dragon's Teeth

Nyeri Home Base

Continue only if daylight, weather, fitness and the return plan remain adequate. Reaching Dragon's Teeth is not a reason to press on when conditions have changed.

Walking
Travel leg

Dragon's Teeth to Mount Satima summit

Travel times vary with traffic, weather, and road conditions.

Typical duration: 120 minutes

During the ascent
Landscape transition

Upper Aberdare moorland

The gradient may appear gentle but the elevation is approaching 4,000 metres. Slow down, watch for altitude symptoms and keep enough time for the entire return.

Summit
Destination

Mount Satima

Nyeri Home Base

The summit is only the halfway point of the walking day. Leave promptly enough to return through Dragon's Teeth and reach the vehicle before park-closing requirements or darkness.

Further viewing

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Featured video

Exploring One of the Aberdares' Most Mysterious Places | 47CountyRunKenya | Nyeri County | Episode 5

Video by Liv Kenya

A visual companion to the independently researched Aberdare Journeys around Dragon's Teeth and Mount Satima.

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Destination Place

Now discover Mount Satima

The Journey explains how to reach it. Continue to the Place page for the reason to go, what to expect, local knowledge, photographs, and onward Journeys.

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