Sagana Gorges, Kiambichu and Kiamuti hills.

This is a relatively short hike at about 15 km from the starting point to the end. The terrain on this trail mostly flat but it passes through lots of vegetation. The first beautiful sight is river Sagana which cross using a hanging wooden bridge. The trail also passes by one of the Mau Mau hideout places which has remnants of the structures they used. At the time, I felt like I missed out on taking photos in the earlier sections of the hike even though I took over 260 shots. I was walking too fast. That pace requires more stamina and leaves you tired more quickly, but is still exhilarating. There was a point at which I felt like stopping completely to catch my breath but somehow managed to keep going until we took a group break. It does make sense to take a break if you want to preserve the energy during a longer and more challenging hike.

This are some of the pictures that I took:

Quick notes

• Flat and perfectly fitting shoes are generally okay regardless of the terrain.
• The only places that require hiking boots are areas that are likely to be marshy or do not have rocky paths.
• Wearing track pants, long-sleeved polyester and normal-sized short sleeve t-shirts, and a cap is the optimal combination.
• I especially liked the polyester t-shirt because it had a somewhat cooling effect after sweating. My skill felt cool every time there was a breeze. It even felt nice in the full glare of the sunlight.
• I carried two litres of water, 750ml fruit juice, cookies, fruits, and some snacks.
• I felt full after only taking the water and did not eat the cookies, apple, or the glucose I had in my bag. I felt there was no need, and that eating them would increase the risk of stomach pains.
• This was one of the decisions I am really proud of. I was sufficiently hydrated throughout the hike and did not have dry lips, which was a huge problem in the previous hike.
• I also didn’t experience sunburns because I had a cap the whole day and applied enough sunscreen.
• I anticipated to feel like peeing after taking the first bottle of water. However, it did not happen because most of the water left through perspiration. I arrived at my place with a not so full bladder and did not have any pelvic pain.
• However, for the next hike, I will need to exercise a lot before to gain peak physical performance. I ran out of breath way too many times, almost had a stitch in some of the steeper places, and barely managed to hold on before getting to the designated resting points. The best exercises would include cardio and leg training, especially quads.
• Overall, it was a fun and enlightening experience.