Lake

Lake Alice

Mount Kenya, Laikipia

3 Routes

456.5 km total

3.7h avg

1900m elevation

About This Destination

Lake Alice is a serene alpine lake located slightly higher than Lake Rutundu at 3,134m elevation. The lake offers peaceful surroundings and is accessible via a trek from Rutundu.

What to Expect

Similar conditions to Rutundu - cold, high altitude, beautiful scenery. Best accessed as part of Rutundu visit.

Nairobi to Lake Rutundu Overland Route

Overland drive from Nairobi through Karatina and Nanyuki, climbing the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya via Marania to reach Lake Rutundu.

Moderate

Distance

210km

Duration

6.5h

Elevation

1900m

Type

driving

Route Waypoints

Nairobi Start

-1.2864, 36.8172

Nanyuki Town

0.0097, 37.0731

Rutundu Camp

-0.0416, 37.4565

Highlights

Central Highlands sceneryViews of Mount KenyaMarania forest trackHigh altitude moorland drive

Nairobi to Meru to Rutundu

scenic drive from Nairobi to Marania Forest Station, the main entry point for Lake Rutundu.

Easy

Distance

243km

Duration

Elevation

320m

Type

driving

Route Waypoints

Nairobi Start

-1.2864, 36.8172

Embu Town

-0.5370, 37.4510

Meru Town

0.0569, 37.6402

Rutundu Camp

-0.0416, 37.4565

Highlights

Two alpine lakesHigh-altitude moorlandEndemic flora

Lake Alice Circuit

Gentle walk around the smaller but equally beautiful Lake Alice.

Easy

Distance

3.5km

Duration

1.5h

Elevation

80m

Type

hiking

Route Waypoints

Rutundu Cabin Start

-0.0417, 37.4632

South Shore Trail

-0.0428, 37.4643

Heather Descent

-0.0694, 37.4635

Valley Bend

-0.0718, 37.4646

Lake Alice Approach

-0.0737, 37.4639

Lake Alice End

-0.0752, 37.4640

Highlights

Peaceful atmosphereBird watchingPhotography

Best Time to Visit

January to March, July to October

Accommodations

Rutundu Log Cabins

LuxuryKES 56250/night

Guide Contacts

Peter Mutua

Mountain Guide

+254-720-234-***