Distance from Nairobi: About 70km
Starting Point: Ol Donyo Sabuk Park Gate
Ending point: Ol Donyo Sabuk Park Gate
Walking Duration: 4 hours
Terrain: Rough boulder-strewn motorable road, with part of the hike along steep rocky trails.
Difficulty: Moderate, with some steep climbing.
The
Ol Donyo Sabuk mountain, also known as Kilimambogo or Buffalo Mountain,
is situated about 70km north-east of Nairobi, and about 25km east of
Thika town. It is a National Park under Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS)
that covers an area of about 20 square kilometres, with most of its
surface covered by a natural forest and inhabited by Buffaloes, monkeys,
antelopes and other grazers. Standing at 2145m above sea level at its
highest, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding plains and the
distant Nairobi to the south, Masinga Dam and Mt Kenya to the north, and
Mt Kilimanjaro to the west.
Cost for Kenyan Citizens/Residents is Kshs 2,500, and Non-Residents Kshs. 3,000.
Deposit of Kshs 1,500 to be paid by 21st August to confirm reservations, full balance to be paid by event date.
Payment Mode
Go to Mpesa menu
Select ‘Lipa na Mpesa’
Select ‘Buy Goods and Services’
Enter Whirlwind Adventures till number 181584
Then enter the amount and password
Confirm transaction completed l on 0722 153 753
COST INCLUDES;
- Conservation Fees
- Transport in a comfortable shuttle
- Armed Ranger
- Guides Fees
-Hiking
-A litre of drinking water
-A Visit to the 14 falls
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE;
- Tips
- Packed lunch
WHAT TO CARRY
- Wide brimmed hat
- comfortable Hiking shoes(preferably hiking boots)
-Identification documents
- a fun Spirit
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