Nairobi: Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park Day Trip

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Escape the city and explore Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park. Choose between a guided hike or a relaxed drive to the summit, and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Highlights

  • Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you explore Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
  • Choose between a guided hike or a relaxed drive to the summit of the mountain
  • Spot buffalo herds, bushbuck, mongoose, and over 100 bird species in the park
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kenya, the Yatta Plateau, and Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Explore historical landmarks, including the grave of Lord William Macmillan

Description

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the cool, refreshing air of Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, a lush mountain rising dramatically from the Athi plains. Known locally as “The Mountain of the Buffalo,” this park offers a peaceful, crowd-free alternative to Kenya’s busy reserves. Begin your adventure at the park gate, where you enter a world of thick forest, chirping birds, and playful colobus monkeys leaping through the trees. As you ascend, enjoy scenic stops and wildlife sightings — including buffalo herds, bushbuck, mongoose, and more than 100 bird species. Choose between a guided hike or a relaxed drive to the summit. At the peak, the landscape opens into unforgettable views stretching toward Mount Kenya, the Yatta Plateau, and even Mount Kilimanjaro on exceptionally clear mornings. Along the way, explore historical landmarks including the grave of Lord William Macmillan and learn how this mysterious mountain became part of Kenya’s colonial and local folklore. Perfect for photographers, hikers, couples, families, and anyone craving fresh mountain air, this tour is a refreshing blend of wildlife, scenery, and heritage.

Includes

Guided hike or drive to the summit Wildlife sightings Scenic stops Historical landmarks exploration transportation to Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park

Important Information

  • The park offers a peaceful, crowd-free alternative to Kenya’s busy reserves. Unforgettable views stretching toward Mount Kenya, the Yatta Plateau, and even Mount Kilimanjaro on clear mornings.

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