Ever thought of an astonishing outdoor experience inside the Great Rift Valley in Kenya? Mount Suswa Conservancy gives you an opportune chance to explore one of the Great Rift Valley’s attractions in its floor.
This guided article on Mount Suswa Conservancy will touch on Mount Suswa entrance fee and Mount Suswa hike. Mount Suswa Conservancy is also one of the attractions in Kenya. It is perfect for a day trip hike like Ol Donyo Sabuk
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Mount Suswa Conservancy Location
Mount Suswa is among the few Mountains, located inside the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. It is about 50 km away from Nairobi Town and lies in two counties which are Kajiado and Narok.
It covers an area of about 270 km2 and gives you a chance to exploit and engage in various activities. Some of which include game viewing, bird watching, Mount Suswa hike and cultural experience.
One of the fun facts about the Mountain, is that it is one of Kenya’s active volcanoes closest to Nairobi town.
It is also located south of Mount Longonot, another one of the best hiking trails in Kenya within the Rift Valley floor.
Mount Suswa Kenya Accessibility
Via Road- The Conservancy can be accessed via the Maai Mahiu-Nairobi Road. On your way, you get to enjoy the scenic views of the Rift Valley as you meander along its escarpments.
Via SGR- Via train to Suswa town, one gets to experience the up-close picturesque views of the Great Rift Valley.
Mount Suswa Attractions
Wildlife Species
Mount Suswa Conservancy harbors a variety of wildlife such as Giraffes, Baboons, Mongoose, Leopards among others.
Inside the crater there are also a variety of snake species and breathtaking views of the unspoilt flora. Down into the crater there are steam jets and several springs making it a wonderous experience.
Mount Suswa
Ever thought of a “Get lost Adventure”? This adventurous conservancy offers you an authentic experience whereby you can hike up the mountain and inside the crater.
There are several peaks whereby the highest elevation being at 2356km and going round the crater is about 26km.
The mountain does entail a number of hiking routes and so it is highly advisable to ask the locals, and they will help you. However, Mount Suswa hike is best accessed from the north and northeast.
Lava Caves
The mountain does have caves which some acts as sleeping habitats for bats and even baboons giving them the name “Baboons parliament”.
Ever come across the BBC documentary “The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart”? Mount Suswa tends to be featured showcasing as Baboons entering one of these caves to shelter from Leopards.
The exploration of the stunning lava caves network gives one a vast knowledge of how they came to be.
Culture
The conservancy is owned by the Maasai community as there are many Maasai homesteads surrounding at the base of the Mountain. They also do have a way around the mountain’s grasslands where they do graze their cattle.
There are set up roadblocks whereby the Maasai are responsible for asking unofficial fee for one to access the conservancy. The fee is then used to preserve the biodiversity in the conservancy
Best things to do in Mount Suswa Conservancy
Thinking of fun activities to participate while carrying out your visit to this great conservancy? Be ready as with help of our Naicef guide you will get to experience once in a lifetime moment.
Hiking. Got any hiking gears? Mount Suswa tends to offer you with a chance to hike up the mountain. The Mountain is among the simplest hiking trails in Kenya, so one can get to opt any hiking trail as there are several peaks.
Game Viewing. Get to encounter with a variety of wild species while in their natural habitats such as the Mighty Giraffes and Zebras or even the rare Hyrax.
Camping. Ever thought of spending a night in the wild? Mount Suswa Kenya offers you an opportunity to escape from the day-to-day civilization and enjoy this volcanic wonder.
Cultural Immersion experience. Care to try out a new fashion like a Maasai type of thing? Mount Suswa Conservancy enables you to get to have a cultural experience. Here you will get to have friendly interaction with the Maasai people. You will also find the Maasais at the Masai Mara National Reserve. Get to;
- Engage in traditional activities such as Cow milking and Beadmaking.
- Learn about the Maasai rituals such as Marriages
- Experience overnight stays in the Maasai’s homestead.
Mount Suswa Entrance Fee
To be able to access this wonderous conservancy, here are the Mount Suswa entrance fee;
Residents: Ksh 1000
Citizens: Ksh 300
Non-Resident Adult: USD 30
Non-Resident Child: USD 10
Best Time to visit Mount Suswa Conservancy
The conservancy can be accessible throughout the year, but the best period is the dry season. This season is usually between January to March as you get to enjoy the views of mother nature.
Accommodations Near Mount Suswa Conservancy
Where to stay in Mount Suswa conservancy? Some of the luxurious places to spend the night are;
1.Suswa Ranch Resort- it is a perfect getaway choice for a vacational experience in the countryside. They do offer stand-alone cottages, self-contained houses and even self-contained rooms in considerate of your preference.
It is located a kilometer away off Mai Mahiu-Narok Road and is about 30km away from Mount Suswa via the Oldoinyo Nyukie Road.
2.Maragateaway Hotel & Resort. It is a 3-star hotel offering various services such as accommodation, conference facilities and swimming pool. It also offers scenic views of Mount Longonot making it a pristine place to spend your vacation.
It is located 40km away from the conservancy and gives out free transport from Suswa Station as it is only 3 minutes away from the station.
3.Oloiparak Hotel. Situated in Nairagie Ngare, is Oloiparak Hotel which is a 4-star hotel. It is located 38km away from Mount Suswa Kenya and offers accommodation, a restaurant, a bar and a free private parking.
The hotel offers various rooms such as a standard, deluxe and budget double rooms at a reasonable rate.
4.Miti Mingi Eco Camp. The camp is strategically nestled under a canopy of indigenous trees hence the Swahili name ‘Miti Mingi’ meaning a lot of trees. It offers permanent self-contained tents with private washrooms in single, double, twin and triple beds.
It is located 500m from Ololaimutiek Masai Mara gate making it an almost 4hrs drive from Mount Suswa.
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