Yearning for an ultimate adventurous experience at Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park? The park is enticing to hikers, day trippers, and family adventurers, to get away from the busyness of life.
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As one of the national parks in Kenya with an interesting history, Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park offers a great outdoor experience! This makes it be included as one of the attractions in Kenya.
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Interesting abouts of Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
Ol Donyo Sabuk means a large mountain in Maasai. This park was established in 1967. The area was once a farm owned by Sir William Northrup Macmillan in 1901. The farm at the time, hired the father of the late Tom Mboya to work on his farm as a sisal laborer.
On different occasions, Sir William hosted the former American President Theodore Roosevelt and British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. This was when they were on their game-hunting trips to Kenya.
In 1960, Wanjiku Kahore arrived on the ranch with her then-coveted linen business making a grand entry that turned Ol Donyo into a trading center.
There was an existing labor population that saw the growth of the business. Locals rewarded her by naming the adjacent trading centre after her. She was one of the most prominent businesswomen in the world.
McMillan Castle lies in the east of the park and the home is currently used for the production of pineapples. The locals in the area wonder why the couple put up such a huge area of settlement without children.
Interestingly, the area is enough to put three basketball pitches! The house is so big that the couple spent one year in one wing of the house and another year in another wing of the same house!
There is a section called the clubhouse, Kilavu, that hosts wild parties. Colonel Ewart Grogan was used to leading in the wine-tossing and spiced the sideshows that gained international recognition.
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park Location
The park is 65 km away from Nairobi, 1 hour away. The park can also be accessed via the Fourteen Falls on the Athi River. The park sits in an area of 20 kilometers and is built on the slopes and summit of Ol Donyo Sabuk hills.
Accessing Ol Donyo Sabuk Summit
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park hike up to the mountain takes 3 hours but in the company of a ranger. At 7kms, towards the summit lies a burial site of Sir William McMillan.
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park location is favourable for adventurers to have a reward of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro at a distance, after reaching the top.
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park Charges
The Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park entrance fees are as follows
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park entrance fees for EAC Citizen
Adult- KES 400
Child- KES 250
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park entrance fees for the Rest Of Africa
Adult- USD 20
Child- USD 15
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park entrance fees for International Visitors
Adult- USD 30
Child- USD 20
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park Camping fees
Special Camp
Resident
Adult- KES 250
Child- KES 200
Non-Resident
Adult- USD 35
Child- USD20
Public Campsite
Resident
Adult- KES 200
Child- KES 150
Non-Resident
Adult- USD 20
Child- USD 15
Visitor experience in Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
Below are visitor experiences that will amaze you on your visit to Ol Sonyo Sabuk Park.
Attractions in Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
1. Wildlife
Like any other national park in Kenya, this park is blessed with wildlife species. Wildlife includes more than 200 herds of buffaloes, leopards, Mongoose, bush babies, Python, Sykes monkeys, and 45 bird species. Tree species include African Olive, Croton, and pencil cedar.
More snake species are found in Sibiloi National Park Kenya.
2. Fourteen Falls
Inside the park lies the noisy and beautiful Fourteen Falls. The falls are significant to the traditional and religious sites that contributed to a lot of migrants and residents of the area.
3. Mount Ol Donyo Sabuk
This mountain rises at a height of 2,145 meters. To get to the starting point of the hike, a land cruiser is needed then, a hike from there begins on foot. You will come across the graves of the McMillan family, including their house help, and their dog who was buried before the summit.
4. Scenic view of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro
The park is positioned in a way that one can see two of the majestic mountains in Kenya and Africa. The highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the highest mountain in Kenya, Mount Kenya.
Activities in Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
1. Game Viewing
Either in a safari vehicle or a guided walking safari, all the animals in the park can be viewed in large numbers. Carry a binocular to be able to sight different bird species.
2. Visiting the Fourteen Falls
The Fourteen Falls are majestic and beautiful and rewards with breathtaking scenes making it one of the attractions in Kenya. These waterfalls are Kenya’s most beautiful attraction.
3. Hiking and Mountain climbing
An Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park hike is a bit challenging depending on a person’s fitness level. It is one of the best hiking trails in Kenya. The top isn’t lonely because nature rewards you with amazing landscapes and a beautiful overview of the surroundings.
Hiking in Kenya can also be done on;
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Mount Longonot National Park
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Ngong Hills- which is a top attraction in Nairobi Kenya
- Hell’s Gate National Park, and many more
4. Camping
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park camping is an exciting activity with family, and friends, or a solo getaway at a fee as mentioned earlier in the article.
From the sun rising to the sun setting and music from birds, an Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park camping is a relaxing experience.
Best time to visit Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
The best time to visit the park is from January to March which is the dry season. In this season, it is favorable for game-watching, camping, mountain climbing, and hiking. April to June is wet and hot, while July to October is warm and dry.
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park Accommodation
There are accommodations ranging from luxury to mid and budget, according to your preference. These accommodations include
- Chania tourist lodge
- Cool Tavern House
- Blue post-Guesthouse
- Trade Winds lodges
- Ol Donyo Sabuk Resort
Campsites
- Rocky Hyrax
- Summit campsite
- Turaco campsite
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Conclusion
This park is located 65 km away from Nairobi at the foot of the hills.
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