Oldonyo Sapuk Private Hiking Tour: Full-Day Adventure from Nairobi with Rich Historical Significance
Embark on a full-day private hiking tour to Oldonyo Sapuk from Nairobi. Discover the rich historical significance of this mountain and enjoy a thrilling adventure. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park - Welcome to this exciting hiking tour. Our guide will be ready to pick you from your city based hotel ready for the tour. The ride to the base of Oldonyo sapuk takes 1.5 hours. After clearance at the gate and Guides briefing, you are set for the 5 hours hiking tour. The guides are friendly and will be ready to assist where necessary. Dominated by a small mountain covered in montane forest, the Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is home to 45 species of birds including the white-browed sparrow weaver, grey- headed sparrow weaver, African pied wagtail, mourning dove, augur buzzard, African hawk eagle and purple-breasted sunbird. Buffalo are the dominant animals in the ecosystem and other wildlife include bushbucks, leopards, olive baboons, aardvarks, porcupines, mongoose, pythons and monitor lizard. Near the peak is the grave of Lord Macmillan, his wife and their dog. Also, there is an extra grave of one Louise, who started working for the Macmillan’s when she was age 13 until her death.The mountain’s summit also offers visitors scenic views of Mount Kenya. You can see as far as the city of Nairobi from the peak of the mountain. You will descend slowly and exit the park.
Lunch stop will be at Oldonyo sapuk resort and later depart for nairobi and drop a your city hotel.
What's Included
- Guide and Guiding fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- National park admission fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
This is an ideal excursion for those craving a genuine adventure and trekking experience. The Mountain boasts the fascinating history of Lord William Northrup McMillan, the first man of non-native descent to establish residence here. The five-hour ascent and descent provides an invigorating exercise, leaving you in good form and eager for another round. It’s most advantageous to reserve this tour either prior to or following wildlife and cultural safaris.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
