Mount Ol Donyo Sabuk*, also called Kilimambogo (buffalo mountain, is a hidden gem day hike near Nairobi. Leave early via Thika Superhighway. Take exit at Kilimambogo/Ol Donyo Sabuk town and drive to KWS gate. It is 65km North East of Nairobi. This forested mountain in Machakos County gives you summit views of Mt Kenya, Kilimanjaro on a clear day, plus wildlife and history — all doable in one day from Nairobi.
Mount Ol Donyo Sabuk*, also called Kilimambogo (buffalo mountain, is a hidden gem day hike near Nairobi. Leave early via Thika Superhighway. Take exit at Kilimambogo/Ol Donyo Sabuk town and drive to KWS gate. It is 65km North East of Nairobi. This forested mountain in Machakos County gives you summit views of Mt Kenya, Kilimanjaro on a clear day, plus wildlife and history — all doable in one day from Nairobi.
Lord Macmillan, the colonial settler is buried here with his wife and dog.
Summit Viewpoint is 360° views. Mt Kenya to the north, Kilimanjaro to the south on clear mornings, Nairobi skyline west, Masinga Dam east.
Picnic Banda: Rest, snack, photos.
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Mount Ol Donyo Sabuk*, also called Kilimambogo (buffalo mountain, is a hidden gem day hike near Nairobi. Leave early via Thika Superhighway. Take exit at Kilimambogo/Ol Donyo Sabuk town and drive to KWS gate. It is 65km North East of Nairobi. This forested mountain in Machakos County gives you summit views of Mt Kenya, Kilimanjaro on a clear day, plus wildlife and history — all doable in one day from Nairobi. The hike is 9km one way, 18km return via main trail. Shorter 14km option via forest road. Takes approximately to summit and back to gate
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