Mount Ololokwe is in the Samburu area near Archer’s Post, and the Nairobi–Ololokwe journey is roughly 6–7 hours, making an overnight trip much more practical than a rushed day trip. The summit hike commonly takes around 3–5 hours, depending on fitness and pace.
Absolutely. For a 2-day Mount Ololokwe weekend trip from Nairobi, with a minimum of 4-5 people
🏔️ MOUNT OLOLOKWE WEEKEND ADVENTURE – 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
Departure: Nairobi
Minimum group: 5 people
Destination: Mount Ololokwe / Sabache, Samburu
Transport: Private vehicle from Nairobi
Recommended departure: Saturday morning
Return: Sunday evening
| Category | Kenyan Citizens | Kenya/East African Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | From KSh 20,000 | From KSh 22,000 | From KSh 25,000 |
| Minimum group | 5 people | 5 people | 5 people |
| Transport Nairobi–Ololokwe–Nairobi | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1-night camping accommodation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camping equipment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mount Ololokwe hiking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local Samburu mountain guide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meals – Day 1 | Lunch/Dinner | Lunch/Dinner | Lunch/Dinner |
| Meals – Day 2 | Breakfast/Lunch | Breakfast/Lunch | Breakfast/Lunch |
| Mountain/conservancy fees | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drinking water during hike | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional tour coordination | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Price range:
🇰🇪 Kenyans – KSh 20,000 pp
🇰🇪 Residents – KSh 22,000 pp
🌍 Non-residents – KSh 25,000 pp
For agroup of 10 hikers + (15,000Ksh Per person)
Note: These are package starting rates for a minimum of 5 participants. Exact conservation/community charges should be confirmed with the local conservancy before each departure because published third-party rates vary.
🗓️ DAY 1 – NAIROBI → MOUNT OLOLOKWE
5:00 AM – Meet and depart Nairobi
Travel north through:
Nairobi → Nanyuki → Isiolo → Archer’s Post → Sabache/Mount Ololokwe
8:00 AM – Breakfast stop around Nanyuki/Isiolo
Continue towards northern Kenya.
12:30–1:30 PM – Arrive at Mount Ololokwe/Sabache
Check in at the campsite, have lunch and settle into camp.
3:30 PM – Short nature walk / viewpoint
Relax and enjoy the dramatic views of the Samburu plains.
5:30 PM – Sunset experience
Enjoy sunset views around the mountain and camp.
7:00 PM – Dinner & campfire
Overnight camping at Mount Ololokwe.
🥾 DAY 2 – MOUNT OLOLOKWE SUMMIT → NAIROBI
3:00 AM – Wake up
Tea/coffee and light breakfast.
5:40 AM – Begin summit hike
Start the ascent with a local Samburu guide.
The trail is steep and rocky in sections, so good hiking shoes and reasonable fitness are important.
7:00–8:00 AM – Reach the upper plateau/summit area
Enjoy:
- Sunrise and panoramic views
- Samburu plains
- Photography
- Indigenous vegetation
- Rock formations
- Wildlife/birdwatching opportunities
8:30 AM – Begin descent
10:30 AM–11:30 PM – Return to camp
Freshen up and have lunch.
1:00 PM – Depart Mount Ololokwe
Drive back through Archer’s Post, Isiolo and Nanyuki.
7:00–8:00 PM – Arrive in Nairobi
End of the Mount Ololokwe Weekend Adventure.
🎒 WHAT TO CARRY
- Comfortable hiking shoes/boots
- 2–3 litres of drinking water
- Hat/cap
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light jacket/fleece
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Headlamp/torch
- Personal toiletries
- Small backpack
- Camera/phone
- Power bank
- Sleeping bag if you prefer your own
- Personal medication
- Extra clothes
- Snacks
Include
- Transport
- Food
- Guide and all fees
- Tents
- Security
⭐ PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
2 Days | 1 Night | Mount Ololokwe | Samburu | Minimum 5 People
