05:00 AM – Pick up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and depart Nairobi.

08:00 AM – Stop in Nanyuki for breakfast and a short visit to the Equator.

09:00 AM – Continue through Isiolo and Archer's Post towards Mount Ololokwe.

01:30 PM – Arrive at the base camp near Sabache Village.

02:00 PM – Lunch and check in at the campsite.

03:30 PM – Relax, explore the surrounding area, or interact with the local Samburu community.

06:30 PM – Dinner around the campfire.

Overnight: Camping at the base of Mount Ololokw

03:00 AM – Wake-up call with tea or coffee.

03:10 AM – Begin the hike to the summit using headlamps.

06:30 AM – Arrive at the summit in time for sunrise.

Enjoy:

• Panoramic views of Samburu County
• The Matthews Range
• Buffalo Springs and Shaba landscapes
• Photography and a short rest

08:00 AM – Begin descending.

10:30 AM – Return to base camp.

11:00 AM – Brunch and freshen up.

12:00 PM – Depart for Nairobi.

04:00 PM – Stop in Nanyuki for refreshments.

07:00–08:00 PM – Arrive back in Nairobi (traffic dependent).

Hiking Information

• Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
• Summit Elevation: Approximately 2,000 m above sea level
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours up, 2–3 hours down
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Best Time: June–October and December–March
• Suitable for: Beginners with good fitness and experienced hikers.

Recommended Packing List

• Hiking boots
• Daypack
• Warm jacket or fleece
• Rain jacket
• Headlamp
• Reusable water bottles (2–3 litres)
• Snacks
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Camera
• Personal toiletries
• Sleeping bag (if camping)