Itinerary.

6:15 a.m. Meet up at International House Parking, City Hall Way.

Boarding opens. 6:30 a.m.

Departure for Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park.

08:15 a.m. Arrival at Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park.

The Park History:

• Ol Donyo Sabuk was once home to Lord William Northrop Macmillan whose house still stands at the foot of the mountain.
• Lord William Northrop Macmillan was an American soldier who was knighted by the King of England.
• He and his wife arrived in Kenya in 1901 to carry out hunting expeditions.
• They were philanthropists who established the Macmillan Library in central Nairobi.
• Lord Northrop together with his wife, house help, and their family dog were buried at a site seven kilometres along the terrain that leads to the summit of the mountain.

About Mt. Kilimambogo & Expectations.

• Mt. Kilimambogo rises to 2,145m above sea level on a gentle 6km trail.
• The round hike to the summit and back to the gate covers approximately 12km and is typically completed within 4-6 hours of hiking at a moderate pace.
• If you like a slightly bigger challenge, you can skip the footpath and take your entire hike on the dirt road winding up the mountain.

This adds 3km to your hike each way.

• Expect breathtaking views of the surroundings along the way, as you trek through the virgin forest.
• Mt. Kilimambogo is a beginner-friendly mountain for all new hikers. And for the veterans, it is a friendly reminder of why you love hiking.
• Mountaineering not only presents a good cardio workout but it is a good way to spend time with friends and family.

There is something so pure about hiking.

• Maybe it is the constant encouragement from others that you are almost at the peak or the clean air that tickles away the motor fumes from the busy town life.
• One sure result you must expect is the sense of well-being that after a hike!
• Along the hiking terrain, you may spot several species of birds ranging from the African pied wagtail to the African hawk-eagle.
• You may also see bushbucks, olive baboons, mongooses, and aardvarks.
• If you are lucky enough you may spot buffaloes that have reduced in number as the years go by.
• There are several observing points on your way to the summit at which you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Ol Donyo Sabuk area.
• The summit is located 9 kilometres from the main gate. It serves both as a picnic site and a camping site.
• The summit offers a panoramic view of Mount Kenya and if you have your binoculars a good view of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
• Make a short stop to view the fall, it is worthwhile.
• See broad cascade of white water plunging 30 meters over a precipice with many lips giving rise to the name, "Fourteen Falls".
• Enjoy the cool air which will give you the much needed relief from the hustle and bustle of busy life of town.

8:45 a.m. Hike Starts

18:30 p.m. Mandatory turn-back and descent

05:00 p.m. Departure for Nairobi

Notes:

• Please be punctual; latecomers will be left behind and forfeit the entire amount paid up.
• Thika Road pickups should make arrangements with the team lead by 8 p.m. on the eve of the event.
• Pickup stops will be no longer than 5 minutes.
• There will be no shopping stops in the morning.
• Please stock your supplies by the eve of the event.
• Please adhere to the set turn-back time.
• Punctual departure for Nairobi means everyone gets back to Nairobi on time.

Activities.

Road trip from Nairobi to Ol Donyo Sabuk and back

• View spectacular sites within the expanse Delmonte farms
• Visit the gravesite of lord Mac Millan, his wife, house girl and their dog
• Visit the Ol Donyo Sabuk National Reserve Spectacular view of Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro from the top of the hill
• Visit the historical 14 falls
• Hike in a group and make new friends as well a business acquittances

How to prepare for the hike

• Engage in active cardio exercises such as aerobics, walking, running, cycling, and swimming among others the week prior to the event.
• Set aside the day before the hike for resting -- take a break from exercises.
• Increase your hydration by at least two days to the hike.
• Purpose to get enough rest the night before the hike.
• Increase your carbohydrate intake two days before the hike. This helps boost your energy reserves.
• If on intermittent fasting or on a diet, take a break in the period one day before and after the hike.
• Cut your toe nails, please, cut your toe nails!
• Have a generous breakfast before stepping out of the house -- or at least 3 hours before the start of the event.
• This ensures that most of the food has been digested by the time you begin the hike, giving you the much-needed energy while ensuring your stomach is not too full for comfort.
• Use the bathroom before leaving the house.This avoids unnecessary bathroom breaks on the commute and during the hike.

Set your mind up for conquering yourself.

Hiking is 90% mindset, 10% physical preparation.

Once you win the battle in your mind, everything else contributes less than 10%.

You can do it!