The 2hrs drive towards Nanyuki as always very picturesque with amazing views of Mt. Kenya and the Aberdares, the real adventure starts with the 58km drive towards Dol Dol town, slightly half of this road is tarmacked leaving a rugged terrain for the rest of the way back into Samburu country with amazing views across the Lekurruki Plains all the way to the sacred Mount Ololokwe.
We crossed numerous luggas, always take precaution while crossing them as a small miscalculatin might get you stuck in some sort of quick sand, secondly, before crossing a lugga have an advance party check the exit side of the intended route, many a time we have gone into a lugga only to find that the exit side is unpassable creating more risk by making numerous turn arounds.
With the assistance of the rangers, we got to Wakumbe Hills Campsite, the drive to the camp is breathtaking and our arrival was rewarded by the amazing views. Rangers here are extremely knowledgeable and will assist you settle down very quickly.
The night was chilled and the sky without a hint of cloud cover – millions of stars, constellations plus the odd night sounds made the night beautiful and nostalgic.
FACTS
• There are other campsites in Naibunga – Tiamamut and Sunyai.
• Clean water is only available at the Naibunga upper HQ, One must carry drinking water
• Rangers are provided at an additional nominal fee and they come self sufficient
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