Ol Donyo Sabuk

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is the place to visit in Kenya to get a glimpse of the eclectic mix of native wildlife. It is located in Machako County. It is the ideal location for camping, trekking and viewing indigenous wildlife. Fourteen Falls is located just outside the park and is a major highlight as the sight of waterfalls gushing down is spectacular.

Bushbucks, leopards, aardvarks, baboons, buffaloes, Impala, Duiker and other animals can be spotted here. Buffaloes are the dominant animal in the Ol Donyo Sabuk, with over 200 of them. There are also over 45 species of birds, including forest bird species, open savannah grassland birds and wetland and waterbird species. The park is also home to African hawk-eagle, different types of weavers, sunbirds, pied wagtail, Buzzard, morning dove and more. Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is on a small mountain covered by a forest, and the summit offers a stunning view of Mount Kenya. There is only a singular route to hike up to the summit, which passes through the Fourteen Falls and leads to the spectacular view 360 metres above sea level. It is an easy trek with very rewarding views. The graves of the founder of the park, Lord William Macmillan, his wife and their dog can be found near the summit. You can also opt for a car safari to spot game rather than a trek.