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Ol Donyo Sabuk (Kilimambogo) Summit Hike
This hike climbs Ol Donyo Sabuk, also called Kilimambogo ('buffalo mountain'), from the national park gate near Donyo town to its forested 2,145 m summit. The route mixes forest footpaths with the dirt road that winds up the mountain, with views over the Athi plains and, on clear days, Mount Kenya.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 6.5–10 km one way to the summit depending on how much of the footpath you use instead of the longer dirt road; 2–3 hours up. The park gate is open 6 am–7 pm and is reached from Thika via the Garissa road and Donyo town. Start in the morning, carry water and expect mud in the rainy seasons.
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-1.1010, 37.2508
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Hike with a KWS ranger through montane forest
- Reach the 2,145 m summit
- Look for buffalo and colobus monkeys
- Visit the graves of Sir William Northrup McMillan and his wife near the summit
- See Fourteen Falls near Thika on the way home
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+681 m
Total Descent
-0 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
104.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.46
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
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Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 19.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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