The name of this park established in 1967, Ol Donyo Sabuk, means 'Large Mountain'. It is situated 85km north of Nairobi and has an excellent and clear view of Nairobi and other lowlands. Wildlife species that can be spotted here include buffalo, colobus monkeys, baboons, bushbuck, impala and dukier. The area also boasts of abudant birdlife.

Getting to Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
Road: From Thika proceed 22 km along the main Garissa road to Makutano junction. At Makutano follow the KWS sign and turn right, proceeding 3 km on all-weather murram road to Donyo town. At Donyo turn right  and proceed a further 2 km to the main gate.

The solitary mountain rises to 2,145m from an otherwise flat area. The steep ascent requires a 4WD vehicle.

Attractions at Ol Donyo Sabuk
The park's attraction is its beauty and views of both Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro. It teems with game including baboon, colobus, bushbuck, impala, duiker and abundant birdlife. The name 'Ol Donyo Sabuk' is Maasai for 'large Mountain'. Sabuk - mistakenly thought by many writers to mean 'Buffalo' whereas in actual fact Maasai call buffalo 'Olosowan'. Today some 250 buffalos roam the slopes. Kikuyu traditionalists call it Kea-Njahe, known as the 'Mountain of the Big Rain', one of Ngai's lesser homes.
 
Game viewing, bird watching, camping and picnicking.

Accommodation options at Ol Donyo Sabuk
Kenya Wildlife Service Self-Catering Accommodation: Sabuk House

Best time to visit
All year round