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Sabache Camp - Mount Ololokwe

Samburu County, Northern Kenya  >  Kenya

Sabache Camp is a special place because in the valley where it is located you can find an abundance of birds. Wonderful birds like Red-and-yellow Barbet.

Added* by Timothy Nderitu Rendell
Most recent update 6 rujna 2025

Description

Sabache Camp is located in an acacia and thorn tree forested valley below Mount Ololokwe. On a 2 to 4 hour walk you might be able to spot over 50 different bird species which are common in the dry country of Northern Kenya such as Fischer's Starling, Speckle-fronted Weaver and Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill. In addition, from October to March you will be able to spot winter migratory birds like European Roller and Steppe Eagle.

Details

Access

Sabache Camp is located about 350 km north of Nairobi. The camp is reachable by car and from Nairobi it is a five and half hour drive. Press P on the map for directions or coordinates. It is best to explore the area by foot and the camp can provide you with a very knowlegable Samburu guide.

Sabache Camp is set in a private nature reserve spread over 500 square miles of some of the most pristine East African wilderness. It is an ecotourism project that strives to show “an intact habitat is worth more than one developed”. Sabache is 100% owned, operated by, and benefits the local indigenous Samburu community.

Terrain and Habitat

Valley , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Dry , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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