Nkiloriti Group Ranch

Nkiloriti group ranch derives its name from El-Kiloriti meaning Acacia nilotica. Here the terrain is rugged and hilly, drained by the Sinyai and Kipsing rivers. Nkiloriti neighbours Morupusi and Kijabe group ranchers, and is a member of Naibunga Conservancy, which was set up with the aim to promote sustainable natural resource management, and improve/diversify economic livelihoods of the community. Of its 7,000 acres, members of the group ranch have set aside 3,000 acres for wildlife conservation managed by the Kijabe Trust.

Camping

The campsite is well treed on a high hill with views over the Kipsing valley. The community have plans to develop camping facilities including toilets and a water tank.

Adventure

Nkiloriti has many challenging walking routes, with options to hike into the Kipsing valley.

Facilities / Services: Firewood, day-time rangers & night watchman, Safaricom network in places. Nearest collection point for water is Il Polei town. Temporary toilets must be dug and covered on departure.

Directions: Approximately 70 kms (2½ hours) from Nanyuki town, & 4-wheel drive vehicle required. See Il Polei Conservancy for directions to Il Polei barrier. After Il Polei town take the next left turn, and keep on main road, after 17kms there is a junction and bear right. After a further ….. kms there is a small junction (known as Kimani’s Junction) – meet guide here.

Info / Bookings: C/O The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille,

Tel: 020 204 7491

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