Guests in camping chairs on the crater rim next to a tent

Night on the rim

2 days, 1 night
Moderate
Price on request

Hike the rim, explore the caves, then sleep at the edge of the crater and wake up to the sun coming over the Rift Valley.

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How the day goes

Draft: Daniel and Timothy still have to check this plan. They change it to fit your group anyway.

Meet at the conservancy gate and pay entry and camping fees in cash.
Walk the rim to the crater view point and the peak.
Explore the lava caves and the Baboon Parliament.
Pitch your tent at the edge of the crater and light the fire as the sun goes down. Nights are cold, so bring a warm layer.
Wake up early for the sun coming over the Rift Valley.
Pack up and walk back to the gate.

Included

Rim hike and caves
Campsite and campfire
Firewood

What it costs

The guide fee depends on your group and what you want to do. Daniel or Timothy sends it on WhatsApp. On top of that, these fees are paid in cash:

	Visiting	Resident	Citizen
Entry, adult, per day	US$30	KES 1,000	KES 1,000
Camping, per adult per night	KES 1,000	KES 1,000	KES 1,000
Firewood, per night	KES 1,000	KES 1,000	KES 1,000
Motorbike, one way	KES 1,000	KES 1,000	KES 1,000

Child rates: ask when you book. Getting there and when to come

Bring

Walking shoes with grip
5 litres of water per person per day
Hat and sunscreen
Warm layer for the evening
Head torch (for the caves)
Cash for the gate fees

On this trip

A pickup truck and a tent at the campsite on the rim

Ask about this trip

WhatsApp opens with your request written out. Nothing is booked until we reply.

TripDateAdultsChildren under 16

Where are you from? Visiting Kenya Kenyan resident Kenyan citizen

Pick us up by motorbike from Mai Mahiu or Suswa townYour nameAnything we should know? optional

What you'll pay at least

Conservancy entry≈ US$120
Camping fee≈ US$16
Firewood≈ US$8

Known costs ≈ US$143

Not included yet, sent to you on WhatsApp: guide fee.

Conservancy fees go to the Mount Suswa Conservancy Trust and are paid in cash. The guide fee depends on your group size, how long you stay and what you want to do.

WhatsApp Daniel WhatsApp Timothy

Pick either one: Daniel (+254 721 357 415) or Timothy (+254 758 332 051). WhatsApp opens with your request written out. Nothing is booked until they reply.