Viewpoints in Samburu
Malaso Viewpoint: World’s End Viewpoint
The view of Losiolo Escarpment from the top of Malaso Point is a breathtaking centerpiece. It is most accessible from Nyahururu and Maralal along the C77 Nyahururu-Baragoi Road. It is also accessible without too much difficulty via C78 Archer’s Post-Wamba-Maralal-Malaso Road on a matching distance of 198 km that presents, in equal parts, fantastic scenery and bumpy driving along an all-weather road that is to be avoided over the rain season. At the moment, the C77 Road, tarmacked to Maralal town, 36 km outside of Malaso, is the quickest route.
Losiolo or Malaso Viewpoint, monikered as the World’s End for its sheer vastness, is composed of a picturesque mix of dandy peaks, craggy faces, sheer cliffs and jagged terraces that all roll down to Suguta Valley marked by a constellation of mud cones. Legend tells that the Suguta was once occupied by the mythological Lake Suguta which linked it to Lake Turkana. At Malaso Viewpoint the scale of the bleak, relatively flat floor of the Suguta Valley, niftily fringed by uplands east and west rising to 1,000 ms, is a dramatic scenery. Here, for hundreds of feet below the vast floor, varying with each season, is more a moonscape than a landscape.
The stunning views at Malaso Viewpoint can be even more striking during sunrise or sunset, as the light enhances the rugged terrain’s colors and shadows. What’s more, the contiguous upland area through beautiful forest stretches and extensive wheat farms is rather pretty. The local Samburu community who owns the land and turned it into a conservancy, offer guided walks along the breathtaking cliffs and down to the valley. The visit to Malaso is especially worthwhile on Saturdays, when there is a traditional market, patronized by Pokots’ and Samburus’, is held.
From stunning views of the Great Rift Valley to serene coastlines, Kenya is blessed with breathtaking viewpoints that offer travelers unforgettable panoramas. These destinations not only provide amazing photo backdrops but also inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world. Showcasing the diversity and beauty of our planet, these viewpoints are sure to leave an indelible mark on your journey.
Amazing Viewpoint Around Kenya
Busia County - Kakapel Rock, Embu County - Karue Hill, Riakanau Viewpoint, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Iten Viewpoint, Nyaru Viewpoint, Kolol Viewpoint, Homa Bay County - Lambwe Valley, Kisii County - Keroka Landscape, Kitui County - Ikoo Valley Viewpoint, Nzambani Rock, Kwale County - The Elephant Lookout, Laikipia County - Mukutan Ridge, Machakos County - Kanzalu Thui Stone, Makueni County - Makongo Viewpoint, Thwake Dam Viewpoint, Meru County - Kierra Ridge, Mwonyo Valley, Nakuru County - The Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, Elementaita Viewpoint, Menengai Viewpoint, Nandi County: Nandi Rock, Tabolwa Rock, Ketbarak Viewpoint, Nyamira County - The Emanga Ridge, Nyandarua County - Gitwe Viewpoint, Heni Viewpoint, Kinangop Plateau, Samburu County - Ngurunit Valley, El Barta Plains, Malaso (Losiolo) Viewpoint, Taita Taveta County - Vuria Hill, Lion's Bluff, Mudanda Rock, Shetani Lava, Mzima Springs, Chaimu Crater, Salaita Hill, Tharaka Nithi County - Kierra, Nithi Bridge Viewpoint, Trans Nzoia County - Endebess (Elephant) Viewpoint, West Pokot County - Kapkoris Hill Viewpoint, Kaisagat Viewpoint, The Marich Pass Centre, Turkwel Gorge
Samburu County, in northern Kenya, offers stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique wildlife. Known for its stunning mountains, hills, remote wilderness, traditional Samburu culture, and less-visited national reserves, the county provides an authentic experience away from the popular safari circuit.
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50 Destinations in Samburu County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, west then south - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Shaba National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Archer's Post, Chanler’s Falls, Umoja Cultural Village, Nashipa Eco Camp, Lion's Cave Camp, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Ewaso Lions, Kalama Conservancy, Saruni Samburu Lodge, Westgate Conservancy, Rhodia Mann Museum, Meibai Conservancy, Mount Ololokwe, Namunyak Community Conservancy, Sarara Camp, Singing Wells, Reteti Sanctuary, Mathews Range, Kitich Camp, Sera Conservancy, Saruni Rhino Camp, Ndoto Mountains, Mlima Tatu, Ngurunit, Ngurunit Rock Pools, Camp Ndotto, Mount Nyiru, Desert Rose, El Barta, Samburu Hills, Baragoi Deanery, Nachola Site, Napong Hills, Losiolo Escarpment, Emuruangogolak, Kirisia Forest, Ngari Hill Lodge, Maralal Safari Lodge, Yale Camp, Maralal Camel Derby, Kenyatta House Maralal, Loroghi Plateau, Engare Narok Sanctuary, Lake Mbaringon
Know More About Samburu County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
What’s The Air Like In Samburu?
Samburu is almost always hot! The driest months are January and February. The mean annual temperature is 29oC, with fast blowing winds especially on the lowlands. Rain is temporal and erratic.
What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.25?
Over 80% of Samburu lies within the fragile arid to semi-arid ecological vast block of Kenya. Altitude, excepting the ranges and mountains, varies from 2040 ms to 600 ms asl.
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