Shompole Hike N Camp

From: 24-May-2025 05:00
From: 25-May-2025 18:30
Difficulty: 2

Shompole Hike N Camp at the border of Kenya and Tanzania is a camp full of splendour. We explore deep in the Rift Valley in the plains of Maasailand past Lake Magadi is a gem with Lake Natron in the foreground.

Shompole Hill rising from the floor of the Rift to an altitude of 950m asl by the shores of Lake Natron. You will explore with a hike up the Noonkoile View Point with excellent views of Lake Natron below and Mount Lengai in Tanzania.

Day 1

The road trip to Shompole is exciting with stopovers at Magadi to take in the pink beauty. Later drive along the shore of the lake towards Oloika. Early afternoon will mark your arrival at camp. Soon after settling in camp your are free to take a walk along river Ewaso Ngiro. For those who wish to indulge more into the landscape a swim under the Shompole sun is just perfect.

Later in the evening, we head back to camp for an evening around the bonfire as we enjoy dinner.

Day 2:

Early morning after some light breakfast we start our hike up Shompole hill from the camp at the base. Shompole Hike N Camp trail wades through the acacia dotted ridges. In addition different view points along the trail reveal even more beauty of the Rift with every step. The Nguruman Escarpment, Loita Hills, Lake Magadi, Lake Natron and Mount Lengai.

The trail up to the peak takes about 3.5 hours up and 1.5 hours down.

Approx distance; 18km
Time; 6hours
Elevation; 950m

We know you yearn to spend more time OUTSIDE and camping is just a perfect fit. Further, you get to interact more with the trails, the local people, and fellow campers. If you would like to join more camping trips check out our Hike N Camp page here

Comfortable running shoes or hiking boot
Hiking/gym pants (avoid jeans)
Polyester T-shirt (like the football jerseys) carry an extra one to change after the hike
Head-torch
A change of clothes after the hike and for your travel back to Nairobi
Sunglasses
Hat/cap
Camera
Binoculars
Drinking water (3litres)
Sunscreen (Arimis oK) and Insect repellent
Heavy snack or picnic Lunch
Energy Bars
Poncho or a light Rain Jacket
Safety; head torch, match and whistle
Avoid unnecessary Items
Finally, carry loads of fun with you and tag along with a friend!!

International House, Nairobi

Transport to and from Shompole
Conservancy fee
Guide fee
All camping gear( 2 man tent shared, carry your sleeping bag )
4 meals; Lunch, Evening tea and snacks, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch

Book your space by sending a non-refundable booking fee of KES. 5,000/- via Lipa na Mpesa Paybill no. 5211729 Account SHOMPOLE by 19th May 2025 and the balance by 23rd May 2025. Cancellation Policy If you cancel more than 48 hours before your scheduled trip departure, a 50% of the fee will be charged. If you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled trip departure, no refund fees will be provided. No shows are responsible for 100% of trip fees.