Ol Doinyo Orok means “the black hill” in Maa. It is situated in between Namanga and Maili tisa towns, about 285km from Nairobi. It’s a wide range of mountains, the lowest peak to the highest  peak ranging from 1300m to 2548m.
Hiking across the whole range would take approximately 4days, we’ll do a 7 hour hike.
There are nice views at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, Mt.Longido, Lake Natron, Lake Magadi, Oldonyo Lengai and Ngorongoro National Park. You will also get a chance to see wild animals like gazelles, elephants, baboons, snakes etc. There is a stream that flows from the hill that provides water to the community which has water ponds where one can swim. 
Requirements
ID or Passport.
Tents, sleeping bags, climbing shoes, gloves,cap, trousers ,sunscreen ,sun glasses, binoculars, 
“camera”(optional)T‐shirts, food, water, swimming costume and torches. 
Costs 
2 Guards ‐ 4000 each a day. 
Porters – 4000 each optional if required  
2 Kenya Forest Service guards‐ 4000 each a day. They will be required for safety incase of attack by wild animals.
No camping fees required. 
5000 shillings for Mzee Dickson who has been organizing everything and also he is the community chairman of Ol Doinyo Orok Forest Reserve.
We’ll spend the first night at Mzee Ole Kisia homestead. The next day we will camp at the peak of Ol Doinyo Orok. We’ll start the hike early in the morning because it’s very hot during the day. 
If anyone will be driving please let me know. There is also the option of using public transport. If anyone might require it please do let me know. A seat on a 10 seater shuttle costs Sh450 one way. The shuttles are very good and are driven with care. 
Departure 3.00pm on Friday at Capital Centre along Mombasa road.
Contact Bettie – naekubettie at gmail dot com