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Directions to Mukutan Conservancy

​​Mukutan Conservancy is located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, nestled between scenic landscapes and rich wildlife. Whether you're driving from Nairobi or another nearby town, follow the steps below to reach us.

 

We recommend using a 4x4 vehicle for a smooth journey.

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If you prefer flights, the closest airstrip is Loisaba (Transfers can be arranged). However, we have 3 private airstrips within the conservancy for private charters.

Get Here from Nairobi
(To Alpha 4 Gate - Recommended for visits to Bandas, camping, and Kuki's Nest. See below for directions to Alpha 3 Gate)

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SPxbEqdVzomN1fft5

  1. Take the A104 Highway from Nairobi toward Gilgil.

  2. Continue on the highway toward Nyahururu.

  3. Take the B5 road from Nyahururu toward Rumuruti.

  4. Pass Maili Saba Junction (9 km from Nyahururu).

  5. Exactly 15 km after Maili Saba Junction, turn left off the C77 road at a prominent junction with signposts (including Sipili Funeral Home and Ngumo Boys High School) onto Muhotetu Karaba Road.

  6. After 5.8 km, you will enter Muhotetu Centre.

  7. Turn right directly opposite Best Choice Supermarket, following the road toward Sipili.

  8. Continue straight for 17 km until you reach a T-junction. Turn right.

  9. After 100 meters, you’ll reach a crossroads. Cross straight over onto the road toward Ol Moran.

  10. Continue straight for 19 km until you reach Ol Moran town.

  11. You will pass the Ol Moran Catholic Missionary Church on your right. At the crossroads, turn left.

  12. After passing the cattle enclosures and the windmill, turn left.

  13. Continue straight for 6 km until you reach the conservancy’s Alpha 4 Gate

Getting to Alpha 3 Gate (Ideal for Makena's Hills Lodge guests)

  1. Nairobi - Gilgil on the Nairobi-Nakuru road, about 150 ~Km.

  2. Gilgil to Nyahururu is about 80 km. 

  3. Go through Nyahururu and take the left road out towards Rumuruti.

  4. At Maili Saba Junction (first major junction after cess stop) - roughly 9km from Nyahururu- turn left at a prominent turning with lots of signposts (to Gatero Girls School and Ndindika, for example) 

  5. Follow the tarmac road to Kinamba (Ol Ngarua). You do not go as far as Rumuruti (take care if asking directions because there is another Kinamba near Rumuruti)

  6. Kinamba is at the end of the tarmac road, approximately 43km from Maili Saba Junction. 

  7. On entering Kinamaba, you will pass the Total Petrol station.  At the end of the tarmac road, turn right and then first left.  The tarmac will turn into a dirt road after around 20 metres. 

  8. Keep straight - Follow this dirt road straight, keep right (straight) at the fork after 500 metres. The Conservancy gate is located around 5km at the end of the road. 

Get Here from Nanyuki
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LzR3Kgj3BcfjT5Z57

  1. Take the C76 Road out of Nanyuki heading toward Rumuruti.

  2. Continue on this road for approximately 85 km until you reach Rumuruti town.

  3. In Rumuruti, follow signs for Sipili and continue toward Sipili.

  4. After reaching Sipili, continue straight until you reach a junction where the road ahead leads to Kinamba. (If going to Alpha 3 - straight to Makena's Hills Lodge, please head straight to Kinamba and follow the instructions above)

  5. At the junction, turn right toward Ol Moran.

  6. Continue straight for 19 km until you reach Ol Moran town.

  7. You will pass the Ol Moran Catholic Missionary Church on your right. At the crossroads, turn left.

  8. After passing the cattle enclosures and the windmill, turn left again.

  9. Continue straight for 6 km until you reach the conservancy’s Alpha 4 Gate.

Tip: If you're lost, ask for directions to 'Kuki’s Place' or 'Kwa Kuki' —locals will know the way!
 

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