{"id":502,"date":"2022-03-31T14:17:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wild-springs.com\/blog\/?p=502"},"modified":"2023-07-06T11:01:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T11:01:39","slug":"sleeping-warrior-ugali-hill-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wildsprings.co.ke\/blog\/sleeping-warrior-ugali-hill-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping Warrior & Ugali Hill Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Location of Sleeping Warrior & Ugali Hills <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleeping Warrior and Ugali Hills lie on the Kenya Central Great Rift Valley floor. In particular Kikopey in Gilgil, Kenya. They are just two of the three mountains of Soysambu Conservancy. Notably, this is about 136 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. In the same way, about 25 kilometers southeast of Nakuru. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

History & Naming of Sleeping Warrior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hills obtain their names from their resemblance to specific objects. Sleeping Warrior Hill looks like a man lying down on his back. Some locals believe that it is the bust of the late, great Maasai warrior. The famous Oloibon. Similarly, others believe it is the figure of the late Lord Delamere. The late Lord Delamere was one of the first settlers in Kenya. Sleeping Warrior Hill is about 2200 Metres Asl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Ugali Hill resembles the traditional Kenyan maize flour meal, Ugali. The Horse Shoe Crater is another name for Ugali Hill. Consequently, Sleeping Warrior Hill is about 2340 Metres Asl. Saucer Hill is the third mountain of the three Soysambu Conservancy Mountains. Combining the three hills is possible if you are energetic enough. However, on this trek, we will be taking on two among them. The Ugali Hills and Sleeping warrior hill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord Cole Monument <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Late Lord Cole was a British settler who came to Kenya. He was staying around Lake Elementaita, and when he died. A monument was built in his memory. The hiking trail leads us to this monument. In addition, The monument gives a very scenic view of Lake Elelemetaita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife & Landscape Scenery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleeping Warrior and Ugali Hills are beautiful hills that overlook Lake Elementaita. Lake Elementaita is a shallow, alkaline lake. Besides the mountains, Soysambu Conservancy is a crucial site in conservation matters. In brief, it is home to over 410 Species of Birds. Lake Elementaita is a haven for Bird watchers and nature lovers<\/a>. Moreover, it is home to buffaloes, Zebras, Antelopes, and Giraffes. For that reason, Soysambu Conservancy is of international importance. For this reason, it is relevant due to<\/p>\n\n\n\n