Adventure in Rutundu!: Roadtrip | Camping | Views
We finally made it. After spending the night by the side of the road, we went back to face our greatest challenge. A steep and slippery section that was made worse by the rains. We had made it this far and we were not willing to turn back. We are on our way up to camp by a small lake on the slopes of Mt Kenya.
This is Lake Rutundu . After waking up to a sunny morning, we packed up everything and set out to face our challenge. This is where we were stuck, a few meters from our camping spot. This is where we were stuck and it's still very slippery] After the product got stuck at the same spot, we decided to come up with a new plan. I was going to go up the right side of the road and then help wins out anyone who got stuck. That place has traction.
I don't see a thing. Straight. Don't turn, you'll just go straight. Stop over here. Just move until here. Yeah, somewhere there.
Somewhere there. Just try, try, try going. And last up was the 80 series. It did not need any help.
That car is a beast. cross axle We just finished recovering. That was hectic. That was a lot of work. Should be smooth sailing until we get to Rutundu. Straight on that mountain that is Lake Alice. So if you are planning to come to Rutundu, just pick a day when it's not raining.
Because there are spots where there is some kind of clay soil. And it gets very slippery when it rains. So if you can try to come in when it's dry season, that would be better for you. Along the way, we faced more challenges, but none of them were as crazy or as difficult to conquer.
We found river road and we just had to have a splash of fun. We're now approaching Rutundu. It should be smooth sailing from here. And on our final approach, we got a welcome from one of the craziest views you'll ever get.
We are now in Rutundu. And as we made our final approach, our excitement was uncontrollable. This place was just amazing. This was around midday. We found our way to our campsite so we could set up early and see if we can go for a small hike. We finally made it.
This is lake Rutundu. lake Alice is up there but up on that mountain, but it's late right now, it's around 12 and Yeah, I don't think we'll make it today. I think today we'll just stay We'll comp here and and see if we can hike lake to lake Alice tomorrow so yeah, I'm trying to see if there's a place Or a way to cross this place There is no bridge Rutundu lodge is over there and lake Rutundu is just behind behind there Look how clean that water is Crystal clear The clouds were rolling in so we quickly set up camp before the rain started We also decided to start our campfire early to avoid the troubles from last night. And as the fire caught on, we decided to go for a small hike near the campsite. How did you manage the Suswa caves? they have room service. Yeah, the water goes around the cave like that.
It comes back. That is crazy. There is a funny looking rock over here. Yeah, this was the view.
I came all the way here. See, full size trees man. Looks like I scene from a movie. We are on the edge of two rivers, two rivers, the river between. Here you see stone-ers. That one, wait.
I don't think it will go. From Rutundu you get this amazing view of Mount Kenya. Lake Rutundu is also next to the famous Rutundu Lodge. These are some log cabin so you can stay and do some fishy business in the lake which has some trout.
All of a sudden we have a big flame and then it just goes down again with these ones that burn out. It's hot,like a heator. Pyramid of Giza. pyramid of Mwangaza(light).
No rain. No rain. No rain.
No rain. Looking good. Good. You have to know where we are.
No, just support from that side so it doesn't collapse from that side. There. One here. Yes, the other side. It's going in that direction. The problem now is where the smoke goes.
This one is gone. This is perfect. Chicken soup and bonfire.
Slaps. So because there's no bone in the soup, you're getting bone. From the bonfire. It's too early? It's too early.
The bone is in the bonfire. Look at this. Yes.
Nice. Usually about nine o'clock it'll be full. Clear skies is usually cold. Yeah. It's like a very smokey smoke. No? Like the cloudy cloud.
Like the cloudy cloud, yeah. Coming up with some classics today, bro. should write a book. Because when I look in the mirror, I don't even recognize myself. Now how do I warm up my back? Yeah. I think it actually gets colder sometimes, but I think we are in the Equinox.
I think the sun has something to do with it. It's going to be colder in the last night. But you know what the difference is? We made it to camp. and made a huge fire And as we headed to bed, we were in high anticipation of the next day.
We were going to do one of the most rewarding hikes you can ever do. That is the hike up to Lake Alice. But for now, I'll say that's it for today. Thanks a lot for watching and I'll see you around.
2025-04-26 21:14
