Matthews Mountains Overview

Rising to 2,200 metres above sea level the Matthews Mountains are one of the best examples of wilderness in East Africa. The remote mountains offer guests the opportunity to experience the ancient indigenous forest on foot, exploring the mountain streams and rock pools.

Matthews mountains are home to the never photographed, centuries old Samburu “Singing Wells”. Additionally, the mountains are a sanctuary for many species including herds of gazelle, oryx, ostrich, and Grevy's zebra which share the pasture land with Samburu cattle. Elephant are found in great numbers whilst lion, leopard, greater kudu, waterbuck, giant forest hogs, buffalos and even wild dogs are among the other species found, together with more than 200 bird species.