Urban Forest Tour in Nairobi
Description
The forest is home to some 200 species of bird as well as suni, Harveys Duiker, bushbucks, bush pigs, genets, civets, honey badgers, bush babies, porcupines, Syke's monkeys, bush squirrels, hares, fruit bats and various reptiles and butterflies. Other important attractions that visitors to Karura Forest enjoy are: Mau Mau caves, Scenic waterfalls and rivers, Picnic sites, Marked walking trails, Small wetlands that are habitats for birds, The incinerator formerly used by Central Bank of Kenya to burn old currency notes, The area about which the late Professor Wangari Maathai carried out a campaign against illegal acquisition of forest land
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Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
Nice place to jog or bike or walk. Come with friends who love nature. Nice for a family day out to talk and bond. Dress in comfortable shoes for the place is big...you can easily do 3 km!
Our Team is delighted to receive a positive review and look forward to taking you back to this amazing Urban Forest.
The waterfall! Cannot recommend this enough. Take a bike at gate c or you can still take a leisure walk in the quite forest reserve
We are glad you booked through us. We look forward to hosting you again on the next tour.
Our guide Lewis was excellent, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and energetic! We were able to have a relaxing yet invigorating hike through different parts of the park including different forested areas, the caves and falls, and the lilly pond area. We were able to see many of the animals the preserve is known for, some of them up close. We learned a lot about the flora and fauna of the area. The guide was helpful, pleasant and engaging. A very enjoyable experience; we were glad we had taken it! One note: for some reason our ticket had a meet-up/pickup place on it that was incorrect (Kimathi St/Hilton); the correct location was Gate C of the park.
We are delighted you booked the tour with us and had an amazing time with your partner. We have taken note of the location and updated the experience to indicate the new meet-up/pick-up location at Gate C along Kiambu road..
This was a very worthwhile experience, Richard and Lewis were very kind. Lewis was very patient and always made sure I was ok. The park is very worthwhile, it has some animals that you can see in their natural habitat such as butterflies, birds and some monkeys. Views were amazing. It was just what I needed to disconnect from work and Nairobi traffic. I highly recommend doing this tour and as an additional tip, it's a good idea to bring a sun hat, a light jacket in case it rains and to hydrate yourself properly. Thank you!
Thank you for your review and insightful feedback. It will be invaluable not only to us but also to anyone else who plans to visit Karura forest. With your help, we can ensure that everyone enjoys a peaceful and rejuvenating experience, far from the chaos of Nairobi's busy streets. Karibu Tena.
The city forest tour was very interesting. With Kimani, I not only had an excellent guide, but also a very cool, open-minded person at my side. The city forest itself convinces with its nature and the tranquility you have there in the middle of the capital. Many different trees, birds, insects and other animals await you here. There are more than enough beautiful places to pause, pause and enjoy the diverse nature. I can only recommend it to anyone.
Am delighted you had an amazing experience and enjoyed my company on the tour as we explored Karura Forest. The Urban Forest is best place to get away from the busy city and see the magnificent forest. Ideal for walks and those interested in running. We look forward to hosting you again in Magical Kenya.
I did Karura Forest, Carnivore restaurant and the Giraffe Centre then the trail at the Giraffe Centre. What a day. Picked up on time and had two great guides Martin and Nadesh and the Lewis at Karura. Had a great time, lovely staff and a great laugh with them all. Really special day that won’t be forgotten
We are Delighted to have been Your First pick on the Dream Holiday and that Our Team ensured you had an Amazing Day. We Look Forward to hosting you again on the next tour.
Boniface was perfectly in time at my hotel. We chose to take the walk to the caves and the waterfall. Very nice and quiet park/forest nearby Kenya's capital. I can recommend it!
