Karura Forest Tour in Nairobi: Explore Bird Species, Wildlife, Mau Mau Caves, Waterfalls and Trails

Discover the wonders of Karura Forest in Nairobi. Immerse yourself in the diverse bird species, wildlife, Mau Mau caves, waterfalls, and scenic trails. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ramsha (Shark’s Palace Resort) - Delight in a wonderful morning walk or jog at the renowned Karura Forest, situated just under 10 minutes from the city center. Revel in the stunning views of waterfalls and the rich wildlife. This tour is a must-experience and is offered either in the early morning or late afternoon.
What's Included
  • Guided Tour In English
  • Optional Bike Riding
  • Karura Entry Fees
  • Local Guide - Entry Fees
What's Not Included
  • Anything Not Mentioned
Additional Information

The forest is a sanctuary for approximately 200 bird species, along with suni, Harvey’s duiker, bushbucks, bush pigs, genets, civets, honey badgers, bush babies, porcupines, Syke’s monkeys, bush squirrels, hares, fruit bats, and a variety of reptiles and butterflies.
Visitors to Karura Forest can also enjoy several notable attractions, including the Mau…

Location
Ramsha (Shark's Palace Resort)
Kiambu Road
Meet Our Local Guide at Karura Forest - Kiambu Road Entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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718reignr
May 7, 2023
Come jog or ride or walk - 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!
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Musimbi
May 7, 2023
Lovely bike ride and walk - 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
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Mikeljonn
May 7, 2023
Wonderful walk in the forest - 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.
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Mariae222
May 4, 2023
Worthwhile experience - 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!
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Thaives90
Oct 13, 2022
Best Guide ever - 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.
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Aeleen
Aug 9, 2022
Day 1 of my dream holiday - 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
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547leonv
Oct 3, 2019
Nice and quiet walk nearby Nairobi - 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!
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).