Karura Forest
A 1,000-hectare city forest north of the centre, with waterfalls, Mau Mau rebel caves and cycling trails. It is the place where a Nobel laureate fought to save the forest.
Karura Forest lies about 8 km north of the city centre and covers roughly 1,000 hectares. In the 1990s it faced development, but Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, led local people in campaigning to save it. More than 50 km of trails allow hiking, running and mountain biking, and bikes can be rented. Highlights include Karura Falls, about 15 meters high, caves where Mau Mau freedom fighters hid, bamboo groves and wetlands. White-tailed monkeys are also often seen. Open about 06:00–18:00; foreign entry is about KSh 600.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Maasai Market
- Nairobi National Museum
- Nairobi Arboretum
- Jamia Mosque, Nairobi
- Nairobi City Market
- Nairobi Gallery
- Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)