Shalet
201 Reviews
Great melo Hiking and Biking Trails
Karura Forest is an excellent place to go if you want to hike in nature for the day. It’s easy to forget that you are anywhere near Nairobi. It takes a bit of time to get to from the other side of town but lovely if you like nature hikes. Easy to get to by a matatu or taxi, a great watering hole at the River Cafe, excellent walks amongst the trees and wildlife. A spectacular waterfall awaits you and flows away past caves and wildlife. We saw Syke’s Monkeys monkeys high up in the tree canopies, Harvey’s Duiker, Grimm’s Duiker, Desmonds Green banded swallowtail butterflies. The rangers are very helpful with directions and the map and signposts are easy to follow. Our visit was just after heavy rain and therefore the steps down to the waterfall and caves were very slippery under foot. Beautiful flora and if you are lucky you can catch a glimpse of the animals I have mentioned above on your walk. Well… worth a visit but remember to wear good walking shoes, especially in the rainy season. I love this green haven in the middle of a super busy and incredibly congested town. they have 5 km – 10 km and 15 km trails and you can mix and match to extend the trails as much as you’d like. The map is worth purchasing and it’s well detailed. Karura Forest is an excellent place to go for any of the following: 1) trail jogging; 2) Cycling; 3) Dog walking; 4) Hiking; 5) Exploring the caves and waterfalls; and 6) Enjoying a cappuccino or cocktail at River cafe. Although quite muddy, we enjoyed our walk. Would highly recommend it as an escape from the city in a safe and beautiful setting particularly if a business trip means a weekend stay in the city.