Overview

This is a day trip to Ngare Ndare Forest. We will pick you and drop you off from anywhere in Nairobi or Nanyuki. Other locations can be arranged. Activities include hiking, animal spotting, canopy walk and swimming in a natural blue pool. Overnight accommodation or camping available on request. We can also alter this itinerary if you would like to go to other landmarks or destinations.

ITINERARY

Step 1: We will pick you up from anywhere within Nairobi or Nanyuki Depart at 06:00am or a later time of your choosing from Nairobi and head north into the fertile central highlands. You will pass roadside stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables as well as some of Kenya’s largest pineapple plantations and orchards.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Equator Marker, Nyeri - Nanyuki Road, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya

We will stop at the Equator line. The Nanyuki town, which is right in the center of Kenya is known mainly for its equator point and hoardes of locals and tourists alike pay a visit just to stand on the equator. But for those who are technically interested, locals arrange for an experiment to depict how the Coriolis effect works. Then procced past nanyuki town to Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve, Mt. Kenya, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality Kenya

We will arrive at Ngare Ndare at around 10:30 am On getting to the forest, an armed ranger and a guide will be assigned to you. After a short briefing about the forest and Ngare Ndare Forest Trust, we will set out on a 7km hike to the famous waterfalls. the forest is home to 7 waterfalls. The grandeur of the waterfalls will leave you speechless.

We will continue with our hike to a much smaller waterfall but the beauty of this one is that swimmers can dive into the pool.

We will then go for the the canopy walk. It is 10 meters high and 450 meters long, being the longest and highest canopy walk in East Africa. This is peoples favorite part of the trip and the wobbly bridge makes it all the more exciting. The forest is vast and you might just spot an elephant or a leopard

Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Laikipia, Kenya

We will leave at around 16:00 and start our journey back to Nairobi filled with fond memories of the day we had. Arriving in Nairobi at around 20:20.

We can also leave at an earlier time that suits you.

Other pick up and drop off locations can be arranged please contact us.

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Know Before You Book

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible

Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Inclusions

Transport in 4×4 Safari vehicle

Pick up and drop off from Nairobi or Nanyuki

Canopy Walk

Professional tour guides

Mineral water

All Taxes

Hiking

Swimming in the natural blue pools of Ngare Ndare. Plunge into the turquoise blue pools.

Armed warden / guide assigned to you upon reaching Ngare Ndare Forest

Guaranteed to skip the lines

Exclusions

Lunch, snacks and extra drinks

Dont worry we will stop at plenty of places to buy more drinks and food along the way

Ngare Ndare Entrance Fees. Adults $40. Children $20

Any tips of gratitude Personal items souvenirs, travel insurance visa fees etc

Entry/Admission - Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve