Kenya · Hiking

11-Hour Ngare Ndare Forest Hike from Nairobi with Canopy Walk

11 Hours Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk across a suspended canopy bridge above Ngare Ndare Forest
02 Swim in the turquoise blue pools of this lush indigenous forest
03 Hike through the foothills of Mount Kenya to Ngare Ndare waterfalls
04 Spot elephants, buffalos, leopards, and other wildlife in the forest
05 Enjoy a picnic lunch from the top wooden deck

Hike through the lush indigenous Ngare Ndare Forest at the foothills of Mount Kenya on this 11-hour private guided tour from Nairobi. Experience a canopy walk on a suspended bridge, where you may sometimes spot elephants below, and enjoy a forest hike to the waterfalls. Cool off with a swim in the turquoise blue pools and keep an eye out for elephants, buffalos, leopards, and other wildlife along the way.

Cool off with a swim in the turquoise blue pools and keep an eye out for elephants, buffalos, leopards, and other wildlife along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Nairobi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ngare Ndare Forest Hike, Canopy Walk, and Waterfalls

06:00: Start from Nairobi via the Nairobi-Nanyuki Highway.
Stop for breakfast in Karatina town at around 8:00 am before continuing the drive.
Enjoy a forest walk and a canopy walk on a suspended bridge, where you can sometimes see elephants walking below you.
Jump off a cliff and swim in the turquoise blue pool. Watch for elephants, buffalos, leopards, and other animals.
10:00: Begin the 2-3 hour forest hike covering 7 km.
13:00: Enjoy a picnic lunch from the top wooden deck.
14:00: Hike to the Ngare Ndare Forest waterfalls, about 3.5 km from the canopy walk.
15:00: Relax on the green grass before starting the journey back to Nairobi.
19:00: Arrive back in Nairobi and get dropped off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kenya 1 city · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport to and from Nairobi
Ngare Ndare Forest entrance fees
Services of a driver-guide and forest guide
Packed lunch box
Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Drinks and beverages
Tips

Know before you go

This tour can be customised.
Charges for citizens and residents:
- Rate per person for 1 pax in a minibus is Ksh 11,500.
- Rate per person for 2 pax in a minibus is Ksh 7,950.
- Rate per person for 3 pax in a minibus is Ksh 5,900.
- Rate per person for 4 pax in a minibus is Ksh 4,400.
- Rate per person for 5 pax in a minibus is Ksh 4,000.
- Rate per person for 6 pax in a minibus is Ksh 3,500.
- Rate per person for 8 pax in a minibus is Ksh 3,800.
Charges for non-residents:
- Rate per person for 1 pax in a minibus is 231 USD.
- Rate per person for 2 pax in a minibus is 140 USD.
- Rate per person for 3 pax in a minibus is 125 USD.
- Rate per person for 4 pax in a minibus is 113 USD.
- Rate per person for 5 pax in a minibus is 105 USD.
- Rate per person for 6 pax in a minibus is 95 USD.
- Rate per person for 8 pax in a minibus is 80 USD.