Embark on our top best 1-Day Private Karura Forest Tour from Nairobi, Kenya, delving into an urban oasis renowned for its rich biodiversity and storied past. Stroll scenic trails teeming with monkeys, butterflies, and over 200 bird species. Discover cascading waterfalls and Mau Mau caves linked to Kenya’s independence. Guided by erudite experts, this eco-conscious odyssey honors Wangari Maathai’s legacy, captivating nature aficionados with Nairobi’s verdant soul.
1 Day Private Karura Forest Tour from Nairobi, Kenya (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 1 Day Private Karura Forest Tour from Nairobi, Kenya (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Midrange: This tour uses lodges and tented camps
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 1 Day Private Karura Forest Tour from Nairobi, Kenya (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Nature hikes/walks,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,Normal 4x4 vehicle (closed sides and roof),Minivan,
1 Day Private Karura Forest Tour from Nairobi, Kenya (2026 - 2027) Tour details
From Nairobi to Karura Forest
Initiate your journey with a prompt morning retrieval from your Nairobi abode, followed by a swift 15-minute drive to Karura Forest’s Limuru Road gate, an eminent urban reserve championed by Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai. Embark on a 4-5-hour curated trek along pristine trails, weaving through bamboo thickets and marshlands alive with colobus monkeys, Hartlaub’s turacos, and vibrant butterflies. Marvel at the ethereal Karura Waterfall, its crystalline cascades plunging into a tranquil pool, and explore the Mau Mau Caves, hallowed hideouts from Kenya’s liberation struggle. Your sagacious guide illuminates the forest’s role as Nairobi’s green lung, vital to Kenya’s eco-tourism. Savor a curated picnic lunch in Amani Garden’s shaded repose, indulging in artisanal Kenyan fare. Return by midday, enriched by this blend of nature and history. Exquisite for adventurers and families, it encapsulates Kenya’s verdant ethos in one soul-stirring day
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- All Activities Mentioned
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(5)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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