How long is the Karura Forest Trail?

3.2 mi
Karura Forest is a 3.2 mile (7,500-step) route located near Nairobi, Kenya….Karura Forest.

How many km is Karura Forest?

The park has mapped various 5, 10, and 15 km running routes, which makes finding a course simple. Main trails are numbered and signposted at every intersection for ease of use. Note: The forest is open from 6 am to 6 pm daily, and admission is 600 KS for non-resident adults.

How much does Karura Forest cost?

The normal Karura forest Nairobi entrance fee remained at Sh. 100 for adults and Sh. 50 for children. To access the picnic grounds, an adult will part with Sh.

How to access karura forest?

Entrances to the main section of Karura Forest (Gate letters as per Karura Forest Map): Gate A. Main entry off Limuru Road across from the Belgian Embassy (road access to KFEET. Centre and FKF forest office)

How much does it cost to go to Karura Forest?

Charges: KES 500/= for two hours extendable. These charges will include provision of accompanying FKF Scout or Guide. Accompanying teaching staff and drivers may enter for free. The standard charge per person (irrespective of nationality) will be as follows:

Why are there so many dogs in Karura Forest?

Due to increasing number of complaints from Karura Forest visitors encountering out-of-control dogs on forest trails, the KFS-FKF Joint Management Committee finds it necessary to introduce addition controls on dogs entering the forest in order to identify and monitor problem animals.

Where to have a picnic in Karura Forest?

Picnics on one of the five designated picnic sites — near the KFEET Centre, adjacent to Amani Garden, at the Ruaka Swamp, in Sigiria near the Obstacle Course, and in Karura Gardens on Kiambu Road — must be pre-arranged and booked through the KFEET office.

What to do about solid waste in Karura Forest?

Following consideration of the growing solid waste problem at Karura Forest picnic sites, the FKF Board has decided to implement: YOU BRING IT IN, YOU TAKE IT OUT. With immediate effect, we are asking all visitors — particularly picnickers — to help keep Karura clean and rubbish-free by following the new guideline.