Top 11 Karura Forest Walks Tours in Nairobi

1.From Nairobi-Karura Forest Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $45Our pick

Explore Nairobi’s Karura Forest with guide Ishmael Nzioka, spotting wildlife, caves, waterfalls, and treetop views on a two-hour walk.

“This tour was perfect and exceeded my expectations. Ishmael is an excellent guide, and everything was well organized. He is also very flexible with special requests. The forest is a beautiful, peaceful area that I recommend to anyone looking to escape the city for a few hours. Ishmael shared fascinating insights about the history of the forest, and we enjoyed some great conversations. By the end of the tour, it felt like I had spent the morning with a friend rather than just a guide. Thank you for this wonderful experience!”

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2.Karura Forest: Walking tour with Nature and Waterfalls.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $40Best value

Walk Karura Forest, visit caves, waterfalls and Lily Lake, meet monkeys, learn Swahili, and enjoy a guided three-hour nature tour in Nairobi.

“Alan was very informative about the history of the forest and he knows his way through the force very well! This is our last day in Africa and for whatever reason we click on his activity and it was worth every minute.! I recommend Alan as your tour guide :-)”

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3.Karura Forest Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

Ride through Nairobi’s Karura Forest on horseback, spotting monkeys and other wildlife with patient guides on a relaxed 90-minute tour.

“I loved my ride. The horses were beautiful well fed well taken care of~ equipment in excellent condition too. I rode with David~ great rider and teacher. He teaches lessons so the ride was super fun. He had a wonderful demeanor. The forest is super cool~< the trail narrow and lush with turns and lots of interest. Wear long sleeves because the forest is grown and natural. Wear saw plenty of monkeys too! Highly recommend. Thanks for such a great time. I am returning with my daughter. It was that good.”

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4.Hike in The Karura Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Review of Karura Forest’s four-hour guided hike, with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, pricing, guide tips, transport details, and booking advice.

“Musa is a fantastic young man from Nairobi & passionate about spreading the knowledge & joy. We took this tour & had him to ourselves since it was low season. It only took us 2hs at an average pace but was beautiful scenery, pretty waterfall & caves. Theres a few hilly bits but its suitable for most to be able to do it, you just may take a little longer & Musa was so patient when we were slow or stopping to look at things. I’d highly recommend him”

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5.Karura Forest Nature Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $90

Review of Nairobi’s Karura Forest Nature Trail, with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, guides, costs, transport, cycling, and booking advice.

“I think the Falls and the Caves are the special attraction; and that proved to be true for me. I also enjoyed the walk and my guide's explanations of the greenery.”

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6.Karura forest A walking tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $95

Review of Karura Forest from Nairobi, with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, guide service, transport, pricing, and practical value advice.

“Not worth the Price. The description says 1-day activity, it only took two hours from Pick-up to drop-off at the hotel again. Nice driver and guide, but the trip only includes a 5km hike on total. You are better off if you take a trip to the forrest on your own, pay the entrance fee and then enjoy a half/whole day as you like. And also, No drinking water.”

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7.Karura Forest Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $51

Explore Nairobi’s Karura Forest on a private three-hour walk with caves, waterfalls, Mau Mau history, tree stories, and quiet trails.

“Very interesting and the guide was so friendly It was a really great day !!!”

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8.Karura forest: A walking tour into Nairobi’s Nature Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Review Karura Forest’s 3-hour Nairobi walking tour, with waterfalls, Mau Mau Caves, wildlife, costs, guides, and practical booking advice.

“Our guide was warm and friendly and it was great to spend time in a natural area after the busyness of the city. But she new very little about the plants and trees and had only a little to say about the history of the park.”

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9.Karura Forest Hiking and Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $100

Explore Nairobi’s Karura Forest by bike or on foot, with waterfalls, caves, birdlife, hotel pickup, and a professional guide.

“Perfect activity to do with family and friends on a half day or less. They picked us up from the hotel and drove us to the forest where we were always accompanied by a tour guide and a park guide!”

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10.Hidden Waterfalls Hike & Forest Picnic in Karura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $91

Hike Karura Forest from Nairobi to waterfalls, Mau Mau Caves, wildlife trails, and a shaded picnic with hotel transfers.

“Kevin was a very nice and helpful guide. Nice and easy pickup from the hotel included. And as finishing touch some nice local fruits. Thanks again!”

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11.Nairobi Day Tour to Karura Forest Hike, Trail Bike & Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $125

Review of Nairobi’s Karura Forest hike and bike tour, with waterfalls, caves, birdlife, hotel pickup, guide support, and practical value advice.

“Cycling in Karura Forest was an excellent experience. But you can actually just go there yourself with an UBER and rent a bicycle and a guide who are available there - if you are on a budget. The bikes really look battered but they are functional. And they have helmets there if you want.”

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