A Morning in Karura Forest
Trails, waterfalls and a riverside breakfast, 20 minutes from the CBD.
Nairobi Guide Editors · 10 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Karura Forest is the best answer to "where can I get away from traffic?" Walk or cycle through eucalyptus groves, find the waterfall and look out for Sykes' monkeys.
Featured placeKarura ForestA 1,000-hectare urban forest with waterfalls, caves, cycling trails and a river cafe.
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