This post will focus on the Karura Forest entrance fees. It is located in the northern part of Nairobi, Kenya. The Kenya Forest Service and the Friends of Karura Community Forest Association manage the forest.
Karura Forest is a large urban forest with five entrances open to the public. The main entrance is on Limuru Road, directly across from the Belgian Embassy. It is also accessible via Gate C, which is located along Kiambu Road, directly across from the DCI headquarters. It is a serene, safe, and secure environment with a lot to offer: scenic nature trails, archaeological sites, caves, marshlands, and well-maintained cycling trails. They are now offering eco-tours that include a tour guide to help you navigate the forest. The tour gives you a better understanding of the forest.
Before or after picnicking, one can rent a bike at the field for about Ksh 500 and ride around the forest along the trail. In addition, there are caves, a natural lake, and waterfalls that make excellent photo backdrops. There are many beautiful picnic spots in Karura, but setting your picnic by the rocks in the river facing the falls is like something out of a movie. There is a small entrance fee at the gate, and almost everything else is free, except for renting bikes. Karura is beautiful and scenic, with a rich history that will entice you to return.
If you need a break from the city’s hustle and bustle, you can spice up your cycling experience by checking out the Mau Mau Caves, where Kenyan freedom fighters hid from colonialists before independence, or explore the waterfall and reconnect with nature.
Karura Forest Entry Gates
The forest has six entrances designated from Gate A to Gate F, with five open to the public. Gate B is a service-only entrance.
- Gate A is off Limuru Road, less than a 5-minute drive from The Village Market
- Gate C, also known as ‘Sharks Gate,’ is off Kiambu Road
- Gate D is a Pedestrian entrance at the end of the ICRAF access lane
- Gate E is also off Limuru Road and is a pedestrian entrance
- Gate F is the main entrance to the Sigiria section of the Forest. It is at the end of Thigiri Lane off Thigiri Ridge Road
Karura Forest Entry Fees
| Citizen – Kenya | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 100 |
| Child | Ksh 50 |
| Residents – East Africa | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 200 |
| Child | Ksh 100 |
| Non-Residents | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 600 |
| Child | Ksh 300 |
Karura Forest Opening Hours
Karura Forest is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The last forest entry is at 5:45 PM (All gates closed at 7:00 PM)
Karura Forest Contacts
Phone: 0728 501 333 (Friends of Karura)
Phone: 0727 818 960 (Kenya Wildlife Service)
