In this post, we will highlight the Karura Forest entrance fees. It is located in the Northern part of Nairobi City. The forest is managed by the Kenya Forest Service and the Friends of Karura Community Forest Association.
Karura Forest’s main entrance is located along Limuru Road opposite the Belgian Embassy. It is also accessible through Gate C which is located along Kiambu Road opposite the DCI headquarters.
Karura is one of the largest urban gazetted forests in the world. It features well-marked trails, scenic waterfalls, picnic sites, caves and spectacular indigenous trees. Karura is a perfect destination for walking, jogging, running, cycling, butterfly watching, picnicking, and bird watching.
Karura Forest Entrance Fees
a) Citizens
Adult: Ksh 100
Child: Ksh 50
b) Residents
Adult: Ksh 200
Child: Ksh 100
c) Non-Residents
Adult: Ksh 600
Child: Ksh. 300
Note: Citizens are Kenyan citizens while Residents are non-citizen persons living in Kenya. Proof of Kenyan citizenship and residency will be required at the gate.
Parking Fees daily rate
Picnic Fee per person
Adult: Ksh 150
Child (12 & under) : Ksh 100
Bike Hire
Ksh 500 for two hours extendable.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Last forest entry is at 5:45 PM (All gates closed at 7:00 PM)
Contacts
Friends of Karura
Phone: 0728 501 333
KWS
Phone: 0727 818 960
