Are you craving some solitude near the city? You’re in luck. The beautiful Karura Forest is a cool, shady oasis just a few kilometers from the city center.
This lush green space is actually one of the largest urban forests in the world, and you’ll discover all kinds of things to see and do here. Hike a multi-tiered 15-meter waterfall. Enjoy a picnic in the gardens. Watch monkeys clamber through the trees, or just sit quietly by Lily Lake and soak up the tranquility. Bike riding is also popular along the well-marked red-clay trails.
Wildlife also thrives here. Besides monkeys, you might also see duiker (small antelope), butterflies, and many species of birds. After all your forest adventures, sit back and relax with a snack and a drink at the open-sided river café.
