Kereita Forest
📍 Kimende, Kiambu
Kereita Forest, part of the Aberdare Range, is an expansive and beautiful woodland near Kimende, approximately an hour's drive from Nairobi. It is a premier outdoor recreation hub offering activities such as zip-lining, hiking, mountain biking, and visits to the stunning Gatamaiyu waterfall, making it a perfect getaway for adventure and nature seekers.
- Location
- Kimende, Kiambu
- Type
- Forest
- Status
- Open
- Typical Visit
- Half Day
- Booking
- Walk-ins accepted
- Main Access
- Road
Visitor Information at a Glance
- Official Name
- Kereita Forest
- Alternative Names
- Kereita Forest Reserve
- Attraction Type
- Forest
- County
- Kiambu
- Nearest Town
- Kimende
- Ownership
- National Government
- Significance
- National
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially Accessible
- Visit Duration
- Half Day
- Families
- Couples
- Large Groups
Why Visit Kereita Forest
Provides a perfect blend of high-adrenaline adventure (zip-lining) and serene nature (waterfall hiking) just outside Nairobi.
Zip-lining, waterfall hike, mountain biking, and expansive forest trails.
History and Significance
History
Part of the protected Aberdare forest block; long recognized for its environmental importance.
Significance
High regional importance for forest conservation and outdoor tourism.
Wildlife and Natural Environment
- Forest
- Waterfall
- Forest
- Montane
- Indigenous Forest
Occasional monkeys.
Managed by KFS/Kereita Center.
Opening Hours and Booking
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm |
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- Advance Booking
- Not indicated as required
- Walk-ins
- Accepted
How to Get There
- Main Access
- Road
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Road Condition
- Excellent
- 4WD Required
- Not confirmed
- Public Transport
- Available
- Parking
- Available
- Nearest Air Access
- Wilson Airport
- Distance from Nairobi
- 60 km
Easy access via the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
Facilities and Visitor Services
- Toilets
- Food
- Drinking Water
- Guides
- Camping
- Fuel Nearby
- Parking
- Payments: Cash, M-Pesa
Zip-line center, hiking facilities.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially Accessible
Center areas are accessible.
- Families
- Couples
- Large Groups
Best Time to Visit
- Best Months
- January, February, June, July, August, September
Rules and Safety
- General Safety Level
- Very Low Risk
Visitor Rules
Strict adherence to safety gear rules.
Safety Information
Safe, well-monitored adventure site.
Photography and Drone Policy
Photography permitted.