Paradise Lost
📍 Kiambu, Kiambu
Paradise Lost is a popular recreational resort and leisure park located in Kiambu. Known for its underground caves, boat rides on a beautiful dam, and expansive picnic grounds, it is a well-loved destination for families, weekend explorers, and adventure seekers near Nairobi.
- Location
- Kiambu, Kiambu
- Type
- Entertainment Attraction
- Status
- Open
- Typical Visit
- Half Day
- Booking
- Walk-ins accepted
- Main Access
- Road
Visitor Information at a Glance
- Official Name
- Paradise Lost
- Alternative Names
- Paradise Lost Kiambu
- Attraction Type
- Entertainment Attraction
- County
- Kiambu
- Nearest Town
- Kiambu
- Ownership
- Private
- Significance
- Local
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially Accessible
- Visit Duration
- Half Day
- Families
- Large Groups
Why Visit Paradise Lost
A convenient, multi-activity leisure destination ideal for family picnics, team-building, and light adventure.
Stone age caves, dam boat rides, fishing, and scenic picnic grounds.
History and Significance
History
A long-established leisure site that has been a staple for Kiambu and Nairobi visitors for many years.
Significance
Prominent local recreational site.
Things to Do
Cave tours, boating, and fishing.
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
- Gravel
- Road Condition
- Fair
- 4WD Required
- Not confirmed
- Public Transport
- Available
- Parking
- Available
- Nearest Air Access
- Wilson Airport
- Distance from Nairobi
- 20 km
Easily accessible from Kiambu town.
Facilities and Visitor Services
- Toilets
- Food
- Drinking Water
- Guides
- Camping
- On-site Accommodation
- Fuel Nearby
- Parking
- Payments: Cash, M-Pesa
Includes picnic areas, campsites, and basic lodging.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially Accessible
Main picnic grounds are accessible; caves are not.
- Families
- 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
Respect cave safety instructions.
Safety Information
Caves can be slippery; follow guide instructions.
Photography and Drone Policy
Photography permitted.