Karura Forest
Karura is a vast urban forest threaded with well-marked walking and cycling trails, a waterfall, caves and shaded picnic clearings. The Limuru Road gate opens onto the waterfall, the River Café and a picnic area with a wooden play area, while the Sigiria gate at the end of Thigiri Lane has a children's obstacle course, a trampoline and its own café. It's safe, gated and family-friendly, with bikes for hire — the easiest way to give city kids a proper dose of nature without leaving Nairobi.
Good to know: Pick your gate to suit the kids: Limuru Road for the waterfall, picnic lawns and wooden play area; Sigiria for the obstacle course.
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