Kimakia Forest Hike and Waterfalls Chase Trek

ByTim

Join us for an outdoor adventure hiking event at Kimakia Forest Hike. A hidden gem and one of the many hiking trails in Aberdare Ranges. Kimakia Forest Trail lies in the Gatang’a sub-county of Murang’a County. However, during the hike, the Kimakia trekking trail crosses over to Gatundu North in Kiambu County. Mataara Hike & Gacako Waterfalls Chase is another trail that straddles at Muranga -Kiambu counties border. Very close to Kimakia Forest Trail. 

๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐š๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐›๐ข

Kimakia Forest is one of the best hiking destinations in Nairobi, Kenya. Firstly, this is because of its proximity to Nairobi. It takes just 2 hours from Nairobi. Secondly, a very scenic drive as it passes through the Tea Farming Plantations.

๐‡๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ & ๐ˆ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‡๐ข๐ค๐ž

The trail follows a fisherman’s path down to Chania River. We cross over and start climbing up towards the Ragia River. After an hour of walking through nature, we will arrive at Kimakia Falls. It’s amazing to see so many waterfalls. The sight of them thrashing over the rocks with majesty is breathtaking. 

Ignite your soul with the magic of forest bathing. The trek continues through the thick bamboo. That peaceful moment to connect with self is what we came for. Enjoy as you hike through the dense forest. 

The trail is short, but it is exciting and adventurous. A comfortable Hiking shoe with excellent grip and a Trekking pole is recommended on this trail. You will be crossing rivers such as Ragia and Chania rivers. Hence, with a hiking rod and great trekking boots, you cross the rivers more easily. Kimakia hiking trail is ideal for beginners, intermediate, or even seasoned hikers. Additionally, the trekking takes about four hours if you start at the water intake point. However, if you start the fishing camp, it takes approximately 5-7 hours.

After the trek, if you would like to extend your stay in this area. Check out Kimakia Tea Cottages for a peaceful and secluded tea farm staycation. 

๐““๐“ช๐”‚ ๐“˜๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ช๐“ป๐”‚ ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‡๐ข๐ค๐ž

Meeting Point at International House at 4:30 Am Departure at 5:30 Am Drop Off at International House at 7:00 pm.

๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž & ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง

  • Kimakia Forest Citizens rate 3050 Kes
  • Residents 3800 Kes
  • Non-Residents 60$ 

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‡๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ

  • Transport to and fro
  • Kimakia forest entrance fee
  • Facilitation fee
  • Guide fee
  • Paramedic services during the Kimakia forest trek.

๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐ซ๐ž๐ค๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ

  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‡๐ข๐ค๐ž

The items on this list will help make your outdoor hikes comfortable while ensuring you are safe!

  • Comfortable hiking boots or trail running Shoes
  • Hiking cargo pants (avoid jeans)
  • Synthetic Thermal Shirt /
  • Hiking Rain Poncho or a light Rain Jacket
  • 30 to 40 Litres day Hiking bag.
  • Sunglasses & Hat/cap
  • Hydration Bladder with 2 to 3 liters of Drinking water
  • Sunscreen
  • Packed Lunch & Energy Bars or chocolate bars

Contact Nairobi Mountain & Hiking Gear Store to Shop for Gears & Equipment.

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Safety Equipment & Outdoor Accessories for Kimakia Forest

Head torch, matchbox, and whistle

๐“”๐”๐“ฝ๐“ป๐“ช๐“ผ
  • A change of clothes after the Kimakia forest bathing walk and for your travel back to Nairobi
  • Camera
  • Binoculars for birdwatching.
  • Avoid unnecessary Items

To sign up for this adventure, Book your space by sending a non-refundable booking fee of KES. 1,800/- to our  M-pesa company 

Paybill Number: 4065921 

Account: Kimakia Forest

Please forward or share the message to WhatsApp at 0729257317.

๐‚๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐š ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‡๐ข๐ค๐ž

We understand that sometimes things change, and crisis occur. If it’s okay, please let us know how to consider any changes or delays in good time. 

Please note

  • If you cancel your Kimakia Forest trip more than 48 hours before its departure time, a 50% fee will be charged.
  • No refund fees will be provided if you cancel within 48 hours of your trip.
  • No refund if you miss the trip because you are late.
  • No-shows are responsible for 100% of trip fees.

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