{"id":1991,"date":"2023-06-26T17:51:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T17:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wildsprings.co.ke\/blog\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:38:19","slug":"kiambicho-kiamuti-forest-sagana-canyon-hike-hiking-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wildsprings.co.ke\/blog\/kiambicho-kiamuti-forest-sagana-canyon-hike-hiking-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiambicho Kiamuti Forest Sagana Canyon Hike | Hiking In Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kiambicho Kiamuti Forest Hike<\/a> lies in the Kiharu constituency, Murang’a County. Nineteen kilometers from Murang’a town and five kilometers from Sagana town. Kiambicho Forest is the only dry forest in Murang’a County. Even though it’s a dry forest, it’s home and a habitat for many wildlife species. To List hyenas, antelopes, monkeys, and more. Kiambicho Kiamuti and the Sgana canyons are under the custodianship of the Kenya Forest Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The trails start at river camp Sagana via a suspension bridge. Kiambicho Kiamuti forest trail is about 17 kilometers. The forest is a resting point for those who want to escape it all. In good weather, this trail is also home to the incredible views of Mount Kilimambogo, the extensive Aberdare range, and the neighboring Mwea Plains. In fact, the Kiambicho Kiamuti forest is at the edge of the southern Aberdare range<\/a>. This is a moderate trail and can be attempted throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Tourist Attractions close to Kiambicho Hills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The town of Sagana, with its scenic riverine setting, is a popular destination for tourists who want to enjoy the outdoors, explore nature and participate in exciting water sports. For instance, Water Rafting, Bungee jumping, camping, and ziplining<\/strong> are some of the activities you can enjoy. There are several hotels around Sagana; hence accommodation is readily available. Manguyo Foret hike and waterfall chase trail<\/a> is another hiking destination close to Kiamuti. However, it is on the wet side of the Aberdare range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiambicho Forest is a historical site where Mau Mau fighters were detained in 1956<\/strong>. The forest brings a nostalgic feeling of decades ago during the colonial period. Sagana town is mostly called Thagana by locals, mainly Kikuyu people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day Itinerary for Kiambicho Hills Forest Hike<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The trails start at river camp Sagana via a suspension bridge. Kiambicho Kiamuti forest trail is about 17 kilometers. The forest is a resting point for those who want to escape it all. In good weather, this trail is also home to the incredible views of Mount Kilimambogo<\/a>, the extensive Aberdare range, and the neighboring Mwea Plains. In fact, the Kiambicho Kiamuti forest is at the edge of the southern Aberdare range. This is a moderate rated trail and can be attempted throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost Per Person <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kenyan Citizens Kes 3500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents kes 4500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Residents kes 6500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tour package includes the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n