Nairobi · Cover photoOloolua Nature Trail Day Trip
Booked outOloolua Nature Trail, Nairobi · Nairobi · 30 Oct 2026 · Add to calendar
Escape the city's hustle with a serene walk through Oloolua Nature Trail in Karen, Nairobi. This 5-kilometer loop winds through a shaded indigenous forest, featuring a 20-foot waterfall, a dense bamboo thicket, and a 33-meter long Mau Mau cave. The trail is gentle and self-paced, typically taking 1 to 2 hours to complete. Secure picnic sites with benches and trash bins are available near the entrance for those wishing to bring their own food. The trail is managed by the National Museums of Kenya and is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Duration
1 day
Group size
1–2 people
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Category
Hiking
Difficulty
Beginner
Meeting point: Karen Blixen Museum parking lot, Nairobi
Getting to the meeting point is on you. Transport during the trip is only included if it’s listed under What’s included below.
The route
Day by day, stop by stop.
09:00Karen Blixen Museum parking lot, Nairobi
Meet and gather for the day's adventure. Ensure you have your eCitizen confirmation for entry. The trail is a short walk from the parking lot. Note that the trail is not wheelchair accessible.
09:30Oloolua Nature Trail entrance
Begin the 5-kilometer loop through the indigenous forest, featuring a waterfall, bamboo thicket, and Mau Mau cave. The trail is gentle and self-paced, typically taking 1 to 2 hours to complete.
11:30Oloolua Nature Trail picnic site
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the secure picnic sites equipped with benches and trash bins. Remember to carry your own food and dispose of waste responsibly.
13:00Oloolua Nature Trail exit
Conclude the day's activities and depart for home or other destinations. Remember to carry out all waste and leave no trace.
What’s included
- guide on the trail
- entry fee for Kenyan citizens
- entry fee for East African residents
- entry fee for non-residents
- use of picnic sites
Not included
- meals
- transportation to and from the trail
- personal expenses
- camping fees
Cancellation policy
No refunds policy, set by the leader
- •No refund if you cancel.
Cancelling is free until the trip is confirmed. If the leader cancels or the trip does not run, you get a full refund.
More details
- •A full refund includes the booking fee. If only part of the trip price comes back, the fee is not refunded.
- •Refunds are paid back less the payment processing charge (about 1.5% for M-Pesa, 2.9% for cards). We do not cover it. An M-PESA request is refunded to the same phone.
- •Every refund is sent within 48 hours, usually within minutes.
- •You are also refunded in full if the leader cancels, or the trip does not reach its minimum by its confirm-by time and the leader does not run it.
