Nothing
beats a day filled with adrenaline rush in a serene and pristine area, just
being one with nature. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what to expect
when going to experience the adrenaline at the Forest in kereita. Kereita
forest is Located in Kimende area near Kijabe, the indigenous forest is a must
visit location for a day trip. It only is a forty five minute drive to Kereita
from Nairobi. On the way make sure to stop at the Rift valley Viewpoints to
take some awesome photos with your fellow adventurers. Moreover one can also
buy souvenirs at the curio shops for memorabilia.
On
reaching the Forest one gets to pay for their tickets for fun activities. Some
of these activities include: Paintball, Mountain Biking, Zip Line which is a
must do, Archery, Tree Planting as well as team building activities. For the
zip line as well as other activities such as archery some short training course
is given on what to do before venturing into the sport, you know the better
safe than sorry kind of thing.
Instructor
Mr. Diinesh Thakur helping out a client to Zip line….
Here is a 9 year old enjoying his best time zip-lining at the Forest..
It
is only when one passes the training that he or she can advance to the real
deal. Also get ready for some stretches with the instructor. They seem absurd
but they surely help. All the adrenaline rush that comes due to these
activities is surely worth it.
The
Forest is known to be one of the best places to pursue hiking. Being part and
parcel of the Aberdares Ecosystem the chilliness of the area reduces the uphill
task of venturing into the Forest. The
Forest has interesting Hiking trails through which one gets a life changing
experience on the importance of environmental conservation.
Our
clients hiking in the forest on 28th January...
As one starts the
hike, at this stage, one hikes through large open clearings which were as a
result of part of the forest being cleared for settlement. On going deeper and
further into the forest one experiences the richness in biodiversity of the
forest.
This
area depicts what the forest would look like if there were more efforts on the
conservation of indigenous forests. Creepers, Climbers as well as thick
undergrowth are the order of the day.
Time of relaxation at the Forest....
Chattering of monkeys such as the vervet, Colobus can be heard in a distance as different bird species echo their sweet songs. After hiking for some time it’s important to relax before finding your way back and also to allow more time to the nature lovers to connect with nature.Once in a while herds of elephants are known to frolic here in the cool waters of the ‘lake’ Moving on one beholds the Kereita Waterfall
Our clients sharing light moments while relaxing....
Adjacent to the cave waterfalls the cave however not much of exploring has been done therefore making it a bats’ lair. The falls give an ideal scene to Take lots of photos and also allow people rest after long time of trekking
At the Falls....
For
the people interested in Dark Tourism, Kereita Forest is known to be a mass
grave for victims of the Lari Massacre.
WHAT TO CARRY/ BRING
A
Camera
Warm
Clothing
Water
and Dry Snacks
Comfortable
hiking Shoes- waterproof the better
Small
Bag- littering is not allowed in the forest
CHARGES
At
Wild Springs Adventure to experience some of these activities, It goes for only
Kshs 3500.This package includes Transport, Zip Lining, Hiking, Guide Fee,
Professional Photography a bottle of water complements of Wild Springs
Adventures.
DIRECTIONS FROM NAIROBI
Take the Nairobi - Naivasha Highway
Drive on from westlands (waiyaki
way) and drive along the highway past:
-Limuru Town
-Uplands Town
-past the view point at the bend
where there is a view of the rift valley
You will see a sign on your left for Total Kimende Petrol Station.
Turn
in left at Total Kimende Petrol Station
Turn
right and go under the overpass (the
drive over)
You will see The Forest sign showing
you to turn right after the
underpass.
Turn
left at St. Peter the rock catholic
church (you'll see the forest sign)
Drive on until you get to the Lari
Sub County Offices, then turn left
at the tarmac road. (You’ll see the forest sign)
Drive on past the Kenya Wildlife Service (K.W.S) gate (
with a rhino fixture ) until you get to THE FOREST sign post showing you to turn in right.
Follow the gravel road to the
end.
For
more adventure trips and blogs visit our:
Website:
www.wildspringsadventures.co.ke
Call : 0729
257 317
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