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Gatamaiyu Forest Hike
Budget Hikes

Gatamaiyu Forest Hike

Indigenous forest, a river trail and a waterfall, about an hour from Nairobi. Our cheapest day out.

Where
Gatamaiyu Forest, Kiambu
Duration
Day trip · Saturday
Group
Max 30 hikers
Pace
Easy

The experience

Gatamaiyu is a green escape just past Limuru: tall indigenous trees, colobus monkeys, trout streams and a hidden waterfall. We walk around 10 km at an easy pace with a local guide, stopping for photos and a picnic by the river. It’s a good first hike for students and anyone new to the outdoors.

  • About 10 km forest loop with river crossings
  • Waterfall and picnic stop
  • Colobus monkeys and birdlife
  • Group photos by the BTW host

Itinerary

  1. 8:00 am

    Meet at Gatamaiyu gate

    Check-in, a quick warm-up and safety briefing. Carpool and matatu directions are shared in the trip group chat.

  2. 8:30 am

    Forest trail

    Guided walk through the forest to the river and waterfall, with a picnic stop.

  3. 2:00 pm

    Wrap-up

    Back at the gate for stretches, photos and goodbyes.

What’s included

  • Forest entry fees
  • Local forest guide
  • BTW trip host
  • Group photos

Not included

  • Transport to the gate (carpool and matatu options shared)
  • Packed lunch and snacks

Pricing & payment

  • Reserve your seat with the deposit shown on each trip; the balance is due 14 days before departure.
  • Pay via M-Pesa or bank transfer using the details on your invoice, quoting your booking reference.
  • Corporate clients can pay by invoice — 50% on confirmation, 50% before the event.

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