THE OLOOLUA NATURE TRAIL.
Insight
Oloolua Nature trails is hidden away in the upmarket suburb of Karen in a 250 hectares of the indigenous tropical dry Oloolua forest
The forest is the home to the institute for primate research, which is a National Museums of Kenya Institution mandated with carrying our the Bio-medical research department.
The national museums of Kenya subsequently established the 5 Km nature trail for the city residents looking for tranquil hideaways to get far from the hustle & bustle.
Activities.
- Short Hikes
- Jog Along the trails
- Taking dogs for a walk
- Picnic Relaxation Group
- Learning about the environment.
- Team Building
- Social Activities Like,
Weddings, Birthday, Church Service, Corporate Functions, Commercial Functions, Chama Meetings, Wedding Receptions and Garden Wedding.
- Sceneries like,
Thick Forest Vines Giant indigenous trees and Bushes Mbagathi river which cuts through the forest Giant river side Bamboo shrubs Descending rickety stairs to the River Resting benches under the bamboo shade Trickling water Chirping
- Bird watching
- 33 meters Long cave believed to have been hideouts for Mau-mau during colonial period
- Papyrus swamp
Facilities.
- Litter Bins
- Picnic site with Benches
- Secure campsite complete with clean tap water, drop toilets and fire wood for lighting bonfires.
- Tent, food and cooking utensils are not provided though.
- 20 foot water fall close to the entrance.
- Wooden tower for viewing
- Crowned eagles nest built times back. Sadly though the human encroachment made the crowned eagle to fly out out this sanctuary Getting There.
Oloolua Nature trail is located 20 Km from the city in the Karen Suburb Along Karen Road, divert to Bogani Road and head to Karen Blixen Museum. Oloolua Nature trails is 600 meters as you continue downwards from Karen Blixen.
- Visiting hours.
Monday To Friday : 9 Am To 6 Pm
Weekends / Public Holidays : 9 Am To 6 Pm
