For a second time, we are heading into the heart Kereita Forest for another one of our Forest Trail Riding adventures. With some epic ups and downs, amazing scenery and the cool temperatures, a mountain bike ride on Kereita Forest Trails is truly breathtaking. Get to learn a little bit about how the forest is tied to Kenya’s struggle for independence as you spin your pedals against gravity.
DISTANCE: 30km
Suitable for INTERMEDIATE and EXPERIENCED cyclists
CHARGES:
Ksh. 2,000 (with your own bike)
CHARGES INCLUDE:
Round Trip transport to and from Kereita Forest
Forest entry charges
Guide fee
Light lunch
Drinking water
REQUIREMENTS:
A well-serviced mountain bike (you can make arrangements to hire with us)
The Kereita Forest at the southern-most end of the Aberdares range features many interesting hiking trails established by Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO), a local community based organization that works to conserve this rich biodiversity which is a designated Important Bird Area. One of these trails, the Carbacid trail, leads to Kereita Waterfall on Gatamaiyu River, and the adjacent cave that is home to a small bat colony.
Kereita Forest bears the distinction of being the site of mass graves where over 5,000 victims of revenge attacks on the local population by the British colonial administration were buried. These reprisals were triggered by the Lari Massacre in March 1953, after Mau Mau combatants attacked and killed about 100 loyalists in this area, including the local colonial Chief.
Source: http://www.jambonairobi.co.ke/activities/hiking/hiking-near-nairobi/kereita-cave-and-waterfall/
If it is just 60km from Nairobi, then I think its better to just ride there, take a selfie and then ride back…Lemmie do some more research and see if this is a possibility
We need more research as these events even that one for 13k can be done at a cheaper price and for a longer distance. But of course you need like five guys for a fun ride.
I agree. Kwanza hio ya 13k its in the wilderness kabisaa…you cannot do that alone, I guess even the network is problematic there…atleast the last time I was there
Just called these guys and they confirmed that transport will be provided from Nairobi to the forest. event takes about 4 hours max. Lunch is also provided. Price looks fair I might join though the distance looks small but I guess since I am a rookie I will benefit by keeping up with the leading pack. If I can.