Kihuri Riverline Trek & Jungle Swim

Kihuri Forest bathing trek is one of the best hiking trails in Kenya daytrips. It is part of the southern
Aberdare National Park block. Kihuri village is in Othaya, Nyeri County, about 81 km north of Nairobi. This
trail neighbor Mucharage forest, which is yet home to another beautiful trail: Gatangu Waterfalls Chase.
The trail starts at the Othaya treatment plant which is also known as the Kihuri water treatment plant.

Kihuri Forest, Zuti forest, Njigari forest, and Gura Forest forms the larger Aberdares Southern block.
Aberdare environs play a very role in water catchment function. It is one of the five main “water towers”
in Kenya. The other four water towers include Mt Kenya, Mt. Elgon Mau Complex, and Cherangani Hills.

We invite you to create indelible memories with us as you connect with nature, trekking in the fresh
breeze of the ever-beautiful bamboo forest. The beauty of this place will really blow your mind.
Attractions
• The indigenous forest.
• Natural woods and habitat to the forest
• Wildlife: Elephants, sykes monkeys, black & white columbus monkeys
• Birdlife: hosts a globally threatened Abbot's starling, among others like the bar-tailed trogons

Cost Per person on Self Drive Option

Kenya Citizens: Kshs 1999
Kenya Residents: Kshs 2599
Non-Residents: USD 40
Cost Per person on Group Transport
Kenya Citizens: Kshs 2950
Kenya Residents: Kshs 3499
Non-Residents: USD 50
Included in the cost
➢ Entrance Fee
➢ Guide Fee
➢ Photography
➢ Facilitation
Excluded in the Price
➢ Transport (for Self-drive option)
➢ Insurance
➢ Tips & Gratuities
➢ Anything else not mentioned in the Inclusions
What to Carry
➢ Hiking Boots with excellent Grip
➢ Poncho
➢ Fleece jacket or a Hiking Down Jacket
➢ Thermal T-shirt
➢ Hiking Pant
➢ Trekking Pole
➢ Hiking Backpack
➢ Camelback to carry water
➢ At least 2litres of water
➢ Snacks/packed lunch
➢ Swimming suit
➢ Change of clothes after the Hike: extra T-shirt, Pants, sports shoes.

ROUTE
Here is the route with the presumed pick-up point as International Life House.

Please Note

✓ Pick up Location & time can change if it's a private group with a different pick-up Location
✓ Charges provided are standard and can change depending on pick up Location
✓ Charges can change if the number of participants changes

Journey Summary
Meeting/Pick up Point: International Life House
Meeting/Pick up Time: 5:00 am
Route:

Starting Point: Kihuri Water Treatment Plant

Ending point: Kihuri Water Treatment Plant
Estimated Walking duration: 3 hours to 6 hours

Terrain
It is an riverline trail, under a canopy of an indigenous forest, with a few muddy and slippery
sections.

Difficulty: Moderate