Description

🌳 Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve

Where Magic Lives in the Trees

Best for:

🌉 Canopy walking, blue-water pools, ziplining, hiking, eco-tourism

🗺️ Overview:

Nestled at the foothills of Mount Kenya, Ngare Ndare Forest is a hidden gem offering raw beauty and soft adventure. This indigenous forest reserve — protected by the Lewa Conservancy — is where ancient trees, cascading waterfalls, and turquoise-blue glacial pools create a serene wonderland for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers.

Here, you can walk among the treetops, swim in crystal-clear waters fed by mountain springs, and trek through thick forests teeming with birdsong and wild game. Still relatively unknown to mainstream tourism, Ngare Ndare is an off-the-beaten-path sanctuary that blends adventure, healing, and sustainability — perfect for diaspora visitors seeking real connection with Kenya’s untouched landscapes.

🌟 Top Highlights:

🌉 The Canopy Walk

Ngare Ndare is famous for its 40-foot-high, 450-meter-long suspended canopy walkway, the only one of its kind in Kenya. It gives a bird’s eye view of the forest and its wildlife — monkeys, hornbills, and sometimes elephants. It’s thrilling yet serene, perfect for soft adventurers and photographers alike.

💧 Turquoise Pools & Waterfalls

One of the most iconic features is the natural blue pools, formed from glacial meltwaters of Mount Kenya. After a hike, dip into these refreshingly cool pools surrounded by mossy rocks and lush green trees — a true oasis.

🥾 Guided Forest Hikes

Trek through old-growth indigenous forest, home to ancient cedar and podo trees, colobus monkeys, elephants, and buffaloes. Trails range from short scenic loops to longer treks connecting to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy or Mount Kenya routes.

⚡ Ziplining & Cliff Jumping (Seasonal)

For the more daring, experience ziplining across the forest floor or take a plunge (with a guide) into one of the deeper pools — a safe, supervised adrenaline fix surrounded by nature.

🐘 Elephant Corridor

Ngare Ndare lies along a critical wildlife corridor between Lewa and Mount Kenya, and you may spot elephants or signs of their movement through the forest, especially in the early morning or late afternoon.

📅 Best Time to Visit:

• January to March & July to October – Dry, safe hiking conditions and clear pool waters

• Avoid April–May – Heavy rains make trails slippery and some areas inaccessible

🎒 Perfect For:

• Diaspora travelers seeking eco-spiritual renewal

• Families and couples looking for adventure with serenity

• Photographers and hikers craving Kenya’s raw, green beauty

• Students and conservation-minded travelers interested in sustainability and biodiversity

✅ Kama-Shera Ngare Ndare Experience:

We curate full or half-day excursions from Nanyuki or Timau, including:\n- Private transfers with local guides\n- Entry fees and forest ranger accompaniment\n- Professional photography (optional)\n- Wellness add-ons like yoga by the waterfall, journaling spots, or picnic lunches in the wild

We also offer combination trips with:\n- Mount Kenya foothill treks

• Lewa Conservancy safaris

• Cultural visits to nearby Meru or Laikipia communities

🧭 Combo Safari Ideas:

• Ngare Ndare + Mount Kenya – Forest and alpine adventure in one trip

• Ngare Ndare + Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Primates, rhinos & waterfalls

• Ngare Ndare + Samburu – Contrast lush green canopy with dry savannah elegance