2 DAYS - MAU MAU CAVES

TOUR CODE SAS 12

The caves are a historic site which were used as a hide out by freedom fighters at the time of colonial struggle in Kenya. The caves are located 18 km south of the equator inside the thick Mt. Kenya Forest Reserve. The caves pose themselves from hanging rock outcrop. The cool and calm environment provides favourable conditions for touring this place.

Day 1

Nairobi - Nanyuki

Leave Nairobi and drive towards Central Kenya characterised by tea and coffee plantations. Arrive in Mt. Kenya Forest Reserve in time for lunch. Drive to the equator before returning to your camp/hotel for lunch.

Day 2

Nanyuki - Nairobi

After breakfast, walk through the forest towards the caves. As you head to the caves, there is plenty of wildlife, flora and fauna to observe. Birds are also in big numbers and especially the Hartlaubs Turacco, which is very common. Arrive at the caves for a picinic lunch. After timely admiration and photographing, walk back to the camping grounds to connect vehicle back to Nairobi.