Nyambene Hills Hike N Camp in Meru County offers an epic calming trail through Nyambene Forest. The trail starts at the Administration Police Leadership Center at the edge of the forest. From the Center the overlapping hills of rainforest are so inviting below on your left is Maua
Mwariama Depression
There is a myth that Musa Mwariama (Kenya Revolutionary) was emerging from the forest after his massive strength created the depression that runs down the valley to Maua.
Terrain:
The trail is curated to allow for the hiker to have more intimate connection with the forest. The trail is about 13km meandering through the ridges. In addition it has an untouched feel- Nyambene Hills Hike N Camp Trail is gentle with ideal spots to just sit and admire the beauty at the shores of Ura Dam and at The base of Nyambene Falls. After start up a steep hike up of about 150m to the highest point where some telecom mast have been installed. This is the only challenging section of the trail. Despite this the trail is ideal for beginners or as family outing.
Highest Elevation 2453m Asl.
Sacred site
About 3 km into the hike we get to this sizeable natural cleared portion of the forest a few meters from the road said to be a sacred shrine. The portion is covered with evergreen grasses surrounded by forest bushes within the fringes. The middle part of that portion has a small pool of water, which collects there during rainy seasons.
The place is locally known as Kieni-kia-Ntubwarimu literally meaning the field of Ntubwarimu. Now this is where sacrifices and rituals could be performed. This happens during times of calamities like prolonged droughts, famines, epidemics and floods among others.
Activities
Hiking and camping
Meditation (personal preference)
Waterfall Chasing
Hike N Camp Itinerary
5.30am: Depart Nairobi for Nyambene Hills
7.30am: Stop over at Mwea/Embu for breakfast
12.30pm: Arrive at Administration Police Leadership Center for lunch
2.00pm: Settle in the camp later in the afternoon- enjoy some high rope adventure. Those not interested take a village tour at the tea farms nearby.
7.00pm: Dinner is served and later enjoy the evening at the bonfire
10.00pm: Retire to our tents
Day 2:
6.00am: Breakfast is served
6.30am: Depart for the hike in Nyambene Forest
11.30am: Arrive at the summit of Nyambene Hills
2.30pm: Expected back at Camp and late lunch is served
3.30pm: Depart Nyambene Hills for Nairobi
Cost
Adult Citizen KES. 14,500 Resident KES. 16,500 & Non Residents USD 200
Includes;
• 3 meals (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Chef fee
• Forest Entry fee
• Guiding fee
• Paramedic Service
• Transport from Nairobi and back
• Camping gears – tents shared. Carry your own sleeping bag
Kindly reserve by paying KES 5,000 or USD 80 by 16th June 2025 via Mpesa Paybill no: 5211729 Account NYAMBENE or bank transfer or Pesapal (Ask for details) and the balance by 20th June 2025.
Cancellation Policy
•If you cancel more than 48 Hours before your scheduled trip departure, a 50% of the fee will be charged.
•If you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled trip departure, no refund fees will be provided.
•No shows are responsible for 100% of trip fees.
For more information and clarification, reach us on email;
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