This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for more information. Located in the suburbs of Kileleshwa, Nairobi Arboretum is about three kilometres away and a 10-minute drive from the city centre. It was founded in 1907, gazetted in 1932, and is 30.4 hectares in size. The Kenya Forest Service, in collaboration with Friends…
Our mission is to run as many trails as possible. This time, it was Mbooni Forest Trails. Also called Mbooni Hills, Mbooni Forest is a natural forest in Makueni County, Eastern Kenya. From Hills, which emerge as inselbergs, very tall trees that tower over you, and the relaxing sounds of birds as you run and…
Trail running is another name for running in nature or untarmacked roads. For someone starting, it is more challenging than road running because of the rugged, rocky, dirt and sometimes muddy paths. However, it’s also more fun. From my 5 years of running trails, here is what to know before you begin your trail running…
My partner and I enjoy running in nature. Since we’ve previously run in Karura Forest and Ngong Hills, we decided to run in Oloolua Forest this time. This guide is inspired by our experience. We used a public vehicle, but the route is the same if you use a private one. Follow along, and then…
Karura Forest is a natural forest within the city limits of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. It was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in partnership with a community forest association called the Friends of Karura Forest. Filled with beautiful trails that are surrounded by trees, birds, waterways,…
