Ngare Ndare Canope Walk
Ngare Ndare Canope Walk
Ngare Ndare Canope Walk in one and half hours drive from Glamping Kenya Eco lodge
In 1 ½ hours drive from Glamping Kenya -hotel in Nanyuki , you arrive at this amazing forest where you can do a lot of activities.
A 4wheel drive vehicle is needed. Swim in the blue pools, and explore the Ngare Ndare forest canope on their amazing swinging walk way. Walking with a guide and bird watching is amazing in this beautiful forest.
• Ngare Ndare Forest belongs to UNESCO Heritage list. Ngare Ndare Forest is situated on the border of two Northern Kenya's Counties : Meru and Laikipia, and on the border of two conservancies : Borona and Lewa.
• The lush greenery spreads between the High twisted trees covered in moss. The sun makes its way through the hanging branches ( 100% sure that Tarzan lives somewhere here, and swings on the vins!)
• Hundreds of butterflyes flutter around when you walk past.
Ngare Ndare Forest is known for its rock pools and azure waterfalls, and walking above the trees ' canopy in the presence of many elephants.
Ngare Ndare canope walk is possible in forest at the northern foothills of Mt. Kenya. Azure pools glisten at the bottom of waterfalls and 200 years old trees stretch into the forest.
- The ngare Ndare forest is about one hours drive from Nanyuki.
- The forest has a driving track and has also walking trails.
- You can access the forest by a saloon car but for best, access to the waterfalls, a 4WD is recommended.
- Driving is the easiest way to the pools but one learns more about the forest by walking. Trained guides are available to help one explore the forest. canopy supporting a rich variety of bird and animal life.
- The best times to visit for Ngare Ndare Canope walk is to visit are early morning, 8:00 to 10:00 am, as most wildlife will hide from the midday heat and also to avoid heat while on a nature walk.
- For the Ngare Ndare Canope Walk :There are two wet seasons: April-June (long rains) and November-December (short rains). The other months will be usually hot and dry.
The Most important things to remember during Ngare Ndare Canope Walk :
- Be careful as animals here are wild and can be dangerous.
- Do not feed wild animals.
- Stop to allow wildlife to move off the tracks before you pass.
- Do not start fires in the forest
- Do not take away animals, animal products, plants or plant parts.
- Avoid noise as it disturbs both wildlife and other visitors. Do not exceed 40kph when driving in the forest.
- Take all the litter that you brought away with you.
- Single use plastic bottles not allowed.