Picnics in Karura Forest Reserve may be enjoyed at one of the five designated picnic sites: near the KFEET Centre, adjacent to Amani Garden, at the Ruaka Swamp, in Sigiria near the Obstacle Course, and in Karura Gardens on Kiambu Road.
A picnic is a gathering of up to 25 people (including children), with no catering or temporary structures.
No booking is needed on weekdays. For weekends and public holidays, book at least 1 day in advance by 5:00 pm.
Picnicking is only allowed in the designated areas above, and open fires are strictly prohibited.
See picnic site locations on the map via the link above or buy the official Karura Forest Map for KES 200 at any forest gate.
Picnics are restricted to Amani Gardens, KFEET Centre, Ruaka swamp, Sigiria Picnic Site and Karura Gardens, Kiambu road.
Accompanied minor 4-12 years inclusive. Kids 1-3 years enter free. Youths over 12 years pay Adult rates.
Please note that a ‘picnic’ is NOT a ‘barbecue’. According to the Oxford Dictionary:
Barbecue: A meal or gathering at which meat, fish or any other food is cooked outdoors on a rack or open fire. Note: No mention of picnic.
Please remember that Karura Forest is Plastic Free, and don’t forget to take your rubbish out of the forest when you are finished with your picnic.
