Nairobi: Ololua Nature Trail & Mau Mau Caves with Picnic 3 Plus pax

Escape the city and explore the Ololua Nature Trail and Mau Mau Caves on a guided tour from Nairobi. Enjoy a luxury picnic in the forest and learn about the area's history.
Step away from the noise of Nairobi and step into one of the city’s most peaceful green escapes — the Ololua Nature Trail & Mau Mau Caves Experience, combined with a luxury picnic setup crafted by Teyezilla Adventures. This half-day experience blends nature, history, soft adventure, and peaceful relaxation, making it one of Nairobi’s most refreshing short getaways.

Begin with a comfortable pickup from your Nairobi hotel or residence. As you drive toward Karen, your guide shares a brief introduction to the forest, its history, and what to expect. On arrival, feel the cool forest air, the canopy overhead, and the peaceful bird songs surrounding you.

Start your guided walk on a gentle forest trail surrounded by towering indigenous trees. The path leads you through scenic sections including bamboo groves, wooden bridges, streams, and shaded natural tunnels. Along the way, your guide helps you spot butterflies, monkeys, and rare plant species while sharing stories about the forest’s ecology and cultural significance.

One of the highlights of your visit is the historic Mau Mau cave hidden within the forest. This natural cave once served as a hideout during Kenya’s struggle for independence. Your guide explains how the freedom fighters used the area for shelter, planning, and survival — turning this peaceful forest into a place of great historical importance. Walk into the cave, view its formations, and learn how it played a role in shaping Kenya’s history.

As you emerge back into the forest canopy, the walk continues toward a beautiful section near the waterfall. Here, the atmosphere becomes even more serene as water flows gently through the rocks, creating a calming environment perfect for relaxation and photography.

Your experience then transitions into the most beautiful part of the tour — a luxury forest picnic setup prepared exclusively for you. Expect a comfortable blanket layout, aesthetic decorations, cushions, a fruit platter, pastries, cookies, soft drinks, and bottled water. The picnic can be styled for couples, content creators, small celebrations (birthday/anniversary), or families.

Have time to relax, take photos, enjoy your snacks, and soak in the tranquility of nature. For those seeking a romantic touch, rose petals, candles, and personalized messages can be added on request.

After your picnic, take a short slow walk back toward the entrance, enjoy your last moments in the forest, and prepare for your drive back to Nairobi. The entire experience offers the perfect mix of history, nature, and relaxation — ideal for anyone looking to unwind without leaving the city.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.