Castle Forest Hydrotherapy Hike

Code: CFHH
1 Day
Category:
  • Castle Forest Hydrotherapy Hike

Description

Castle Forest Hydrotherapy Hike is a day hike on the slopes of Mount Kenya, with the major attractions being water. At the heart of Kirinyaga, the Castle Forest offers breathtaking scenes and experiences, from the forest’s silence to a view of many bird species, and the noise of waterfalls. There are twin falls at the starting point, the pinnacle being the Kamweti Fall on the Kamweti River.

The hike begins at Castle Forest Lodge and proceeds inside the silent lush forest. You will cross rivers along as you head to Kamweti. The trail is generally friendly, with only a few muddy sections that are easily navigable, making it an ideal destination for you and your 8-year-old+.

At the drop of the water or behind the dropping Kamweti Fall is an excellent hideout to watch the waters from, not forgetting that you can immerse in the morning cold water to utilize your change of clothes.

Castle Forest Hydrotherapy Hike Stats


Approximate DistanceOption 1: Castle Forest Lodge-Kamweti Fall- & back – 12 Km

Option 2: Castle Forest Lodge-Kamweti Fall- Hut- & back – 19 Km

Approximate Time8 Hours
Maximum Elevation7,978ft (at the Hut)
DifficultyThis hike is beginner-friendly, but good physical health is recommended.

Hike Essentials


 

What to WearWhat to Carry
A hat or a baseball capAt least 2L water (Use a refillable can. Disposable plastics are not allowed inside parks)
Well-treaded hiking bootElectrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants/summit pantsRain poncho/raincoat
A windproof down jacketHiking stick
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly Identification document
A light backpack with essentialsChange of clothes (weather changes are unexpected)

Click here for more details on preparing for this hike and the steps to take to ease the after-hike effects.

Ticket & Booking Castle Forest Hydrotherapy Hike


Residents (KES)Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport3,70042
Self-Drive2,30021
Booking2,30020

Residents: Use the booking panel for tickets (recommended). We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and clear the balance the day before departure. Pay your booking fee using these payment details.

Non-Residents: We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and you can clear the balance before departure. Click Here to Pay in USD.

Note:

If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Kirinyaga

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Itinerary

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Departure, Hike & Return

Meeting point: City Hall Way (Kencom) opposite International House Entrance, CBD.

  • 4.30 am: Boarding opens
  • 4.45 am: Departure for Castle Forest Lodge (The departure time is strict)
  • 8.00 am: Arrival at Castle Forest Lodge & Registration
  • 1.00 pm: Mandatory turn-back time for everyone
  • 5.30 pm: Departure for Nairobi

N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s tidings and could be earlier or later than estimated.

Location

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