- Destination type: Hikes
Located to the north of Lake Naivasha is Eburru forest which is a mixture of indigenous trees, woodland forest and parts of montane forest. The forest is close to Lake Elementaita in the north and part of the greater Mau forest complex. The trail starts from the KFS office and quickly moves into the forested trails where birds can be heard aplenty. The first 6km has a generally downward gradient with a few rises as we head deeper into the forest going westward
Past the 6km marker, the trail stars rising and continues to rise for the next 5km or so until we reach the summit which stands at 2829m ASL. From the summit, the return is the same way back, thus creating a trail that is 22km long
Along the way we may get glimpses of Lake Naivasha to the south as well as Hells Gate and Mount Longonot in clear weather.
It can take about 3 hours to the KFS office due to the nature of the roads leading to the starting point
We’ll be using Waiyaki Way and Nakuru highway and then branching towards Eburr past Morendat farm
- Hiking level – Firmly a difficult hike. Total hiking distance is 22 km. Factors contributing to moderate hiking experience include long hiking distance in the sun and heat, steep hill climbs, hot or humid weather
- Main attractions – hill climb, forest trails, views of the lake and surrounding region, birdlife
- Type of hike – forest and hill hike
- Atmospheric conditions – due to the mid low altitude and proximity to Lake Naivasha, the weather tends to be warm but with chances of rain in the evenings
- Slipping hazard – the trails are well marked and developed but in the rainy season, they can be slippery, especially on the ascents
- Steepness – The final push to the summit will have an ascent of over 300m in the span of 4km or so.
- Hiking path condition – forest trails with wide open paths. However, some trails will narrow, especially towards the summit
- Water usage – high – recommend a minimum of 2.5 litre depending on weather
- Route visibility – the trail is generally visible except in the forested areas
- Biodiversity – numerous species of insects, birds and trees
- Good hiking boots
- Sun hat – to protect against the sun
- Water – at least 2.5 litres
- Snacks and lunch – since we expect to finish latest by 6pm, we recommend you bring snacks and lunch to eat while relaxing at scenic locations along the route
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