Note that a picnic is defined as a small (not more than 15 persons max( including children) due to Covid-19 social gathering guidelines) packed-snack affair for family and friends, and must neither involve catering nor erecting temporary structures such as tents (see Events, below).
For locations of picnic sites see the map by clicking the link below, or buy the official Karura Forest Map for only KES 200/= from any forest gate.
No need to book on weekdays. On weekends, book at least a day in advance on info@karurafriends.org or call 0728 501 333 to avoid disappointment or be prepared for first come, first served.
There is no picnicking whatsoever permitted in any part of the forest apart from the designated areas indicated above.
Weekend picnics must be booked a day in advance (not later than 1800hrs) via email:
Picnic fees do note include forest Entry and Parking Fees. Entry and Parking fees must be paid separately.
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:
Picnic: An occasion when a packed meal is eaten outdoors especially during an outing OR a packed meal eaten outdoors. [Note: No mention of cooking, grilling or roasting.]
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.
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