Day Tour

1 Day Paradise Lost Resort Excursion

Duration

1 Day

Destinations

Paradise Lost, Kiambu

Accommodation

Not applicable, day trip

Meals

Not included, restaurant on site

Flights

Excluded

Overview

About this tour

Paradise Lost sits at Kiambu on the northern edge of Nairobi, fifty-four green acres built around a prehistoric cave system and a waterfall. The caves were used as a hideout by Mau Mau fighters during the independence struggle, and the guided walk takes you through the chambers and out along a path that runs behind the falling water.

The rest of the site is a boating lake, camel and horse riding, fishing, nature trails, a butterfly area and picnic lawns under indigenous trees. This is a relaxed half day rather than a wildlife experience, and it is where Nairobi families go at weekends. Worth choosing if you want somewhere green without a long drive. Entrance fees, transfers, drinking water and a guide are included.

Day by day

Detailed itinerary

Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel and drives out to Paradise Lost at Kiambu, about 45 minutes depending on how the traffic behaves.

A guided walk through the prehistoric cave system, used as a hideout by Mau Mau fighters during the fight for independence, following the path through the chambers and out behind the waterfall. Your guide covers both the geology of the caves and the part they played in that period of Kenyan history.

Free time in the grounds. A boat on the lake, camel or horse riding, fishing, the butterfly area, or just the nature trails through indigenous woodland; these are paid for separately on site. There is a restaurant and there are picnic lawns if you want to eat before the drive back to Nairobi.

What is covered

Inclusions and exclusions

Included

Transport in a safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Pick up and drop off at your Nairobi hotel
Services of a professional English-speaking guide / driver
All applicable entrance fees
Mineral Water
Statutory taxes

Not included

Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Meals unless stated as included
Optional activities
Gratuity for your driver guide
Visa to Kenya
Yellow Fever Vaccine

Before you go

Key information

Starting and ending point: Nairobi
English-speaking driver guide.
Entrance fees are included.
Hotel pick up and drop off within Nairobi included.
Transport in a safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Departs daily, subject to availability. Private and group options available.

Good to Know

Good to know

Roughly a 45 minute drive from central Nairobi, traffic depending.
Boat rides, camel rides, horse riding and fishing are charged separately on site.
The cave floor can be wet and uneven. Sensible footwear is recommended.
Busiest at weekends and on public holidays. Weekdays are much quieter.

Dietary requirement(s) are catered for upon Request