Where to do Zip lining in Kenya
Where to do Zip lining in Kenya : Zip Lining is a fun activity of sliding down a zip line for fun. Kenya has beautiful landscapes and very conducive climate for a Wildlife Kenya safari anytime of the year. There are several places and activities you can enjoy from its diverse wildlife, savannah grasslands, hiking in several mountains and many more recreational activities one can undertake in Kenya. Zip-Lining is one of the thrilling activity that is perfect for anyone looking for an adventure and if you are looking for best zip Lining experience, Kenya is the best place to be.
For one to do zip-Lining, you are required to dress properly and one must wear trousers and a comfortable shoes . The trousers are recommended because it is easy to harness the strappings. The zip-Lining can be done on a short thrilling or a full-on experience and some of the best zip-Lining locations in Kenya are:
1: The Kereita Forest
Kereita Forest has the longest zip line in Kenya and the entire East Africa region ,it has a zip line of over 2.2 kilometres offering flights over the amazing Kereita Forest. It is located in Kimende Town just at the outskirts of Nairobi about one hour drive from Nairobi Central Business District. There are six zip lines with the longest of them all being about 430 metres long.
This is one of the best zip lining locations in the country for the ultimate zip Lining experience. Apart from Kereita’s forest zip lining there are also other activities that can be done at the forest such as mountain biking, archery, camping, paintball ,nature walks and team building.
There are paid entry fees to access and enjoy the zip lining at Kereita Forest. Entry into the forest is ksh 200 for adults and kshs 50 for students and children under 18 years of age. Zip Lining charges are kshs 1,800 for two lines and kshs 2,800 for the 6 lines. All payments at Kereita Forest are made via paybill or M-PESA.
2: Paradise Lost Kiambu
Located in Kiambu town just 20 minutes drive from Nairobi City centre, you arrive at Paradise Lost a magnificent tourist destination in Kenya. It is a wonderful place in the middle of a coffee farm, which offers zip lining activity across a man made Dam on their two zip lines which are 650 metres long.
Other activities to enjoy at Paradise Lost in Kiambu is exploring stone age caves, stunning waterfall, picnics , fishing, boat riding ,camel riding , nature trails, bird watching, a visit to the coffee farms and horse riding . These plenty of activities and the short distance travel from the city makes Paradise Lost one of the best locations to enjoy a good out of city noise and bustles especially during the weekends and the public holidays. The entrance fee for adults is kshs 500 per Adult and kshs 300 per child. Zip Lining costs kshs 1500 per person for its two lines.
3: Machakos people’s Park
Machakos peoples park is located in Machakos County and it is just one hour drive from Nairobi City centre. The zip lines in Machakos people’s Park are suspended at 30 feet above the ground, this gives the people who are zip lining a perfect aerial view of the Machakos people’s Park and its surroundings environs. The Machakos people’s Park has other activities to be enjoyed such as Archery ,Biking, boat riding, picnics, horse riding, photography and camel riding.
This is one of the best places to relax and enjoy the serene environment at the Machakos town and just a few distance from Nairobi City. There are two zip lines one measuring 200 metres long and the other measuring 300metres long . The Zip lining is charged kshs 500 per person.
4:Kompass Ngong Hills
It is one hour drive out of Nairobi Central Business District, towards Ngong Hill ,you will arrive at Kompass zip lining. The zip line is about 250 metres long and hang over the expansive Ngong forest . Apart zip lining there are other several activities to be enjoyed at the Kompass in Ngong Hills such as Bike rides, photography, Archery, paintball, hiking and picnics. There is also a restaurant and a bar.
They charge entrance fee of kshs 232 per Adult and kshs 58 per child to access Ngong Hills. There are two options to choose for zip lining here either to do one zip line which costs kshs 700 or two zip lines which cost kshs 1,000.
5: Bofa Beach Resort in Kilifi
Bofa beach resort is locate in Kilifi county at the coast of Kenya, one hour drive by road from Mombasa city the second largest town in Kenya after Nairobi city. It is at the quiet holiday destination of Bofa Beach in Kilifi . It is one of the fun-filled getaway at the Kenyan coast.
It is one of the best and the first regions to offer zip lining in the coastal region of Kenya . They charge kshs 1,500 per person.
6:The Dam RedHill in Limuru
The RedHill Dam is found just at the outskirts of Nairobi a few distance past the Ndenderu and Ruaka. It faces the expansive Limuru Tea farms ,it is a quiet and beautiful place to enjoy the tranquillity it offers. It is one of the earliest zip lines in Kenya, built in 2016 across a man made dam. It offers adrenaline-pumping thrill despite it being shorter than the normal zip line. It costs kshs 2,500 to enjoy its two way zip line experience.
Other activities to be enjoyed at the site include, Boat riding, picnics, camping, fishing, horse riding and has a children’s park.
7.Rapids camp in Sagana
Sagana is the ultimate place to taste your adrenaline with several activities such as kayaking, White water rafting, plunging, abseiling ,nature walks and rock climbing. Sagana is well known as the source of Tana River. The camp is approximately one and half hours drive from Nairobi. Rapid camp is one of the most unique zip lines in Kenya ,the zip line is about 250 metres long with 110 metres of it hanging on top of a river.
The zip linin at the Rapids Camp is Kshs 3,000 per person. The camp also has a better option of combining several activities such as zip lining, gliding or kayaking, bridge plunging and a short white water rafting which costs kshs 5,600 lunch inclusive per person.
- Camp Dunda Falls in Embu
Dunda camp is located in Embu County off the Embu-Meru highway. It is two and half hours drive from Nairobi. There are several other activities to be done include canopy walks, picnic, bush trekking, nature walks and bird watching . Some of the activities here are provided for on order ,those activities include; mountain biking, camping, zip lining and archery .
This camp has two zip lines each measuring 250 metres long and they charge kshs 1,000 per person. The zip lines hang over Rupingazu river and the forest.
- Nguge Hill Lounge in Siaya
Nguge Hills lounge on the outskirts of the city of Kisumu in a valley in Gem on the western side of Kenya. Kenya Safari Activities to be enjoyed here include; zip line, ropes courses, Archery, Hiking and climbing walls. The park entry fee is kshs 1,500 which provide access to the two adventures.
- Last Village Resort in Athi River
This is a resort at Lukenya in Athi River ,which is 33 km by road from Nairobi Kenya. The lodge offers several activities such as swimming, cycling, quad biking ,zip lining and many more. They charge kshs 1,500 for one zip line and kshs 2000 for two lines.
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