Ragia Forest Trek

Kenya is considered as one of the world’s major biodiversity countries due to abundance and diversity of species in our forests. Among these forests is Ragia forest which form part of the Aberdare forest ecosystem that has spectrum of flora and fauna that include a variety of endemic species and sub species. Ragia forest is located in Lari sub county of Kiambu county and it is approximately 90 Km North of Nairobi. It is accessed from Flyover- Magumu-Njabini road. It boarders Kieni forest to the East and Kinangop plateau to the West in Nyandarua county, Kamae forest to the south and Kinangop forest to the North. The forest is managed by Kenya Forest Service and covers an area of 4250.21 ha.
The Ragia circuit starts at Sasumua Dam through Chinas camp gate. It then proceeds deep into thick bamboo and follows elephant trails down the valley to pipeline leave way. The trail follows the leave way and suddenly makes a steep drop to Sasumua River which leads to a magnificent waterfall called no 18. From the waterfall, the trail leads to sharp descent that leads back to the pipeline way leave which forms better part of the trail which again leads to a cascading waterfall and famous Mau Mau cave where Mau Mau generals like Field marshal Dedan Kimathi and general China used to hide.
From the waterfall, the trail leads you out of the forest through the thick bamboo forest while walking along a forest road. The whole circuit takes approximately 7 hours.

Trip Itinerary
Time Activity
6.00am Depart Nairobi for Ragia Forest expected to arrive at the gate to start the hike at 8.00am
12.30pm Enjoy your packed lunch or snacks at the peak as you view the scenic surroundings
4.00 pm Leave Ragia Forest for Nairobi expecting to arrive at 6.00pm

What to wear and items to carry;
Wear comfortable running shoes or Water proof hiking boot preferred
Wear sporty pants (avoid jeans)
Polyester T-shirt (like the football jerseys) carry an extra one to change after the hike
Sun glasses
Hat/cap
Camera
Binoculars
Drinking water (3litres)
Sun sreen (Arimis oK)
Heavy snack or picnic Lunch
Energy Bars
Poncho or a light Rain Jacket
Avoid unnecessary Items
Finally carry loads of fun with you and tag along a friend!!
Cost
Adults- KES. 2,100 per person, $30 for residents and non- residents $35
Included:
• Transport to and from Ragia Forest
• Park Entry fee
• Guide fee
• Guard fee
Book your space by sending a non-refundable booking fee of KES. 1,000/- via Lipa na Mpesa Till no. 751447 by 9th November 2016 and the balance by 11th November 2016.
For More information, please contact us on hikemaniak@gmail.com tel. 0721 51 00 57/0732004345 or 0727 60 88 83