Zaina Falls Hike
Zaina Falls Hike
A hidden Gem in Nyeri County
Located approximately 14km from Nyeri town in Gakanga Village near Ihururu, Zaina Falls is a hidden gem for any adventure lover. The beginner-friendly hike starts with a gentle walk along the Zaina river within the Zaina Valley. Past a river crossing, we'll take a brief steep climb up a hill to see the maumau caves dating back to the Colonial Kenya. Expect sweeping views across the valley from atop the hill. Next, we continue on our ultimate Zaina waterfall chase, which treats us to the breathtaking 60m Zaina Fall drop. We'll have our snacks here, take lots of pictures for the memories and then head back to the starting point, where we will board our vehicles back to Nairobi.
Zaina Falls Hike Distance And Stats
Distance: ~8km
Duration: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Beginner-friendly: Yes
Child-friendly: Yes, 6Â years and above
Zaina Falls Hike Itinerary
4:45 a.m Meet up at International House Parking, City Hall Way. Boarding opens.
5:00 a.m DepartureÂ
08:30 Arrival at the trail start
09:00 a.m Hike Starts
4:00 p.m Departure for Nairobi
Charges
Ticket | By Bus | Self-Drive |
Kenyan Citizens | KES 3,650 | KES 2,100 |
Foreign Kenyan Residents | KES 3,850 | KES 2,300 |
Non-Resident Foreigners | US$ 34.00 | NA |
Mpesa Till 989985
What to Wear
- Quick-drying tshirt
- Quick-drying pants
- Fleece jacket
- Sun hat or cap
- Well-treaded hiking shoes
What to Carry
- 3L water and suitable snacks
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Trekking pole
- Identification documents
How to Prepare for the Hike
- Engage in active cardio exercises such as aerobics, walking, running, cycling, and swimming among others the week prior to the event.
- Set aside the day before the hike for resting--take a break from exercises.
- Increase your hydration at least two days to the hike.
- Purpose to get enough rest the night before the hike.Â
- If on intermittent fasting or on a diet, take a break in the period one day before and after the hike. This way, you will build up your energy reserves for the arduous task ahead.
- Cut your toe nails!
- Have a generous breakfast at least 3 hours before the start of the hike. This ensures that most of the food has been digested by the time you begin the hike, giving you the much-needed energy while ensuring your stomach is not too full for comfort.
- Use the bathroom before leaving the house to reduce the need for bathroom breaks on the commute.
- Set your mind up for conquering yourself. Hiking is more about your mindset than physical preparation. Once you win the battle in your mind, everything else contributes less than 10%. You can do it!