2-hour bike hire in Karura Forest with Karura Bikes costs KES 650 per person. You book male, female or child bikes online, then pay before you ride.
This package is bike hire only. Kenya Forest Service entrance is separate and is not sold on the Karura Bikes booking form. Read Karura Forest entrance fee for how entrance sits next to hire.
Meet at a public Karura Forest bike gate. Details are on Karura Forest bike gates. Arrive about 15 minutes early so the bikes can be assigned.
The 2-Hour Bike Hire — Karura Forest package provides a reserved two-hour bicycle rental for a fixed price of KES 650.00 in 2026. Karura Bikes is the online booking platform that confirms your reservation with partner-supplied bikes inside the forest. This booking secures your time slot, but the separate Karura Forest entrance fee must be paid directly to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) at the gate.
The price for a 2-hour bike hire in Karura Forest is KES 650.00 for the 2026 season. The KES 650.00 rate applies to male, female, and child bike frames booked in advance through the Karura Bikes platform.
Karura Bikes processes all payments online at the time of booking. This payment confirms your reservation for the two-hour rental period only.
You can book your 2-hour bike hire online by first selecting the package on the Karura Bikes website. Choose your preferred date and the specific two-hour time slot for your ride.
Next, specify the number of male, female, or child bikes required for your group. Complete the booking by paying with M-Pesa or a major bank card. A confirmation email with your booking details secures your bikes for the specified time.
The 2-hour Karura Forest bike hire provides three main types of bicycles supplied by our partners. Selecting the correct bike type during booking ensures a suitable frame is reserved for each rider in your group.
The KES 650.00 fee covers only the bicycle rental for a two-hour period and the advance reservation. The booking is not an all-inclusive park-access package and has specific exclusions.
Karura Forest provides a network of well-maintained and clearly marked trails for cyclists. For the safety of all visitors, riders must stay on these designated paths at all times.
The trails are designed to guide cyclists past key landmarks, including the waterfall, caves, and picnic areas. Following the designated routes is a condition of the bike hire.
Bike hire services in Karura Forest operate during the forest's public access hours, from morning until late afternoon. The online booking system displays all available 2-hour slots within these operational times.
You should arrive at the Karura Forest main gate 15 to 20 minutes before your scheduled hire time. This allows for entry fee payment, parking, and walking to the bike collection point.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Price (2026) | KES 650.00 |
| Booking Platform | Karura Bikes |
| Entrance Fee | Paid separately to KFS at the gate |
Karura Bikes provides specific cancellation and modification terms during the booking process. To cancel a 2-hour bike hire, you must follow the notice period outlined in those terms to be eligible for a refund.
To modify a booking date, time, or the number of bikes, contact us using the details in your confirmation email. All modifications are subject to bike availability and require adherence to the specified notice period.
Booking your 2-hour bike hire in advance guarantees bike availability, which is important during busy weekends and public holidays in Nairobi. An advance booking secures the correct number and type of bikes for your specific time slot.
Online payment also makes the collection process faster upon arrival, as you can bypass the payment queue at the hire station. This system ensures your reserved bikes are ready when you arrive.
Prepare for your visit by bringing cash or M-Pesa for the KFS entrance fee, which is separate from your bike hire payment. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes appropriate for cycling.
You should also carry your own water for hydration. Plan to arrive at the Karura Forest gate 15-20 minutes before your hire slot to allow time for entry procedures and to reach the bike pickup point.
Book your 2-hour bike hire to guarantee a bicycle is reserved for you at Karura Forest. Reserving your slot through the Karura Bikes platform confirms your bike type and time, which helps to avoid delays on arrival.
Also read Karura Forest bike hire rules and how to book Karura bike rentals.
Riders on a cycling trail during a 2-hour bike hire in Karura Forest
