What are the Camp Ndunda Falls opening hours?

Daily 7am – 6pm (day packages; book ahead). Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.

How long do you need at Camp Ndunda Falls?

Plan for Half a day to a full day.

What is the best time to visit Camp Ndunda Falls?

Weekdays in the dry seasons. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.

How do you get to Camp Ndunda Falls?

About 2.5 hours from Nairobi via the Embu highway. Ride-hailing: Ride-hail from Embu town is possible; agree the return trip. Public transport: Matatu to Embu town, then a boda boda to Njukiri In Njukiri Forest near Embu town, Embu County, off the Embu-Kiritiri road.

Camp Ndunda Falls in Njukiri Forest, Embu: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide

Parks, beaches and nature in Njukiri Forest, Embu

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A forest camp near Embu with a waterfall, nature trail, canopy walk, zipline and swimming, usually visited on a booked day package.

📍 Location

Camp Ndunda Falls, Njukiri Forest, Embu County, Njukiri Forest, Embu

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What is Camp Ndunda Falls?

Camp Ndunda Falls is a forest camp in Njukiri Forest near Embu, built around a waterfall. A nature trail leads down through the trees to the falls, and the site also runs a canopy walk, zipline, archery and a swimming spot.

Groups book day packages that bundle entry, a guided walk and lunch. It is a full-day outdoor stop, so bring shoes with grip and a change of clothes for the children.

The camp sits in Njukiri Forest, a remnant montane forest patch on the Embu side of Mount Kenya.

💡 Money-saving tips for families

Ask what the package includes Entry, lunch and activities are bundled at different rates | Carry cash

Is it right for your child's age?

Age group	Verdict	What to expect
0-2 years	Okay	Carried; steep steps to the falls \| 3-5 years

Key details

Address: Camp Ndunda Falls, Njukiri Forest, Embu County, Embu
Opening hours: Daily 7am – 6pm (day packages; book ahead)
How long to plan: Half a day to a full day
Suitable ages: All ages
Setting: Outdoor
Phone: 0798 884 410

What to expect when you visit

Expect a steep walk down to the falls and a climb back up, so travel light and wear shoes that grip. Activities such as the zipline and canopy walk are usually booked on site or in a package.

Ask what the day rate includes, since advertised packages bundle entry, lunch and activities.

Family essentials

Facilities

Toilets

Safety notes

Paths to the falls are steep and slippery, and the zipline and canopy walk carry height risks; follow guide instructions and keep children back from the falls' edge.

Tickets and costs

Ticket notes: Day packages are quoted by the camp; an advertised group day was about KSh 3,799 per person including entry, lunch and water.
Extra costs (activities, rentals, food): Zipline, canopy walk, archery, swimming

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Weekdays in the dry seasons
Busiest times: Weekends and school holidays
How to get there: In Njukiri Forest near Embu town, Embu County, off the Embu-Kiritiri road.
By car: About 2.5 hours from Nairobi via the Embu highway
Uber / Bolt estimate: Ride-hail from Embu town is possible; agree the return trip
Public transport: Matatu to Embu town, then a boda boda to Njukiri
Combine with: Rua Nyoni Waterfall | My Hill Country Garden Resort
What to bring: Shoes with grip | Change of clothes | Swimwear | Cash or M-Pesa

What to pack

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Family day bag checklist

Shoes with grip Change of clothes Swimwear Cash or M-Pesa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Camp Ndunda Falls opening hours?: Daily 7am – 6pm (day packages; book ahead). Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.
How long do you need at Camp Ndunda Falls?: Plan for Half a day to a full day.
What is the best time to visit Camp Ndunda Falls?: Weekdays in the dry seasons. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.
How do you get to Camp Ndunda Falls?: About 2.5 hours from Nairobi via the Embu highway. Ride-hailing: Ride-hail from Embu town is possible; agree the return trip. Public transport: Matatu to Embu town, then a boda boda to Njukiri In Njukiri Forest near Embu town, Embu County, off the Embu-Kiritiri road.