It has been a minute! Unbelievable how the month of February is almost gone home.
How are you coping with this hot Kenyan weather? We are coping by indulging in walks / hikes within canopy-filled walking trails. Kereita Forest is such and is only 40 minutes drive from Nairobi City.
Here is to a #Throwback post in quest of a much needed #ForestTherapy and Nature Therapy. The Japanese call it forest bathing where you use your sensory system to inhale all the positive energies emitted by the forest which in turn is beneficial to our physical and psychological well being. Research has shown that trees release essential oils called PHYTONCIDES which boost our immune system by lowering our levels of the stress hormone – cortisol. Feel good hormones (endorphins) are released and in the process we acquire better mental health.
These amatuer illustrations were taken along the trails of Kereita Forest this past weekend.
We were surprised that the trail seemed deserted on this particular Saturday. We absolutely breathed the unlimited fresh air amidst different vegetational topography. We intended to go to the waterfalls but believe it or not we couldn’t locate the falls. 😎 Yes losing a trail in a forest is normal even in the company of a ranger or guide. You just need to remain calm and maintain the main shoulder trail while avoiding going deeper into the forest. Also, keep hydrated and consume your energy takeout foods. While at it, be mindful of the chirping birds, falling branches, the whistling wind, the sound of waterfalls and flowing streams, the penetrating sunrays, the snaking valleys and everything your sensory faculty dictates.
It was completely the opposite at The Forest Lodge where there was a buzz of activities and crowds of adrenaline seekers. If you are not aware, #TheForestLodge offers a myriad of adrenaline activities including Ziplining, Archery, paintball course, horse riding, mountain biking among others. They recently added a minor`s ziplining where your young ones aged from 3 years can indulge.
You can bet the younglings we had tagged along, made ziplining their highlight of the day.
For more details on how to experience the offerings of The Kereita Forest + Adrenaline activities on solo, family or groups basis, please inbox or chat us on +254-722-794124 / 0781-462663
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