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Located near Nanyuki, about 199.2 km North East of Nairobi in Kenya's Central Province, the Mau Mau Cave was used as a hide-out by Kenyan Freedom Fighters during the Mau Mau Uprising of 1952 to 1960. It is located approximately 18 km south of the equator inside the thick Mount Kenya National Park.
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Located near Nanyuki, about 199.2 km North East of Nairobi in Kenya's Central Province, the Mau Mau Cave was used as a hide-out by Kenyan Freedom Fighters during the Mau Mau Uprising of 1952 to 1960. It is located approximately 18 km south of the equator inside the thick Mount Kenya National Park.

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The Mau mau cave can he reached from the Bantu Lodge. As a westener you have to pay for a permit ( rangers did really control it!) and book a guide ( altogether 2000 p Person September 2024, at the counter of the Bantu Lodge). Then a moderate hike through the bush towards the rest of the bombed cage. 14 km (roundtrip). On the way we saw many animals ( black and white colubus, baboons, bushbucks and a tiny python). You can swim in the lake at the former cave. The location on google maps is incorrect. It is behind the...

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This is a spectacular place due to its natural setup. I and my clients did a nature trek from Nanyuki to the caves and the experience in the rain forest with life rivers and waterfalls was amazing. Different species of flora is also a big attraction here, then the caves; they...

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If you love nature walk then mau cave should be a bucket list item...just a few kilometers from Nanyuki town ...lies beautiful gem called mau caves ..all you need is a guide ,a few snacks and a bottle of water ....carry...

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The Mau mau cave can he reached from the Bantu Lodge. As a westener you have to pay for a permit ( rangers did really control it!) and book a guide ( altogether 2000 p Person September 2024, at the counter of the Bantu Lodge). Then a moderate hike through the bush towards the rest of the bombed cage. 14 km (roundtrip). On the way we saw many animals ( black and white colubus, baboons, bushbucks and a tiny python). You can swim in the lake at the former cave. The location on google maps is incorrect. It is behind the Bantu Lodge!
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The Mau mau cave can he reached from the Bantu Lodge. As a westener you have to pay for a permit ( rangers did really control it!) and book a guide ( altogether 2000 p Person September 2024, at the counter of the Bantu Lodge). Then a moderate hike through the bush towards the rest of the bombed cage. 14 km (roundtrip). On the way we saw many animals ( black and white colubus, baboons, bushbucks and a tiny python). You can swim in the lake at the former cave. The location on google maps is incorrect. It is behind the Bantu Lodge!
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