Eburu Forest

Eburu forest is one of the 22 gazetted forest blocks that comprise the vast 420,000 hectare Mau Forest Complex within Kenya’s Rift Valley.

It is the eastern-most extension of the Mau range and forms part of the Rift Valley conservation and ecology ecosystem stretching from Lake Nakuru National Park, the Soysambu Conservancy, Lake Naivasha to Longonot and Hells Gate National Park.  Mount Eburru overlooks Lake Naivasha to the south east, Lake Elementaita to the North and Lake Nakuru to the North West.

The Eburu forest area covers 87 sq km of prime indigenous forest nestled within the folds of a geologically active volcanic mountain. The mountain’s highest peak Ol Doinyo Eburru stands at 2,820 metres above sea level.

The forest forms part of the catchment for Lakes Naivasha and Elementaita with several ground springs and is the source of Ndabibi River and other small streams.

Eburu Forest has a diverse tree species, bird and animal species.

Activities in Eburu Forest include hiking, nature walks, bird watching, camping.

Ref: Rhino Ark