Nature At Its Best
Nestled in the heart of Ol Kalou, Olkalou Botanical Gardens is dedicated to showcasing the diverse plant life of Kenya. Our mission is to conserve indigenous flora, inspire environmental stewardship, and provide a welcoming space for relaxation, learning, and community events. We celebrate the unique ecosystems of Nyandarua and beyond, offering visitors a living classroom and a place of natural beauty.
The majestic Thomson’s Dove
Activities
The garden is ideal for the following activities:
With all these unique features and resources, Olkalou Botanical gardens is ideal for:
- Nature trails
- Bird watching activities
- Rich historical site for education purposes.
- Wedding receptions
- Family and group camping activities
- Team building activities
- Mountain hiking activities
Come and enjoy the following:
We pride ourselves in being able to offer the following:
- A bird sanctuary with rare African birds.
- A historical site and a stop-over of Joseph Thomson the youthful British explorer of the late 19th
- A breath catching scenic view of the Happy Valley with dotted homes of the British aristocratic settlers of the early Twentieth Century.
- A scenic view of the world famous Aberdare National park (The Home of the Big Five).
- The home of the five ton legendary Thomson Dove.
- We also organize tour trips on weekends to the Aberdares, Lake Ol’bolossat, Thomson falls, Subukia Cultural sites, Menengai crater, Lake Nakuru National park, Kariandusi historical site and Lake Naivasha (Hells gate) and other surrounding sites.
- Nature walk path facilities are provided.
- Rock climbing competitions.
- Talent enhancement.
- General recreation.