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Indoor fatigue had gotten the better of me, and for the sake of sanity and a way to distress, I booked a tour to Nachu caves thanks to Yofi Adventures. 

The caves are found in Kikuyu at a place called Lusigetti in Ndeiya,  and its one of those rare places near Nairobi where one can take a hike and immerse themselves into the joy nature.

Our journey began at around 8am and took us one hour to get to Kikuyu town. 

On this early morning, Waiyaki way was not an exhaust fumes alleyway thanks to the few cars on the road and it was a sight to behold watching so many people cycling and others jogging trying to keep fit.

When we arrived, we were received by our guides Stanley and Ndungu, who informed us that the distance to the caves would be around 10 kilometers.

After a few exercises to stretch our muscles in preparation for the journey ahead, we were ready to go, bracing the dusty road together in the hot sun to reach Gatune hills. 

Life in this area is more rural, with people using donkeys to transport their water, herdsmen taking care of cattle, and while some residents saw the use of wearing masks, others just walked by without them, oblivious of the fact that there is coronavirus pandemic. 

We reached Gatune hills and began the hike into the caves. The hills were slightly steep and I wondered how bad it would have been if it had rained the previous night.

From one end of the cave, one can catch a glimpse of the windmills at Ngong hills, from the other end, the beautiful vistas of Nachu village. 

As we got closer to the cave, the hike became tougher and the terrain steeper. The shrub vegetation also became a nuisance pricking us as we waded through the area.

It became impossible to wear masks because of the weather and heavy breathing. It is here that I learnt the significance of owning hiking boots as well as light clothing while hiking.

One also needs a lot of water to stay hydrated and keep headaches at bay. We finally got to the caves and found a group of worshippers seeking God in the mountains.

We had to wait a little longer for the worshippers to allow us to get in. This is a common feature in hills with caves.

You find people worshipping, smoke signifying sacrifices were made or food was cooked the previous night.

Some stay in the mountains for days. One can also feel the energy in this place; it’s sacred and divine.

On the outside, the cave looked like an angry elephant while slanting down at a 45 degree angle. 

We headed off to the second cave, which was also quite steep, but worth the view. There were no people, so we stayed longer and took more photos 

We climbed down and it was a sigh of relief not having to climb another steep hill.

We looked for a spot and had our lunch, still enjoying the magnificent views, and from a distant watching the shepherds herd their flock. 

After the heavy lunch, we headed back to our vehicle. While I thought that the hike was easy, the fact that I never wanted to leave the car when I arrived home meant that it was really a tough one, but I was glad that at least I cut some calories.