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Park Entry Fee Per Person: : Citizen: Adult – KSH 300, Child – KSH 215
Resident: Adult – KSH 300, Child KSH 215
Non-Residents: Adult – USD 52, Child – USD 26
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The Mau Mau Caves hold a prominent place in Kenya's history as a symbol of the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. These caves, located in the Aberdare Forest, were used by the Mau Mau freedom fighters as hideouts and operational bases during the Mau Mau Uprising in the 1950s. The uprising was a pivotal movement in Kenya's fight for independence, led by the Kikuyu ethnic group along with other groups, who opposed the oppressive colonial government.
Nestled in the lush Aberdare Forest within the Aberdare National Park, the Mau Mau Caves are surrounded by dense vegetation, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. The forest itself is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range, which rises to altitudes of over 4,000 meters. This remote and rugged terrain provided the perfect cover for the Mau Mau fighters, allowing them to evade capture and conduct guerrilla warfare against the British forces.