Timeline
18:13
Grab a cold drink or a light snack in Machakos town before heading up. Check opening hours for local vendors to ensure they are open in the late afternoon.
18:23
The Anti-Gravity Hill (Kituluni Hill)
Arrive at the hairpin turn 12 km outside Machakos town. Find a local young man willing to demonstrate the 'anti-gravity' trick with a water bottle. Be prepared to pay a small fee for the show.
18:33
The Anti-Gravity Hill (Kituluni Hill)
Watch the sunset toward the W as the sky turns gold. The light hitting the asphalt provides the perfect backdrop for the illusion.
Local tip
The guides often ask visitors to leave if they haven't paid. Keep your cash ready and agree on the price before the demonstration starts.
Check before you go
- Confirm local vendor hours in Machakos town as they may close early.
- Carry small change for the demonstration fee.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nairobi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).