Nairobi Safari Walk

Only 7km south of the city of Nairobi lies the Nairobi Safari Walk, Kenya's new conservation based recreation facility. The combination of skilled and creative landscape design, unique wildlife species and detailed interpretation, renders the facility supremacy in tourism and conservation education.

Nairobi Safariwalk

For Kenyan Vistors
With a combination of three simulated, forests, wetlands and Savannahs, local visitors have an opportunity to learn about their valuable resource and how they can contribute to its conservation. Some unique plants and animals that are locally extinct or threatened are displayed so that the public can learn the dangers facing conservation today. This is the place where you learn how to take part in wildlife conservation quest. Take home learning resources will be given to all participants in any of our programs.
For International Visitors
The Nairobi Safari Walk is the eye opener to Kenya's Parks and Reserves. It offers you an opportunity to learn what you expect to see across the country. Introductory talks on Kenya's parks and reserves, can be arranged for you by the naturalists. You will have a taste of Kenya's rich Animal collection including the rare bongo, white rhino, albino zebra, a collection of cats, antelopes and primates. NSW is also home to a collection of about 150 species of local trees. Get to learn their varied traditional uses too.

For Learning Institutions
Teachers and students at all levels can utilize the Safari Walk as a learning resource center based on their school curriculum. We have a variety of learning resources including the habitats, plant species, a classroom, plant nursery and demonstration plot. The education staff will also prepare specific learning activities for you on request. Take-home-learning resources will be given to all participants in any of our programs.

Nairobi safari walk is for you.
The unique design of the Safari Walk includes the interest of all visitors, families, students, tourists, and all others are catered for. Activities at the safari walk:

• Guides Walk
• Talks and Lectures
• Tree Identification
• Nursery techniques

Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve

Arabuko-Sokoke National park together with the forest reserve is the largest stretch of coastal forest remaining in Eastern Africa. It is located 110km north of Mombasa. The ecosystem comprises of three forest types, mixed forest, Brachystegia and Cynometra, each containing many rare species of birds, butterflies, amphibians and plants. The Clarke's Weaver is completely endemic to the forest, while the Sokoke Scops Owl, Sokoke Pipit, and the Amani Sunbird and Spotted Ground Thrush are only found in the park and a few in Tanzania.
ACCESS:
It lies a few kilometers inland, between the towns of Kilifi and Malindi, you can get there by road, which is 75 Kms from Mombasa town or by plane through Malindi or Mombasa airports.

•   By Roads: Access through Mombasa, Tarmac road - 75 km.
• Access through Malindi.
• By Air: Malindi and Mombasa Airports.

SIZE / LOCATION:

• 6 km2.
• It lies a few kilometers inland, between the towns of Kilifi and Malindi, you can get there by road, which is 75 Kms  from mombasa town or by plane through Malindi or Mombasa airports.

CLIMATE:

• Average annual rainfall ranges from 900mm in the dry and scrubby northwest to 1100mm in the east.

SAFARI CARD REQUIRED?
At present the park does not operate on smart card system. Entry is by cash only (KSH or US$).

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

• Endemic Bird species, Butterflies, Remnant coastal forest.
• It is the largest existing fragment of the tropical forests that covered much of the East African coast and is an important Kenya safari habitat for endemic/endangered birds, insects, butterflies and mammal species.  It is also an important monument as remnants of the coastal tropical forests.
• A couple of reptile species (in addition to other species living here e.g. butterflies, Beetles) are found here among them Boomslang, Green Mamba, Rock Python, Forest Cobra, Sand Lizard and Day Geullo.
• It is a great reserve for birdwatchin and among the bird species includes Sokoke Pipit, Amani Sunbird,Fischers Turaco, Clarkes weaver, Golden Wooodpecker and many others

WILDLIFE:

• Golden-rumped Elephant-shrew, Sokoke bushy-tailed Mongoose, Ader’s Duiker, waterbuck, Bushbuck, African Civet, Blotched Genet, Caracal, syke’s monkeys, several bird species.
• Prolific birdlife features 600 species.

WHERE TO STAY:

• There is Currently no accommodation in the reserve. There are lots of accommodation facilities along this coast to suit all budget levels

ACTIVITY OPTIONS:

• Bird Watching
• Butterfly watching
• Walking Trails
• Game viewing

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU:

• Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks.

Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve Photos

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Park Contacts
Phone: +254-042 3246 + 254-20- 600800, 602345 Fax: +254-20-607024	Email: kwsarabuko@africaonline.co.ke reservations@kws.go.ke Postal Address: The Warden P.O. Box 109, Malindi

Chyulu Hills National Park- Hemingway’s ‘Green Hills of AfricaChyulu Hills National Park -Hemingway’s ‘Green Hills of Africa’

A magical land of black frozen lava studded with blazing red-hot poker trees: of shoals of extinct volcanoes wreathed in dense forest abs hung with Spanish moss, the Chyulu hills coil a sleeping dragon on the lion-gold plains of his treasure. The pink haloed peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rises to the west and all around stretch the mirage miles of Maasai land, dusty, dry and stalked by scarlet cloaked herders and dust plumed cattle.

The Park comprises the eastern flanks of Chyulu Hills including about half the forest area. The park boundary runs down the centre of the hills along the lines of the peaks. The remaining western portion of the hills is part of the west Chyulu Game Conservation Area and owned by several Maasai Group ranches
ACCESS

• Roads: By road from Kibwezi: turn right off the Mombasa Road (coming from Nairobi) at Kibwezi, onto a sign posted road that leads after 9 Kms to Kithasyo Gate and Park HQ. By road from Tsavo West: It is possible to enter the park from Tsavo West
• By Air: The Park has two airstrips

PARK GATES:

• Main Gate
• Mukururo
• Kiboko

SIZE

• Approximately 741 sq.km

LOCATION

• The park is in Kibwezi District, Eastern Province

CLIMATE

• Temperature ranges from 20-30 c and rainfall from 200mm – 700 mm
• Two rain seasons: Long rains – March & April & short rains – Nov/ December
• The altitude 1500 - 2160 meters above sea level

PERSONNEL ON CALL

• The Warden

SAFARICARD REQUIRED?

• At present the park does not operate on Safaricard system. Entry is by cash only (KSH or US$).

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Breathtaking views from the chyllu Hills,cave exploration,one camp site next to park headquaters
• Reptiles:Black Mamba, Puff Adder, Rock Python, Gecko, Tortoise, Lizard
• Insects/arthropods:Dung Beetles, Butterflies, Tsetse fly
• Common Animals:Buffalo; Bushbuck; Eland; Elephant, Leopard; giant forest hog ,bush Pig; reedbuck, mountain; Steinbok

WHERE TO STAY:

•  While there is no accommodation within the park numerous accommodation options exist in nearby Tsavo West National Park and in ungazetted portion of the Chyulu Hills
• Camping: The park has three public campsites. The campsite at Kithasyo Park offers basic amenities. There is also a KWS campsite outside the park boundaries near the guest house at Kiboko

ACTIVITY OPTIONS

• Game viewing
• Camping
• Mountain Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Bird Watching

BEST TIME TO VISIT

• All year round

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks

Open: Daily 6.00 am -7.00 pm including public holidays. No entry is allowed on foot and visitors will not be allowed entry after 6.15pm

Park Contacts
Phone: +254 20 2153433   Fax: +254 (20) 607024	Email: chyulu@kws.go.ke reservations@kws.go.ke Postal Address: The Warden, Chyulu Hills National Park P.O Box 458 - 90137 Kibwezi.

The Fishing Lodge Guest House

Location: Central highlands west of Mount Kenya. Approximately 180 km from Nairobi (via Nyeri) depending on entry gate. Distances from Nyeri: Treetops Gate 17km, Ark Gate 28 km, Ruhuruini Gate 20km, Kiandogoro Gate 30 km, Wanderis Gate 37 km. Distance from Naivasha: Mutubio Gate 50 km.
Accommodation: Set in the central moorlands of southern Aberdare the Aberdare Fishing Lodge comprises two timber cabins lying near each other. Each cabin has three bedrooms. Two bedrooms have one double and one single bed and one bedroom has a single bed.

• Bathroom: Two ensuite bathrooms (hot water) per cabin.
• Sitting room: Each cabin has a  sitting room with a log fire and doors leading to a veranda
• Dining area: Each cabin has an open-plan dining area leading off the sitting room. There is also a dining table and benches on the veranda.
• Kitchen: Equipped with gas stove, kitchen utensils, cutlery,  and glasses.
• Provided: Caretaker, kerosene lamps, blankets, pillows, bed linen, towels, soap, and toilet tissue.

Park highlights: Spectacular waterfalls, moorland scenery, and colorful flora.
Activities: Trout fishing, (fishing license available at the Park Gate), walking, trekking, and climbing
Wildlife: Includes; elephant, sykes’ and colobus monkey, leopard, lion, black rhino, giant forest hog, bushbuck, buffalo, bush duiker, suni, serval, reedbuck, eland and rare bongo antelope.
Birds: The prolific birdlife features 250 recorded species.
How to get there:

• By road: There are several gates into the Park via Nyeri (Treetops Gate is the most popular entry point), or via Naivasha, (the shortest route from Nairobi) to Mutubio Gate. The closest gate to the fishing lodge is Kiandogoro Gate (4 km away) but you should confirm road condition from Nyeri to this Gate at the time of booking.
• By air: There is an airstrip at Mweiga Park HQ.
• Roads: 4WD vehicles are recommended all year round and are essential during the rainy seasons.

Open: Daily 6.00 a.m.- 7.00 p.m. including public holidays. Note: no entry is allowed on foot and visitors will not be allowed entry after 6.15 p.m.
SafariCard’ required? Entry is by Safari Card only; cards can be obtained and loaded only at the Park HQ at Mweiga (close to Treetops Gate).
Accommodation charges:

• In the months of April, August and December we charge Citizens & Residents kshs 10000, Non residents USD 180 for the whole house not per person.
• Rest of the year we charge Citizens & Residents  kshs 8000,  Non residents USD 150 for the whole house, not per person.

Park Contacts
Contact Person: The Senior  Warden Phone: +254 (61) 2300142 KWS Reservations: Tel: + 254 (20) 600800, 602345 Fax: + 254 (20) 607024 reservations@kws.go.ke	Email: aberdare@wananchi.com , reservations@kws.go.ke Postal Address: P.O. Box 22, Nyeri, Central Province Kenya.

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