NAIROBI SAFARI WALK

The Closest you can get to the Wild.

With its raised wooden boardwalk that allows for uninterrupted views of the animals, the Safari Walk is a show case for Kenya’s Parks and Reserves, allowing visitors to discover what they can expect to see across the country. Visitors can see a sample of the country’s rich animal life including the rare bongo, white rhino and albino zebra as well as big cats, antelopes and primates. It is also home to some 150 species of local trees. This is one of the major attractions in Nairobi set out in Langata near Kenya wildlife services headquarters and Nairobi National park. The safari walk is a zoo of its kind where different wildlife varieties found in Kenya are caged in expansive fenced area of their individual natural habitats. Here the boardwalk is set high to offer a great view of the animals and it takes you through a 27 acres area of 3 distinct ecosystems. The first habitat zone you will encounter after entering the safari walk is marsh areas . Here there are spellbinding scenes of water lily; and plentiful and imposing long papyrus reeds. In this habitat you encounter 2 guileful crocodiles and pigmy hippos in their natural habitat. The second habitat zone represent the Savannah grasslands which happens to be the dominant vegetation in most of Kenya wilderness. This habitat encompasses section of both open Savannah and Savannah bushvelds serving interest of different animal varieties.  Here you will encounter most of Africa common animal varieties like lion, cheetah, the cagey leopard, zebras, giraffes, Antelopes and bongos placed in different enclosures. There is  a section housing Ostrich which is flightless and the largest bird on earth. You will also find a rare albino zebra in the savannah habitat zone.  The last encounter will be a woodlands habitat leading you a nature trail unraveling some of local varieties and their cultural significance. 

Besides the walk guest at Nairobi safari walk has an opportunity to participate in tree planting. There is a children museum where families have got a chance to learn about the Kenyan heritage.