Nature Sanctuaries in Mombasa
Haller Park Mombasa: Surprisingly Pleasant
Found near Bombolulu at the corner of Nyali-Links and Nyali-Malindi Roads, 9 km north of Nyali Bridge, is Rene Haller’s remarkable achievement in the rehabilitation of the old Bamburi cement quarries. Haller was hired as a manager of the garden department at Bamburi in 1950 and given the task to beautify the area. In the early 1970s he embarked on the restoration project. His conception was a masterpiece. Up until now, Haller Park is a rare success of land reclamation in Kenya, yet, it is also much prized for its scenery and a place to begin or renew your romance with nature. Haller Park is, without doubt, the most popular nature park in North Coast, receiving over 160,000 visitors each year. Plenty of game can be sighted; hippos, giraffes, buffalos and antelopes as well as smaller mammals like vervet monkeys.
Presently, there’s nothing that gives away its former tumbledown wasteland, even for the most skeptic of travellers. In instead, Haller Park Mombasa has a thriving game sanctuary, reptile park, small demonstration fish farm area, a palm garden, crocodile pens and a giraffe viewing platform, offering a variety of attractions in one place. The diversity of flora is also considerable; from mangrove palms, native shade trees, coastal forests, several of these noted as rare. This is haven for the nature-lover. Each plant plays a key role in the overall harmony of the ecosystem. The park is open daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Entry charges in Kes: Resident Adult 500, Child 200; Non Resident Adult 1400, Child 600, but well worth the fee in a surprisingly pleasant destination well worth that lovely afternoon’s walking.
Mombasa Butterfly Pavilion, an extension of Haller Park, is best known for its 4 km fitness trail. It is salutary to mention that Butterfly Pavilion was also a part of the reclamation and rehabilitation project done by Bamburi Cement Company. Still, experiences at Butterfly Pavilion and Haller Park are different, but there’s the sure joy of walking in nature at both nature parks. The main emphasis at the pavillion is to offer a calming afternoon’s walk for people of all ages. As such, it is designed as a Vitaparcours fitness trail with various fitness stations, each with an engagnging and illustrative step-by-step panel displaying varying exercises. Vitaparcours was begun in 1968 by Zurich in Switzerland to offer a simple fitness regimen available for everyone, anytime and free of charge. There are over 25 species of butterflies to be spotted along the trail. You can also opt to jog or ride around the pavillion.
Around Kenya are to be found a hatful of delightful nature parks and sanctuaries, many of these being community initiatives to protect wildlife in their natural habitats. Fairly small in comparison to the national parks and reserves, they offer a more intimate exposure to the wild, to fully appreciate the local flora and fauna.
Index of Nature Parks & Sanctuaries in Kenya
Bomet County - Kipsegon Ecosystem, Masese Nyangores Ecotourism Site, Bungoma County - Buteyo Miti Park, Garissa County - Garissa Giraffe Centre, Bour Algi Giraffe Sanctuary, Homa Bay County - Ondago Swamp Nature Sanctuary, Kakamega County - Isecheno Nature Reserve, Yala Nature Sanctuary, Kericho County - Tagabi Monkey Sanctuary, Chebown Nature Sanctuary, Kilifi County - Mnarani Snake Park, Mazingira Park, A Rocha Ecolodge & Conservation Centre, Mida Creek Sanctuary, Local Ocean Conservation, Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Mida Creek Nature Camp, The Kipepeo Butterfly Farm, Kisumu County - Dunga Beach Wetland Boardwalk, Kitui County - Mutomo Reptile Park, Kwale County - Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary, Colobus Conservation, Kaya Kinondo, Bora Bora Wildlife Park, Diani Reptile Park, Wasini Boardwalk, Gazi Boardwalk, Lamu County - Amu Ranch, Makueni County - Kivungoni Springs, Meru County - Thaaru Springs, Mombasa County - Mombasa Butterfly House, Haller Park, The Butterfly Pavillion, Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, Nairobi County - Nairobi Arboretum, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nyandarua County - Sharpe's Longclaw Reserve, Samburu County - Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Maralal Game Sanctuary, Taita Taveta County - Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Njoro Springs, Ithumba Elephant Nursery, Tana River County - Ozi Conservation, Trans Nzoia County - Kitale Nature Conservancy, Treasure of Africa, Uasin Gishu County - River Sosiani Park, Eldoret Nature & Cultural Centre Park, Wajir County - Wajir Giraffe Sanctuary
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Well-famous for its rich Swahili culture, stunning beaches, and vibrant nightlife – acclaimed as one of the top destinations in Kenya – Mombasa County is home to Mombasa City, Kenya’s second-largest city and a primary port town that has been a key trade center for centuries. Mombasa County is more than just beaches—it’s a cultural melting pot with history, adventure, and guaranteed jambos.
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80 Destinations in Mombasa County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north then east - with the aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Arab Rifle's Monument, Buli Monument, Fort Jesus Curio Shop, Camel Joint, Old Town Mombasa, Fort Jesus Museum I World Heritage Site, Mombasa Butterfly House, Santo Antonio de Tanna, Swahili Cultural Center, Sanaa Gallery, Old Port Mombasa, Leven House I Steps, Forodhani Restaurant, The Mandhry Mosque, Burhani Mosque, Tulia Backpackers, Bahdala Mosque, Mazrui Cemetery, Old Law Courts, Treasury Square, Africa Hotel, Kizingo BBQ, St. Joseph's Fort, Ras Serani Lighthouse, Kizingo War Camp, Mombasa Golf Club, Mama Ngina Waterfront Park, Shelly Beach, The Likoni Floating Bridge, Mbaraki Creek, Mombasa Yatch Club, Mbaraki Pillar, The Mombasa Mbaraki Cemetery, The Little Theatre Club, Kilindini Harbour, The Mombasa Memorial Church, The Holy Ghost Catholic Cathedral, Lord Shiva Temple, The Old Mombasa Railway Station, Railways Park, Mombasa African Memorial, Mombasa’s Tusks, Fort Makupa, Kibarani Recreation Park, Akamba Handicraft Shop, Manyimbo War Cemetery, Tudor Water Sports Marina, Nyali Bridge, ACK Emmanuel, The Kengeleni Monument, Bahari Beach Resort, Tamarind Dhow Cruise, Krapf Memorial Heritage Park, Kenyatta Public Beach, Bombolulu Workshop, Haller Park, Mombasa Butterfly Pavilion, Bamburi Rifle Range, Mombasa Go-Kart, Suli Suli Fishing, Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, Mamba Village, Nyali Golf & Country Club, Wild Waters, Nyali Shopping Mall, Mombasa Marine Park I Reserve, Ngomongo Village, Shimo la Tewa Site, The Moorings, La Marina Restaurant
Know More About Mombasa County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - with the aid of a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Mombasa County can be split into 3 zones: 1. Coastal plain, covering parts the Island; 2. The hilly areas rising gently from 45 ms to 132 ms asl in the west; and 3. The Indian Ocean, creeks and the shoreline.
Mombasa County is generally warm and humid. A tropical wet and dry climate influenced by warm sea breezes year-round. May is generally the wettest month, then April and June. March is the hottest, peaking at 33oC, with average temperatures across the year rarely falling below 24oC; July and August.
