Public Parks in Mombasa
Kibarani Recreation Park: From Rugs to Riches
From a fetid dumpsite to a paragon public park, Kibarani Recreation Park, north of Makupa causeway, was a momentous conversion. Its landfill goes back to at least 1950, and over the next many decades about 90% of Mombasa island waste was openly dumped and burnt here, piled high to many hillocks. But it was the locale of Kibarani near Makupa causeway, linking Mombasa to Nairobi along A109 Road and to Moi International Airport and Rail way station, as well as its proximity to key state agencies like Kenya Pipeline, which, at the last, merited its detestation, nauseating stench and Alps of rotting garbage risking a smear of Mombasa’s fame.
The process of creating the Kibarani Park was no easy fit! To begin with, it took the involvement of a Mombasa capitalist, Asuu, and the goodwill of the National and Local Governments to correct what may have been a longstanding environmental injustice to the surrounding residents and visitors to Mombasa – one of Kenya’s ace destination. From 2017, for three long years, working round the clock, crews bulldozed tons garbage in the 20-acres site. While a capped landfill may not have necessarily been park director’s first choice for a parcel of land, the cleared area made way for 500,000 trees to be planted, turning the eyesore into a lovely sight.
Presently, Ashok, palm, Jacaranda, Bougainvillea, coconut, sisal and Casuarina trees have slowly taken root, and the putrid landfill gases, created when buried waste decomposes, it a nightmare of the past. The flocks of Indian house crows that thrived on rotting garbage have moved on giving way to other bird species. Families and pigs that scavenged in the mountains of solid waste have also moved away. Live ostriches are now attracting crowds. The drive past Kibarani Park, on the side of A109 Road, lined with a conglomerate of national flags, is memorable.
Kenya is home to a variety of public parks that offer recreational, historical, and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of cities and towns, these invaluable recreational parks offer open spaces, walking paths, and a serene environment for relaxation. Most pretty and well kept, public parks are ideal for peaceful strolls.
Index of Public Leisure Parks in Kenya
Kakamega County - Masinde Muliro Gardens, Kericho County - Chagaik Arboretum, Kitui County - Kalundu Eco Park, Kwale County - The Baraza Park, Laikipia County - Nanyuki Public Park, Machakos County - Machakos Peoples Park, Mombasa County - Mama Ngina Waterfront Park, Haller Park, Mombasa Railways Park, Kibarani, Nairobi County - Uhuru Gardens, Uhuru Park, Arboretum, City Park, Jeevanjee Gardens, The Karura Forest, Ngong Road Gardens, Michuki Memorial Park, Nakuru County - Nyayo Gardens, Nandi County - The Kapsomotwa Gardens, Nyeri County - Dedan Kimathi Memorial Park, Uasin Gishu County - Jubilee Park, Sosioni Park, Eldoret Arboretum
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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.
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