Ngong
Forest Sanctuary Nairobi Walking
Day Tour
Walks
in the forest take 2 Hours and are Guided
by a Qualified Naturalist and accompanied by a Security
Guard, Walkers will Learn all about the Forest’s
History, its Indigenous Plants and Trees and its Amazing
Bird and Animal Life
(Ngong
Forest Sanctuary is one of only very few forests in
the world that exists within a city. Only 6 kilometers
from Nairobi's Central Business District, the forest
is a precious resource for Kenya's Capital City)
Ngong
Forest Sanctuary Walk (Half Day Tour)
Ngong
Forest Sanctuary Walk View
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Ngong
Forest Sanctuary Walk takes place in Ngong
Forest.....one of only very few forests in the world
that exists within a city. Only 6 kilometers from Nairobi's
central business district, the forest is a precious
resource for Kenya's capital city.
In
an unusual and dynamic move on the part of the Kenyan
Government, an area of 600 hectares of this urban forest
has been entrusted to the management of a private charitable
trust - the Ngong Forest Sanctuary Trust.
Ngong
Forest Sanctuary walk is great for those interested
in mammals, trees, wild flowers, birds or would like
to just walk in the forest. The walk in the forest offers
bird watching, plant identification, and animal life
accompanied by a professional naturalist.
Nairobi
plays host to 605 different species of birds, which
is more bird species within the boundaries of a capital
city than any other in the world. 190 of them can be
found in the Ngong Forest Sanctuary.
Some
of the species include Grebes, Cormorants, Darters,
Egrets, Herons, Hamerkop, Storks, Ibises, Goose, Ducks
Vultures, Kites, Buzzards, Eagles, Plovers, Sandpipers,
Doves, Pigeons, Turacos, Owls, Cuckoos, Swifts, Kingfishers,
Bee-eaters, Mousebirds, Woodpeckers, etc.
During
your Ngong Forest Sanctuary walk, you may see over 35
species of mammals which include Bush Buck, Dik Dik,
Duiker, Suni, Leopard, Hyena (spotted), Baboon, Vervet
Monkey, Aardvark, Porcupine, Squirrel and Tree Hyrax.
Ngong
Forest Sanctuary has 208 species of indigenous trees,
plants and Amphibians such as Toads and frogs, reptiles
such as Tortoise, Lizards and snakes which together
create a stunning sanctuary in the heart of Nairobi.
Ngong
Forest Sanctuary walk takes approximately 2 hours through
the forest or around the dam that attracts large numbers
of birds and even leopard has been spotted there. After
the walk enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the Rangers Restaurant
and return back to your hotel residence.
2015
Ngong Forest Sanctuary Half Day Tour Rates include:
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Notes
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Guide + Security provided
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2 Hour guided walk in the forest
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Transportation to and from your city resident Hotel
is included
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Lunch is included at the Club Barn or Steve Steve Steak
House
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A portion of your payments go to the Ngong Forest Sanctuary
Trust, contributing to conservation of this highly valued
natural resource
Ngong
Forest Sanctuary Walk
Ngong
Forest Sanctuary Walk entry
point is through our main gate next to the Commonwealth
war graves, approximately 400 meters off ngong road.
The walk can be arranged such that it ends at the Steve's
Steak House in time for lunch.
Lunch
at the Steve's Steak House averages between 1,200 Kenya
Shillings and 2,000 Kenya Shillings. The best time for
bird watching is in the morning, say 9.00am.
There
are many bird species to observe among them the very
beautiful but rare Narina trogon and the African Crowned
Eagle. Also water birds next to the dam.
You
can bring along bird guides, binoculars, cameras and
may be some drinking water. Dressing may depend on the
weather but generally light clothing and walking shoes
are recommended.
The
walks last 2 hours on average. We will allocate you
a guide experienced in birding) and two armed rangers.
Booking
& Reservations for Ngong Forest Sanctuary Walk only
6 kilometers from Nairobi's Central Business District
- Nairobi, Kenya
Booking
Office Tel: +
254 718-179-967
Mobile
: 0721242711- Kenya
Email:
[email protected]
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