Nairobi snake park and National museum tour

Nairobi snake park is one of the National Museums of Kenya attractions located adjacent to Nairobi National Museum and is extremely popular with visitors. On display are, cobras, puff adders, mambas and the large African-Rock python (non-poisonous) found only in Kenya.

Several species of crocodile found in Africa, the American alligator, fresh water terrapins and tortoises are also on display aquariums holding coral fish from the East african lakes and rivers are a main feature of the park.

Apart from the attraction, the snake park provided refuge and home for abandoned and unwanted reptiles including a giant tortoise that is still currently living at the park. The specimen was found wondering along a road in Limuru in 1961. The snake park has continued to provide refuge to a number of abandoned, threatened, rescued and unwanted reptiles to date.

The snake park has continued to attract visitors steadily over the years. The public in Nairobi over the years to date has continued to receive help in removal of snakes from residential premises as well as advice on handling of reptiles especially snakes.

Nairobi National MuseumNairobi National Museum is located at the Museum Hill,approximately 10 minutes drive from the Nairobi city centre. It is the flagship museum housing some of the most celebrated collections of history, culture and art from Kenya and East Africa. The museum aims to interpret heritage of Kenya to stimulate appreciation and learning. This museum is open daily including public holidays

The Museum was initiated in 1910 by the then East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society currently the East African Natural History Society (EANHS). The group consisted mainly of colonial settlers and naturalists who needed a place to keep and preserve their collections of various specimens.

The artworks, the materials used in the fabrication of outdoor sculptures, the landscaping and the botanic gardens, link to the three pillars of Kenya’s national heritage i.e. nature, culture and history.

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Nairobi National Park Game DriveNairobi national park was established in 1946 and is the first National Park in Kenya. It is located approximately 7 kilometres south of the centre of Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, with only a fence separating the park's wildlife from the metropolis. Nairobi's skyscrapers can be seen from the park.

Unlike many other national parks, the setting here features many walking trails from which to choose. There is a guided walking trail to the hippo pool to view these immense creatures and possibly crocodile as well.

As we follow these trails and wildlife tracks on our safari, we’ll be looking to spot white and black rhino, leopard, lion, cheetah, buffalo and more.

Another special site we’ll visit is the Ivory Burning Monument. Here at this historic spot tons of ivory seized from poachers have been publicly burned to protest the ivory trade and as a commitment to protect the country’s elephants.

Your Choice of a Morning or Afternoon Tour

This half-day Nairobi national park group tour is approximately 5 hours, and you have a choice of a morning or afternoon excursion.

The morning tour starts at 07:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm. The afternoon group tour begins at 1:00 pm and ends at approximately 6:00 pm.

Tour Highlights:

• The Big Four (no elephants) and much other wildlife on game drives
• Good chance to spot rhinos
• Walking trails and the hippo pools
• Over 400 species of birds
• Visit to the Ivory Burning Monument