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Nguuni Nature Sanctuary

Google rating 4.2 (607 reviews)
Bamburi
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Expansive preserve featuring animals such as ostriches & giraffes, with picnics & guides available.

Walk among giraffes, pick up tortoises who can't escape you fast enough, and maybe get bitten by an ostrich. Sunset over the horizon while roasting marshmallows is the move, and Omar the birdwatching guide has hawk eyes that spot everything.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TuesdayToday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Google reviews

4.2607 Google reviews
  • Shaheen S.Google review · 28 Dec 2025

    Walking amongst giraffes at Nguuni was an unforgettable experience. I have been to giraffe feeding centers in Nairobi and Haller Park but Nguuni truly stands out. I went early morning although I hear sunset is the best time to go as one can watch the sunset over the horizon, while roasting marshmallows over the firepit in the midst of such majestic animals.

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  • Tashanel L.Google review · 3 Sep 2025

    I had such an amazing experience at this Nguuni late last year. The place provided a serene environment to unwind, picnic and also share an intimate experience with the wild. The place is far from the main gate so i recommend using personal vehicle for easy accessibility or also you can always use local tuktuks.

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  • Elizabeth O.Google review · 14 Jun 2025

    My partner and I just finished an amazing guided birdwatching tour this morning! We booked it pretty late the day prior, but they were incredibly accommodating. Our guide Omar was so knowledgeable about all the birds in the area, and had eyes like a hawk that spotted even the smallest of birds. He was fantastic, and I wish we had more time in the area to come back again! I didn’t take many photos since I only had my phone camera, but do suggest bringing a set of binoculars!

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  • Kit T.Google review · 17 Feb 2025

    What an experience to walk among giraffes and see how tall they actually are, to pick up tortoises who are too slow to run away from you and have no choice, and to get bitten by an ostrich. It is a way to spend the weekend, bring your picnic basket and favourite Afrobeats tunes. It's like a party in there. The staff was super nice and knowledgable about the animals. Just take in mind that it's not a zoo, the animals will roam right next to you, but that doesn't mean you should be chasing them around. That's not going to end well, obviously. Just a heads up if you're getting dropped off in the entrance, you still need to walk about 1km in. But it is a nice scenic walk to get to the animals.

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  • GbGoogle review · 24 Jun 2024

    Oh wow. Hidden gem of a place. 1000 shillings for foreigners and 400 for residents. Maybe a 20 minute walk to the picnic/viewing area with shaded huts to sit and watch. At first it was about 5 oryx antelopes that wandered out. Then the two guides got the herd of giraffes to appear. They were all very tame and comfortable eating around the viewing area. So many amazing photos. The giraffes have free range but the park is a few km wide so be patient with the guides as they round up the giraffes. 2 thumbs up!

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Off Kiembeni Road, Mombasa, Kenya

Bamburi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nguuni Nature Sanctuary is open Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Nguuni Nature Sanctuary is located at Off Kiembeni Road, Mombasa.
Call +254 700 337068 or visit nguuninaturesanctuary.org.

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