A world famous ecological and ecotourism showcase which was once a Bamburi quarry wasteland and was rehabilitated into a rich diverse tropical ecosystem.
Bamburi Haller Park, located south of the Cement plant along Mombasa/Malindi highway is a product of the Bamburi Cement company’s effort, since 1971, to convert barren landscape of disused limestone quarries into vibrant and diverse ecosystem of forest, grasslands and ponds.
The park was the first recipient of the UNEP Global 500 Roll of Honour award for its unique, ecologically sound and successful rehabilitation undertaken.
Bamburi Haller Park offers a series of visitor experiences that include;
Wildlife sanctuary that is home to Hippos-Sally and Potty, a buffalo, Elands, Oryx and a group of waterbirds like Eagles, Herons, Egrets, Cormorants and Kingfishers. Owls Banda that hosts a Verreaux Eagle Owl.
Animal orphanage that is a quarantine and home to rescued animals, either found sick, injured, orphaned or stranded in the wild. Giraffe Feeding platform for feeding giraffes in the park, Crocodile Pens, home to over 90 crocodiles including juveniles.
Warthog boma, that hosts warthogs.
Reptile Park which is among the most modern reptile parks in the region is home to rescued reptiles in the region. It hosts to more than 20 species of snakes, lizards, tortoises and terrapins. Common snakes found in the park are Pythons, Mambas, Cobras, Bush snakes and Vipers.
Aquaculture & Fish farm, several interconnected small lakes, ponds and swamps excavated on the quarry floor that is home to various birds, fish, reptiles. Fish Farm where fish are farmed, bred and sold. Fish farmed are Nile Tilapia, Catfish, Red Tilapia, Guppies.
Botanical gardens, has a variety of plant species introduced during the quarry rehabilitation. The collection of vegetation found in these gardens were initially used to diversify the forest. The gardens are now used to consolidate many functions and bring new meaning to Parks activities especially conservation education.
Animal Orphanage, is home to rescued animals that were found injured, stranded, sick or orphaned. These animals include Kudu, tortoises, warthog, and oryx.
Conferencing facilities, sitting right at the center of the park is an auditorium with a seating capacity of 80 people. The serene surrounding inspires creating thinking for group sessions.
Butterfly pavilion, situated in a botanical garden where butterfly rearing and conservation takes place. A leisurely walk around the exhibition house gives you the opportunity to see variety of butterfly species in their iridescent colours and beauty.
Forest Walk, the park has a considerable stretch of forest that a visitor gets to walk though while observing the beautifully transformed quarry featured with mangroves, palms, and indigenous shade trees, coastal forests where several of these are rare and endangered.
Other animals likely to be seen while on the tour are birds, monkeys, waterbucks, tortoises, lizards.
An ideal place for conservation education and for nature lovers.
