must-visit in MombasaNational Park & Nature

Haller Park

📍 Bamburi, north coast of Mombasa, Kenya, along the Mombasa-Malindi road

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Quick Facts

Location: Kenya, Mombasa
Category: National Park & Nature
Duration: About 2-3 hours
Opening Hours: Open daily 8:00-17:00 (last entry around 16:30).
Address: Bamburi, north coast of Mombasa, Kenya, along the Mombasa-Malindi road
Coordinates: -4.0159, 39.7216

Introduction

Haller Park, in the Bamburi area north of Mombasa, was originally an abandoned cement quarry that was ecologically restored into a thriving urban ecological park. It contains giraffes, hippos, Aldabra tortoises, a reptile house, fish farming ponds, a palm garden, a butterfly garden and a crocodile pool, and is a classic example of ecological restoration and environmental education in Africa.

✨ Highlights

Green ecological park restored from an abandoned quarry

At Haller Park, Green ecological park restored from an abandoned quarry is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

View and feed giraffes, hippos and crocodiles

At Haller Park, View and feed giraffes, hippos and crocodiles is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Reptile house, butterfly garden and palm garden

At Haller Park, Reptile house, butterfly garden and palm garden is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Fish farming and ecological demonstration education

At Haller Park, Fish farming and ecological demonstration education is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

→Opening Hours：Open daily 8:00-17:00 (last entry around 16:30).

→Transportation：Self-drive or taxi from central Mombasa along the Mombasa-Malindi road for about 20-30 minutes; or take a matatu to Bamburi.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open daily 8:00-17:00 (last entry around 16:30).; admission: East African residents: adults about KES 600-800, children KES 200-400; non-residents: adults about KES 1,400-2,200, children KES 600-1,000. Please confirm the exact price on site..

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Haller Park?

Open daily 8:00-17:00 (last entry around 16:30).

Any practical tips for visiting Haller Park?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open daily 8:00-17:00 (last entry around 16:30).; admission: East African residents: adults about KES 600-800, children KES 200-400; non-residents: adults about KES 1,400-2,200, children KES 600-1,000. Please confirm the exact price on site.. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.