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Post-congress tours
30 September, Nairobi
TOURS
1. NAIROBI SAFARI WALK, KIBERA PUBLIC SPACE AND KARURA FOREST
Where: Nairobi national park, Kibera, Karura forest
Time: 08.00-15.00
Cost: Residents: KES 3,500/- , Non Residents: KES 6,500
Inclusive of transport, entry fees and light refreshments
About:
Nairobi Safari Walk: “The Closest you can get to the Wild”
With its raised wooden boardwalk that allows for uninterrupted views of the animals, the Safari Walk is a show case for Kenya’s Parks and Reserves, allowing visitors to discover what they can expect to see across the country. Visitors can see a sample of the country’s rich animal life including the rare bongo, white rhino and albino zebra as well as big cats, antelopes and primates. It is also home to some 150 species of local trees.
Kibera Public Space: Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) is improving quality of life in one of the world’s largest informal settlements through the Kibera Public Space Project (KPSP), a network of community-managed public spaces that reduce flood risk while providing access to core services and creating new business opportunities.
Each space created by KDI is designed to meet the specific needs of residents and combines river remediation and sustainable drainage infrastructure with community buildings, space for small businesses and recreation, and sanitation and laundry facilities.
KPSP BY THE NUMBERS
11 new climate-resilient public spaces
35% of all purpose-built public space in Kibera
5,000+ residents involved in design
520 meters of flood protection installed
840 meters of drainage infrastructure installed
10,000 people/day Network services
Karura Forest: The Karura Forest Reserve is an urban upland forest on the outskirts of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This remarkable geographical location and natural resource is one of the largest gazetted forests in the world fully within a city limits. It covers an area of about 1,000 ha (2,500 acres) and today is a shining example of how country-based corporate social responsibility and individual philanthropy can serve to secure and protect a country’s natural resources. The forest offers eco-friendly opportunities for Kenyans and visitors to enjoy a leafy green respite from the hustle and bustle of the city to walk, to jog, or simply to sit quietly and experience the serenity of nature in all its diversity.
2. TATU CITY, THE FOREST ADVENTURE AND RESTAURANT, KEREITA
Where: Tatu city and Kereita forest
Time: 08.00-15.00
Cost: Residents: KES 4,500/- , Non Residents: KES 4,500
Inclusive of transport, entry fees, guides and light refreshments at Kereita
About:
Tatu City: “Tatu City, Live, Work and Play”
Tatu City is a 5,000-acre, new city with homes, schools, offices, a shopping district, medical clinics, nature areas, a sport & entertainment complex and manufacturing area for more than 250,000 residents and tens of thousands of day visitors. Schools and businesses are already open at Tatu City, and a range of homes suit all incomes
The Forest Adventure and Restaurant, Kereita: The Forest Adventure Centre is Nairobi’s premier adventure location nestling in the stunning Kereita Forest on the very doorstep of the city. Home to East Africa’s longest Zipline tour with 2.2 kilometers of heart-thumping rides across the canopy of the forest, we offer a further fantastic range of activities including paintball, archery, mountain biking, horse riding, footgolf, nature walks, tree planting and team building. A delicious range of food from our canopy-view restaurant completes the perfect menu for a memory-making day out.
3. HELL'S GATE EXPERIENCE
Where: Hell’s Gate Naivasha
Departure Time: 7 am
Cost: Citizens: KES 4,800/- , Non Residents: KES 7,500
Inclusive of transport, park fees, guides at the gorge, first aid services and packed snacks.
Book by sending an email to kenya@ifla2023.com
About:
Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley with spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa.
Altitude: 2780 m
Terrain: Moderate
Duration: 2-3 hours
Backpacking list:
- Wear light but warm gym clothes
- Hat or cap
- Wear long sleeves/long pants (some sections have bushes or nettle)
- Sun glasses
- 2-3 litres of water
- Back pack to carry your personal items – snacks
- Insect repellent for first timers.
1. FOREST WALK WITH COFFEE
Where: Karura Forest – Fairview Coffee Estate
Time: Full day trip
Cost: KES 4,000/- for Residents and KES 7,000/- for Non Residents.
About: The Karura Forest Reserve is an urban upland forest on the outskirts of Nairobi and is one of the largest gazetted forests in the world fully within city limits. The forest is also where the Late Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Wangari Maathai, carried out a much-publicized campaign for saving the forest from developers who tried to grab large portions of the north of the central section of the forest. It covers an area of about 1,000 ha of forest with marshlands that attract bird life including winter migrants from Europe and Asia and serene groves of secondary and primary indigenous trees.
Fairview Coffee Estate Coffee, one of the three most popular beverages in the world is a beverage brewed from the roasted and ground seeds of tropical evergreen coffee plants of African origin. Fairview Coffee Estate is a coffee farm with nearly 100 acres of coffee is situated. With this trip, you will have a walk through the serene farm and have a better understanding of the origin of your cup of coffee.
2. SAFARI WALK WITH FLOWERS
Where: Nairobi National park – Bilashaka Farm
Time: Full day trip
Cost: KES 4,000/- for Residents and KES 7,000/- for Non Residents.
About: Located within the only Wildlife Capital, the Nairobi National Park, the Nairobi Safari walk is a nature trail where visitors enjoy flora and fauna. The Safari Walk is a showcase of Kenya’s Parks and Reserves, allowing visitors to discover what they can expect to see across the country. Visitors can see a sample of the country’s rich animal life including the rare bongo, white rhino and albino zebra as well as big cats, antelopes and primates. It is also home to some 150 species of local trees.
Located near Lake Naivasha, Bilashaka Flower Farm has 48 hectares of greenhouses for flower production. The tour will take you through the rose growing process and the preparation process of the roses for their journey to Europe (as Kenya is one of the lead exporters of rose cut flowers to Europe). Enjoy a drive down to Naivasha down the rift valley escarpment and get to see where one of the world’s favourite blooms comes from.
BOOKING
Booking is required and made when registering under REGISTRATION
