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Nguuni Sanctury

The Nguuni Nature sanctuary is 4 km from Lafarge Bamburi Cement on the Nguu Tatu Hills and is the home to many animal, like giraffes, elands, oryx, waterbucks, ostriches and many different birds. It is a very good place to experience nature and safari feeling on foot. The wetlands with small lakes are an interesting place for bird watchers, who have the opportunity to observe many different species of birds. Large Doum Palm crowned by Leopard Orchids are scattered in the grassland. It is also a wonderful place for a nice afternoon with friends or family or just for a long walk followed by a sundowner. You can book the barbecue place for Ksh 2,000 for private parties. For Ksh 1200 you can hire a safari vehicle for 1-1.5 hours for animal watching. Transport entrance to the picnic area: Ksh 250.

Getting there: From Mombasa by public transport either take matatu which go straight to Kiembeni & alight at Turkey bazer then walk along Mwakirunge Rd. About 200 m from the Kiembeni Rd. on the left you will find the NNS sign/entrance or take Bamburi matatu, alight at Bamburi “mwisho" and take a connect matatu to Kiembeni & alight at Turkey base
Price: Entrance fee Ksh 500
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Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre

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Cultural centre that sells jewellery, leather and textile products as well as wooden sculptures created by one of the 150 artisans with a physical handicap who are working there. Bombolulu Workshops was founded in 1969 and is a project of the Association for the Physically Disabled in Kenya. This centre is a popular attraction for tourists and has 150 disabled employees who create jewellery, textiles, wood and leather crafts. It is the largest rehabilitation centre in Kenya.

Bombolulu Cultural Centre

Traditional Kenyan dance performances and sale of jewellery, leather, textiles and carved wood.

Bamburi Forest Trails and Butterfly Park

The forested area most visited by locals and tourists is in Bamburi. It has many ponds, covers and area of 100 ha and you can get around by foot or bike. Nguuni Wildlife Sanctuary is located here, a place where you can encounter giraffes, ostriches, oryx and deer in semi-liberty. In the Butterfly Pavillion you can admire 16 species of living butterflies.

Ksh 200