Haller Park

Haller Park is a celebrated rehabilitation success — a former limestone quarry transformed into a lush nature reserve. Families can follow shaded trails past giraffes, hippos, buffalo, antelope, a reptile park and giant tortoises, with feeding sessions at set times. It's a relaxed, educational coast outing that shows kids how damaged land can be brought back to life.

How a family visit works

1. 1Drive to Haller Park in Bamburi. Buy entry at the gate (low-cost) and ask when the giraffe and hippo feedings are that day.
2. 2Walk the shaded trails first so you land at a feeding rather than missing it by ten minutes.
3. 3Loop past giraffes, hippos, buffalo, antelope, the reptile park and the giant tortoises. It is a restored quarry — the rehabilitation story is on the boards as you walk.
4. 4Keep little ones on the path at the hippo viewing. Feeding is the moment they will remember; the rest is a nature walk.
5. 5Picnic or use whatever on-site food is running, then get back on the Mombasa–Malindi road before dusk. About two and a half hours is enough.

What kids actually do here

• A former limestone quarry now running as a nature park
• Giraffe and hippo feeding sessions at set times
• Giant tortoises
• A reptile park
• Shaded trails — useful in coast heat
• Buffalo and antelope along the walk
• An easy Bamburi outing between beach days

What to pack

• Sunhats and water — even the shade is warm
• Closed shoes for the trails
• Insect repellent
• A camera for feeding time, and patience if you have to wait for it

Parent questions

When is feeding?

Feedings run at set times that can change. Ask at the gate when you arrive and walk the trails so you are in place for hippo or giraffe feeding.

Hours, tickets and activity rules change. Confirm the current details on the official site or at the gate before you travel.