How much does it cost to visit Haller Park (Bamburi)?

Kenya and East African resident adults pay KES 1,000 and resident children (ages 3 to 12) pay KES 500. Non-resident adults pay KES 3,000 and non-resident children pay KES 1,500. Children under 3 enter free. Citizens KES 1,000/500; EA citizens 1,100/700; non-residents 3,000/1,500. Child = ages 3-12. Education groups from KES 250/student. Family annual pass KES 20,000 (5 people). Prices checked 22 Oct 2026.

What are the Haller Park (Bamburi) opening hours?

Daily 8am to 4:30pm (last entry ~4pm). Busiest: Weekend and holiday mid-mornings.

Is Haller Park (Bamburi) suitable for toddlers and young children?

Yes. Haller Park (Bamburi) is great for toddlers. Minimum age: No minimum age. ID/passport required for citizen rates; keep children close at animal enclosures; hot midday sun ? carry water.

What payment methods does Haller Park (Bamburi) accept?

Haller Park (Bamburi) accepts M-Pesa, Card. It does not accept cash.

What is the best time to visit Haller Park (Bamburi)?

Morning opening or the giraffe feeding slot (ask at the gate). It is busiest Weekend and holiday mid-mornings.

How do you get to Haller Park (Bamburi)?

~12 km, 20-30 min from Mombasa town. Ride-hailing: KES 300-600 one way from Nyali. Public transport: Matatus along the Malindi highway; alight at Bamburi On the Mombasa-Malindi highway at Bamburi, 12 km north of town

Haller Park (Bamburi) in Bamburi, Mombasa: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide

Animals and wildlife in Bamburi, Mombasa

Last updated: 22 October 2026. Phone/email contacts; current feeding schedule

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Haller Park in Bamburi is a quarry-turned-wildlife-sanctuary with giraffe feeding, giant tortoises and forest trails. Citizens pay KES 1,000 per adult and KES 500 per child (ages 3-12), open daily 8am to 4:30pm. Plan 2 to 3 hours.

📍 Location

Mombasa-Malindi Highway, Bamburi (next to Bamburi Cement), Mombasa, Bamburi, Mombasa

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What is Haller Park (Bamburi)?

Haller Park is one of Africa's great ecological comeback stories ? a barren limestone quarry transformed into a thriving forest sanctuary. Kids love the scheduled giraffe feeding, 130-year-old giant tortoises, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs and the Butterfly Pavilion, all linked by shaded forest trails.

2026 fees: Kenya citizens KES 1,000 adult / 500 child (3-12); East Africans 1,100/700; non-residents 3,000/1,500 ? adults must show ID/passport. Ticket includes full-day access, giraffe feeding, butterfly pavilion, trails and staff mini-talks. Open daily 8am-4:30pm (last entry ~4pm).

Bamburi Cement's spent quarry was transformed from 1971 by agronomist Ren? Haller into a self-sustaining forest ? now home to the famous Owen-and-Mzee hippo-and-tortoise friendship story. Entry fees fund ongoing restoration and school conservation programmes.

Family cost snapshot: KES 3,000 for 2 resident adults + 2 resident childrenResident adults KES 1,000 each. Resident children (3 to 12) KES 500 each. Under 3: free. Non-resident families pay KES 9,000 for the same group (3,000 × 2 adults + 1,500 × 2 children). Food, activities and rentals are extra. Prices checked 22 Oct 2026.

Haller Park (Bamburi) ticket prices 2026

Visitor type	Adult	Child (3 to 12)	Under 3
Kenya / East African resident	KES 1,000	KES 500	Free
Non-resident	KES 3,000	KES 1,500	Free

Citizens KES 1,000/500; EA citizens 1,100/700; non-residents 3,000/1,500. Child = ages 3-12. Education groups from KES 250/student. Family annual pass KES 20,000 (5 people).

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Estimates only, based on the rates above (checked 22 Oct 2026). Extras vary.

💡 Money-saving tips for families

Family annual pass KES 20,000 for 5 people pays off for coast residents
Ask for feeding times Giraffe feeding slots are scheduled ? time your walk
School groups pay less Education rates from KES 250 per student

Is it right for your child's age?

Age group	Verdict	What to expect
0-2 years	Good	Free entry; shaded stroller paths
3-5 years	Great	Tortoises and giraffe feeding
6-9 years	Great	Feeding plus butterfly pavilion
10-12 years	Great	Conservation story lands well
13+ years	Good	Photography and birding

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