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Karura Forest

Nairobi  >  Kenya

Suburban upland forest of 1,041 hectares on the edge of Nairobi rich in wildlife and plant species.

Geplaatst* door Mwangi wa Gitau
Meest recente update 24 december 2022

Beschrijving

In Karura Forest there are more than 200 bird species recorded. Karura Forest offers a pleasant eco-friendly birding opportunities with over 50 km of trails. Birds that can be observed include Ayres Hawk-eagle, the African Crowned Eagle, the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Hartlaub’s Turaco, Narina Trogon, African Wood Owl, Crested Cranes, Sparrows, Doves, Weavers and Vultures.

Details

Toegang

By driving, in all the entrances to Karura Forest, there are secured parking lots. Exploring the forest is done on foot or you may a hire a bicycle if you want to cycle. Birdwatching is best done while on foot. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates. Forest is open from 6:00 to 18:00. Last entry is at 17:45, gates will be closed at 19:00.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Wetland , Rivier , Verspreide bomen en struiken

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Heuvelachtig , Rotsachtig , Nat , Open landschap , Stoffig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Winter , Zomer , Herfst , Lente

Route

Verharde weg , Smal pad , Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

There are animals too in Karura Forest which include; Mount Kenya Guereza Monkey, Lesser Bushbaby, Bushbuck, Bushpig, Porcupine, Duiker, Genet, and Suni. Recently in one of the many camera traps installed in Karura forest, a little interesting carnivore was captured- the African Palm Civet a long, low-slung arboreal carnivore with a muscular, ringed tail longer than a body, strictly active at night

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