Haller Park
An ecological park created from a disused quarry. You can feed giraffes up close, see hippos and giant tortoises, and it is a top choice for family trips.
Haller Park is located in Bamburi on the north coast. It was once a limestone quarry abandoned by a cement works. Ecologist René Haller began planting trees and restoring vegetation there in the 1970s, and today it is a lush wildlife park. The park has Rothschild giraffes, which can be fed from a platform, as well as hippos, giant tortoises, antelopes, crocodiles, and many bird species. There is also a butterfly house. The friendship between a baby hippo and a tortoise, which crossed species lines, was widely reported. It is generally open from 08:00 to 17:00, with scheduled feeding times in the afternoon, so it is best to arrive before about 15:00. It is about 10 kilometres from the city centre, reachable by taxi or tuk-tuk.
Opening hours
Daily 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre
- Wild Waters
- Bamburi Beach
- Mamba Village
- Nyali Beach
- Nguuni Nature Sanctuary
- Shanzu Beach
- Tamarind Dhow Sunset Cruise