Nairobi Region

Did you know Nairobi is the 3rd best world destination? From its dazzling mix of urbanity, world’s famous wildlife, forests, historical sites, to its rich tribal culture, Nairobi is the best place to be.The Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK)prides in taking a leading role in maintaining and improving the Nairobi ecology. Through its Nairobi Ecology program, it provides a package of conservation education mainly to primary and secondary schools.The core objective of the program is to spread interest and knowledge about wildlife and the environment through training, information sharing and advocacy.

An Overview of The Nairobi Ecology Program

The Nairobi Ecology program incorporates a variety of activities and projects, all focused to meet the WCK vision of empowering Kenyans with conservation knowledge for sustainability.Core activities include: 
  1. Conservation Education to Nairobi youths and East Africa at large
  2. Establishment of school wildlife clubs and follow ups
  3. Teachers training workshops
  4. Environmental clean-ups 
  5. Trips to various conservation areas within Nairobi and Kenya at large Desnaring projects

Did you know Nairobi is the 3rd best world destination? From its dazzling mix of urbanity, world’s famous wildlife, forests, historical sites, to its rich tribal culture, Nairobi is the best place to be.The Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK)prides in taking a leading role in maintaining and improving the Nairobi ecology. Through its Nairobi Ecology program, it provides a package of conservation education mainly to primary and secondary schools.The core objective of the program is to spread interest and knowledge about wildlife and the environment through training, information sharing and advocacy.

A variety of ecological and cultural destinations

The Nairobi Ecology Program have a pleasure of taking schools and community groups for tour in Kenya’s famous Mokoyeti nature Trail located within WCK compound, Giraffe center, Nairobi National park, animal orphanage, Safari walk, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, museums, Snake Park and other sites. All these visits are purposed at environmental conservation.

The WCK Mokoyeti nature trail

The Mokoyeti Nature trail found within the WCK compound. The trail provides visitors a chance to learn and view numerous tree species and shrubs such as Eucalyptus salgna, Euphorbia, and Aloe vera; birds such as common bulbul, Caped robin chat, and fire finch; and mammalssuch as Olive baboon, vervet monkeys, Suni and sometimes leopard.The Mokoyeti trail is perhaps the well-documented trail in the Nairobi region. Along the Mokoyeti Nature trail is the Mokoyeti River which drains in the Ngong’ River in Nairobi National Park located just a few meters from the WCK compound. 

The Bomas of Kenya

Just a walking distance from the WCK headquarters, is the largest cultural building in Africa-The Bomas of Kenya. It is a living museum celebrating the rich and colorful cultures of Kenya. The complex constitutes of huts or bomasbuilt in traditional style reflecting each Kenyan tribe. Here, visitors can learn about the music, art, lifestyle, crafts, and culture of every tribe. You can’t afford to miss the traditional dances and songs performed each afternoon.
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The Nairobi National Park

Opposite the WCK is the Nairobi National Park, the only National Park in the world found in a city.Nairobi National Park is perhaps best known for its Black Rhino sanctuary, the Animal orphanage, and the numerous Maasai Ostriches.This is the best place to see endangered species in their natural habitats such as the Rhino, buffalo, giraffes, leopard, and lion.

The Giraffe Centre

Would you love to feed a giraffe as you learn deeply about them? 6 km from the WCK, is the famous Giraffe Centre. Located in Karen, Nairobi, it is the home for the endangeredRothschild’s giraffe. The center contains a raised platform that allows visitors to feed the giraffes. There are also displays portraying information about these graceful and tallest animals.
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The Nairobi National Museums

Kenya’s history at its best! Only 10km from the WCK is the largest museum in East and Central Africa- the Nairobi National Museums. The museum displays the cultural artifacts and arts, fossils and historical remains, and more than 900 stuffed birds, butterflies, and mammals.You can get a combination entrance ticket to the adjacent Snake Park.  

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Located within the Nairobi National Park, the center is an elephant-rescue orphanage. Here, you will gain an experience of caring for abandoned or orphaned elephants and rhinos. This is a must see for animal lovers as the elephants drink from their giant baby bottles.

An experience of urban tourism

While at WCK, visitors have the opportunity to visit various urban developments and sites within Nairobi. Some of these places include; 
  1. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) 
  2. The City center
  3. Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC)
  4. National Archives
  5. Railway Museum

Accommodates up to 75 visitors

The fully-equipped hostels in the WCK headquarters offer you a comfortable nights after visits and walks in the beautiful Nairobi. The inexpensive hostels are equipped with plenty of water, sanitation facilities, fully-equipped kitchen, and plentiful of beds.Members of WCK hire the rooms at a reduced rate.

Transport facilities

Here at WCK Nairobi, we provide vehicles for hire to travel within and outside Nairobi; a 10-seater van and a 51-seater bus. We hire the vehicles at a reduced cost for WCK members.
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Spacious conference and lecture hall

The halls are purposed for a group/students briefing, meetings, conferences, and lectures mainly on wildlife and the environment. WCK hall with a capacity of 80 people
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Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) is a not-for-profit organisation formed in 1968 by Kenyan students. It was the first conservation education programme of its kind on the continent of Africa.

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