LOCATION
The Arboretum is situated 3km from the city centre. Its close proximity to the city centre makes it easily accessible to every one, either on foot or driving.
How to get there:
There are 3 ways to access the Arboretum
- On foot: To get to its main entrance, get onto State House Road at the junction of Uhuru Highway and University Way, go past St Paul’s Cathedral, YMCA Nairobi Central, University of Nairobi Halls of residence, and past the Arboretum Drive junction. At the point where State House road makes a sharp left turn, take the little road that goes straight ahead. The Nairobi Arboretum main entrance is about 300m ahead.
- By Matatu: Another entrance accessible by public means MATATU 48 that goes to Lavington, via Kileleshwa. Drop at Shell petrol station and the lower gate is adjacent to the petrol station
- Driving: From State House road join Arboretum Drive, a little road that goes straight to the Nairobi Arboretum main entrance about 300m ahead. There is also a car park at the main entrance for vehicles.
Entry Requirements
Entrance charges
Pay the appropriate fees via Mpesa/Airtel money. Cash payments are not accepted
Visiting hours
- The Arboretum is open 365 days of the year from dawn to dusk since 1907. Visitors may enter from 6:00am to 6:15pm.
- Office hours : The Arboretum Office, open every weekday from 9am to 4pm
What to wear and carry
Comfortable walking shoes or trainers, drinking water, binoculars, camera and wildlife books especially for birds and butterflies.
Important things to remember when visiting Arboretum forest:
- Enjoy yourself; in addition to seeing, pause and listen regularly.
- Stop to allow wildlife to move off the tracks before you pass.
- Do not feed wild animals.
- Do not start fires in the forest.
- Do not remove or deface tree labels or path/trail signs
- Do not take away animals, animal products, plants or plant parts.
- Do not mark or deface tree stems, stones and other features.
- Avoid unnecessary noise as it disturbs both wildlife and other visitors.
- Dispose all litter that you brought in the provided dustbins.
- Keep to the designated tracks and paths when walking. Always be sure of where you are headed to or coming from as orientation in forests can be difficult.
For more information contact
| Office contacts | 0755838999 |
| Email address | nairobiarboretum@gmail.com |