THE WHITE RHINO OF NAIROBI SAFARI WALK

Kenya Wildlife Service

Nairobi Safari Walk has become the talk of town. Everybody is talking of the newly introduced white rhino. Thanks to Mr. Simon Barkas and the management of Oljogi Game Ranch who donated the rhino to the management of Kenya Wildlife Service as it has become a darling of many. Included in this category of attraction are the albino zebras, the illusive leopard and the cheetah which leaves the patrons with something to talk about as many have not seen these odd animals before.

So far the rhino has attracted about 39,545 people both in the Nairobi Safari Walk and Animal Orphanage in the month of December alone. The number is expected to rise as more and more people are now looking for places to relax and enjoy themselves, and Nairobi Safari Walk is designed to suit the desires of many wishing for a true encounter with nature.

The affluent Kenyans are well known to have very little time for other activities, especially when it comes to visiting recreational places, yet more are now considering and rescheduling their time to include a visit to the Nairobi Safari Walk over the weekends as this is the only time they can spare to give for their families and other activities.

Other than viewing animals only, nature lovers are able to take a walk here to extricate and take it easy by walking on the board-walk, specially designed to provide the walker with satisfying environment. Here they can view the forest which is bird-watchers paradise, insects flying about attracting your attention while dry leaves rattle under the weight of the feet. Real nature is found here and is only waiting for your exploit.

These have attracted notable persons like the renowned broadcaster of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Elizabeth Obege, the Senior Programmes Officer. She admits the fact that this is her first time to visit this facility. This was the very first time to be close to a rhino, admits Elizabeth, and had praise for the organization to have availed the public a satisfying recreation.

She is very happy with this new discovery. Elizabeth assured the Senior Warden, Mr. Richard Obanda who took her around, and that she will be a regular visitor to this facility. This in itself gives an indication that many Kenyans are now making effort to open themselves to new avenues in the world of nature appreciation.

Nairobi Safari Walk now is home for ostriches, bush duicker, the rare and illusive bongo antelope, found only in the Aberdares and Mt. Kenya regions. Lions and hyena are among the carnivores gracing this facility. Kenyans have come to appreciate the effort Kenya Wildlife Service is making towards conservation of our natural resources for the recreational and enjoyment for all.

Going out now has a rewarding satisfaction if well planned. Foot safari can be enjoyed here, breath of fresh air and being away from hustle of city life brings back the fond memory of illusive freedom. There is a lot more to Safari Walk than meets the eye and a repeat visit will give you an absolute understanding of what nature offers.

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