Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary

Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary is a managed forest on the outskirts of Nairobi in Jamhuri. It is a popular place to explore the flora of Kenya and go for a quick run or walk Bushbucks, civets, porcupines, pythons, green snakes, puddle frogs, and many more animals can be spotted here. Roughly 113 bird species exist within the forest, including African Harrier Hawk and Narina trogons.

Many local communities live around the Ngong Road Forest area giving the tourists a chance to talk to them and understand their cultures. The forest is divided into 2 sections by the Ngong Road: the Miotoni section to the north-west and the Racecourse plus Kibera section to the south-east. With shallow valleys and dense tree growth, it is no surprise that the area is rich in Kenyan biodiversity. Sports enthusiasts looking for a quick exercise can explore the 5km perimeter loop and trail heading east from the Dagoretti Police Station. In addition, the Imre Loeffler Education Centre provides educational resources to young people to become more aware of conserving the forest.