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Ivory Burning Site & Picnic Area

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Top rated Museums in Nairobi


Address

MQ3W+QVR, Nairobi, Kenya

Website

kws.go.ke

Contact

+254 727 806390

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (286 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 8 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Gilbert M. 1 year ago on Google
    A reminder that wildlife lives matters...
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maureen S. 2 years ago on Google
    Profound in its demonstration of the cost of elephant poaching and of successive Kenyan governments' commitment to protecting our elephants, the Ivory Burning Site elicits both a sense of loss and of hope. KWS is presently working on improving the site, to make it more inviting to visitors to spend time at.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brhaun A. 5 months ago on Google
    In love with nature, Saw a leopard, forgot to take a photo, my bad, but then saw a giraffe
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shital R. 7 months ago on Google
    This place shows us how mercyless a human can be
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prominent D. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place with many tones of burnt ivory.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul 5 years ago on Google
    A nice picnic site. Here you also get to see ashes of the Ivory burnt by Kenyan presidents (different times) after the Ivory was recovered/seized from poachers within the country or in transit through Kenya. IVORY BELONGS TO ELEPHANTS!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shillah R. 2 years ago on Google
    The Kenya Wildlife Society launched the first ever white Rhino restoration master plan 2019 - 2024. This was launched at the Ivory burning site inside Nairobi National park
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tunken P. 8 months ago on Google
    The Ivory Burning Site & Picnic Area is a small park located in Nairobi, Kenya. The park is home to a large mound of ivory that was burned in 2016 as a symbol of the fight against elephant poaching. The park also has a picnic area and a few educational exhibits about elephants. I visited the Ivory Burning Site & Picnic Area on a recent trip to Nairobi, and I was really impressed. The mound of ivory is incredibly large, and it is a powerful reminder of the need to protect elephants. The picnic area is also a nice place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. I particularly enjoyed the educational exhibits about elephants. I learned a lot about the different types of elephants, their habitats, and the threats they face. I also learned about the work that is being done to protect elephants. The Ivory Burning Site & Picnic Area is a great place to learn about elephants and the fight against poaching. It is also a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. I highly recommend visiting the Ivory Burning Site & Picnic Area if you are ever in Nairobi. Pros: Powerful reminder of the need to protect elephants Educational exhibits about elephants Nice picnic area Peaceful and serene setting Cons: The mound of ivory can be a bit overwhelming The park is a bit small Overall: A great place to learn about elephants and the fight against poaching! Here are some additional details about the Ivory Burning Site & Picnic Area: The park is located in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. The park is open daily from 6am to 6pm. Admission is free. There is a number of food vendors and cafes near the park. I hope this helps!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 shoeb a. 11 months ago on Google
    5point quickfire 1. Good place to understand the importance of conserving wildlife 2. Good statues. 3. Informative tablets 4. No additional charges 5. Nice place to relax and stretch your legs during the safari
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor W. 5 years ago on Google
    Picnic picnic!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajab L. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing place to chill within the Nairobi National Park. It was fun hanging out there with Tujuane Adventures and Safaris
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pavel F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Memorial of burning elephant tusks and rhinoceros corners. I have a little strange feeling from the "Picnic Area" connection with the memorial. (Original) Památník pálení sloních klů a nosorožčích rohů. Mám trošku zvláštní pocit ze spojení "Picnic Area" s památníkem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr Tyrewise L. 1 year ago on Google
    So much wildlife wow amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Housam L. 1 year ago on Google
    A brilliant day at the national Park with our own car best to go around 6 am and go to hyena dam many animals go there for water we were lucky enough to spot two lions
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mauricio R. 5 years ago on Google
    This is inside the Nairobi National Park. Here all the ivoy confiscated by the authorities is destroyed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Quim T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very emotional place, where it shows the cruelty of the people ... mountains of smeared and burnt ivory of the trade that was made of the elephants' tusks (Original) Indret molt emotiu, on mostra la crueltat de la gent... muntanyes d'ivori tinxat i cremat del comerç que es feia dels ullals dels elefants
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Henry K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very refreshing and calm place to be.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adarsh N. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely historic site, with information. You can see the piles of burnt ivory and rhino horn. Very close to the main entrance of the park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moses T. 5 years ago on Google
    Great history fighting for our national treasure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KiaRie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Epic for EVENTS and PICNICS in the WILD🔥🔥🔥🐒🦓🐗🦔🐿️🦁

  • 5/5 Adrian A. 3 years ago on Google
    Best take lots of photos

  • 5/5 Karanja J. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice with Kenya bush expedition

  • 5/5 Nadia E. 2 years ago on Google
    If nature is your language, you're in the right place

  • 5/5 Tom B. 3 years ago on Google
    The Place is awesome with the ashes of Ivory. Reminded me to take care of not only wild animals but even domestic ones

  • 5/5 Jackson M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely view

  • 4/5 Lincoln W. 3 years ago on Google
    Was great visiting the ivory site.

  • 5/5 Jackso K. 3 years ago on Google
    It show cased the remains of Ivory where our second president Daniel arap moi torched the ivory's due to porching to the current president uhuru Kenyatta

  • 5/5 Michael M. 2 years ago on Google
    Please dont miss this stop on your safari.

  • 4/5 Kevin s& Jewel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting place

  • 4/5 Wesley Brockway S. 1 year ago on Google
    Location is within Nairobi National Park. It has various outdoor displays and information about ivory poaching. There are also washrooms for men and women.

  • 5/5 Abhishek M. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visit in a lifetime. But be Careful and Respectful for WILD.

  • 3/5 Olof Brunninge (. 1 year ago on Google
    An interesting site that is definitely worth seeing. Unfortunately, benches etc are in a bad shape and would urgently need a refurbishment.

  • 5/5 MGC R. 5 years ago on Google
    Rulers can also take hold decision to save the elephant from poachers

  • 4/5 Kreations T. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved to watch the lions,Girraffe zebras Etc

  • 5/5 Wycliffe C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place will always remind you of the need to embrace conservation of Rhinos and Elephants.

  • 5/5 P. T. 10 months ago on Google
    Good to be aware of the Slaughter mankind did on Elephants

  • 5/5 Rizwan M. 9 months ago on Google
    Interesting spot to see about the ivory They have boards and signs there to read more

  • 5/5 Sidney C. 7 months ago on Google
    Had a great game drive at Nairobi National Park. Always feels like I’m visiting for the first time.

  • 5/5 Suraj shah (. 4 months ago on Google
    Nairobi National Park

  • 5/5 Kim j. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible place for learning

  • 5/5 Max 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome. Have you ever had a picnic in the wild? Suitable for anyone with a penchant for adrenaline.

  • 5/5 Samson M. 4 years ago on Google
    Just amazing the work the government is doing

  • 4/5 RAPHAEL M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good point to learn Kenya conservation of Wildlife

  • 5/5 Clement w. 5 years ago on Google
    Its nice and symbolic that animals are better alive not dead

  • 5/5 Fiona N. 4 years ago on Google
    A good history inside the park

  • 5/5 Pushpak P. 5 years ago on Google
    Best getaway within city limits....to relax with the four legged

  • 4/5 Dahiru Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Exciting place to see

  • 5/5 Hilda K. 3 years ago on Google
    COOL

  • 4/5 dennis m. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothing to see, just lotsa burnt ivory

  • 4/5 clement m. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 James N. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow

  • 4/5 Imtiaz N. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a quite, peaceful place. Burnt ivory makes u wonder at the human greed.

  • 4/5 Keith G. 4 years ago on Google
    So serene

  • 4/5 Damian M. 4 years ago on Google
    Sobering but necessary monument. Interesting information provided..

  • 5/5 Noor A. 4 years ago on Google
    For history of ivory burning

  • 4/5 Waweru S. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical site. Only Elephants are supposed to wear ivory. Statement made.

  • 4/5 Devang P. 4 years ago on Google
    So sad that so many animals are killed for no reason , great step by kenya president to stop it

  • 5/5 Klaus Bjorn J. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic national park in mid Nairobi

  • 5/5 Peter N. 4 years ago on Google
    it's sad to loss our beautiful heritage for few coins, we stand still and fight for our coming generation

  • 5/5 Alex A. 4 years ago on Google
    Well and simple monument on acting against poatching

  • 5/5 Reno P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Elephant ivory is a place where poached ivory is picked up to ring the alarm about illegal hunting. In Nairobi National Park, it is a space created to remember and oppose ivory poaching. (Original) 코끼리 상아 불법 사냥에 대해 경종을 울리기 위해 밀렵한 상아를 모아 태운 곳입니다. 나이로비 국립공원 내에, 상아 밀렵에 대해 반대하고 이를 기억하기 위해 조성한 공간입니다.

  • 4/5 Aguinaldo L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet (Original) Tranquilo

  • 5/5 Lucas S. 5 years ago on Google
    Something to think about

  • 5/5 Raphael M. 5 years ago on Google
    An early morning trip into the Nairobi National Park is highly recommended, even for city residents at least once a year. The allow you to venture out of your car here at the Ivory Burning Site and Picnic Area. So carry your picnic basket and camera to spend some time here as you read the story of tonnes of tusks and horns that were burnt here to ensure they do not reach the market and fuel more poaching of African elephants and rhinos. The park opens at 6.00 am, so be early to catch as much wildlife as possible before they retreat into the shadows and shades.

  • 4/5 liselotte o. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Important reminder of predators on animals. (Original) Viktig påminnelse om rovdriften på djur.

  • 5/5 John k. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 sigozam m. 5 years ago on Google
    Ideal place to be in the middle of park.

  • 5/5 Amit M. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice Historical Place

  • 5/5 Vivek K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit...a park within city....

  • 5/5 peter n. 5 years ago on Google
    Best hotel

  • 4/5 Flavian K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place


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