The Call Of Africa!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Call Of Africa: The African Fish Eagle! A few years ago, we witnessed an incredible and very rare natural event at the Hyena dam in the Nairobi National Park. A fish eagle landed on the bank of the dam and
July 2022, The FoNNaP Newsletter Is Out Now!
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The Longest Lizard!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Longest Lizard In The Nairobi National Park After a cold day the sun finally came out giving some warmth. I drove down towards the Hyena dam, and I saw a fairly large monitor lizard, sunning itself on the side of
The Red Buck!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Red Buck - Impala Of Nairobi! One fine afternoon, I drove in the area of the Kingfisher picnic site, looking over the valley below at the splendor before me. The park is looking like a beautiful garden after the good
June 2022, The FoNNaP Newsletter Is Out Now!
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The Warty Wallow!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Warty Wallow Of The Nairobi National Park Walter Warty awoke with an oinky grunt, and mumbled to his dear wife Wartilda “Mmmm! snork… snort… snork…how about us going to the Athi Health Spa this morning for full mudpack treatment?” Wartilda
More Than Just Lions!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Much More Than Lions! The alarm clock buzzed at 05h00, as we awoke to a new day and arrived at the gate just after 06H00. The master plan was to spend the entire day in the park, and just enjoy all
The ‘Bluetiful’ Guineafowl!! – Article by Gareth Jones
The “Bluetiful” Guineafowl Of Africa We awoke early before sunrise and prepared for a morning game drive in the Meru National Park. Departing just before sunrise, we soon arrived at a low river crossing bridge, then suddenly as we reached about
The Rare Cheetah!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Rare Cheetah In The Nairobi National Park We awoke very early and entered the park just after 06h00. I decided to slowly head down towards the Athi Basin via the western boundary. We drove slowly and eventually arrived at the
FoNNaP’s Treasure Hunt On 3rd Of July
FoNNaP's Treasure Hunt On Sunday 3rd Of July At The Nairobi National Park
Giraffes Are Amazing! – Article by Gareth Jones
THE AMAZING GIRAFFES OF NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK!!! - BY GARETH JONES Looking down from the wall of the Hyena dam, I watched as some giraffes lined up to drink out of a tiny pool of water below the dam, seeming to
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FoNNaP: Birdwalk At Karura Forest!
FoNNaP Is Having A Birdwalk At Karura Forest This Saturday, 28th Of May This Saturday, 28th of May, FoNNaP has organized a birdwalk at Karura Forest, for one and all! The birdwalk participants will convene at the Limuru gate. Come
33rd Edition Of FoNNaP Is Now Out!
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The Cunning Cuckoo!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Cunning Cuckoo In The Nairobi National Park Early one weekend morning, we ventured into the Athi basin, and eventually arrived at the Athi dam. This particular dam is always a rewarding place to sit quietly and watch nature happening around
Go For A Get-Away!!!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
We recently witnessed an incredible event at the Hyena dam in the Nairobi National Park. A fish eagle landed on the bank of the dam and stood for a while. Then it suddenly took off, and flew rapidly up as
The Tiny Suni!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Tiny Suni Of The Nairobi National Park While driving on the tar road towards the main gate in the late afternoon, I saw a tiny antelope eating next to the road. It was a tiny Suni, only found in the
The Biggest Bird!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Biggest Bird In The World! Several years ago, we visited the Oudtshoorn district in South Africa, well known for the many large Ostrich farms in the area. We stood behind a fence watching the many ostrich feeding, soon a large
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A Fabulous Family Outing!- Article by Gareth Jones
A Fabulous Family Outing In The Nairobi National Park! With the upcoming holidays approaching, many families are looking for activities that will result in great memories and a wonderful family time together. Planning your family outing is a key part of
Become A FoNNaP Member Today!
Help Us Safeguard Nairobi National Park Become A FoNNaP Member Today! With its 117 km² of Savanna Forest and wetlands bordering Kenya’s capital, Nairobi National Park harbours an abundance of wildlife as well as many species close to extinction. While the park
The Stealth Striker!! – Article by Gareth Jones
The Stealth Striker Of The Nairobi National Park It was a cold, dark, moonless night as the little baby shrub hare followed its mother to find suitable food to satisfy their hunger. One moment “mom” was in front, then suddenly “mom”
Get The Official FoNNaP Wildlife Calendar For 2022 & Support The Nairobi National Park
Support The Nairobi National Park, By Ordering This Amazing FoNNaP 2022 Official Calendar. Features Great Photos Of Wildlife, Don't Miss Out! Friends of Nairobi National Park (FoNNAP) is a non-profit making membership society dedicated to nurturing and preserving the biodiversity
The Nose Knows!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Nose Knows: The Language Of Smell I find it incredible to note how many wonderful creatures have a very powerful sense of smell. As many of us are aware, in the wild, all the senses are important in order to
The Young Ones!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Young Ones Of Nairobi National Park There is something, very special, about new life. In the wild, irrespective of if the particular young of the species is a herbivore or a predating carnivore, there is perhaps something “cute” when observing
Nurturing The Forest!! – Article by Gareth Jones
Nurturing The Forest - Nairobi National Park In the last three months of 2021, a wonderful plan to plant close to 900 trees on a neglected section of the original Nairobi Greenline swung into action. It was exciting to see many
Nairobi National Park Wildlife Census
Nairobi National Park: Total Ground Wildlife Census The Nairobi National Park (NNP) total ground wildlife census took place on 12th December, 2021. The Wildlife Research and Training Institute, Friends of Nairobi National Park (FONNAP) and Kenya Wildlife Service along with participants
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Wild Striped Equines!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Wild Striped Equines Of Nairobi National Park It was getting hot in the car as the sun rose high overhead. As we rounded a corner, a herd of magnificently patterned creatures stood in the road, they were seemingly dazed by the
Pipe Lions & Sign Lions!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Pipe Lions & Sign Lions Of The Nairobi National Park! Recently, I was driving in the Athi basin on some of the newly reconstructed roads. I was with two international visitors who were really enjoying their outing in the park. Naturally,
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FRANK & LYN!!! – Article by Gareth Jones
The Tale Of Frank & Lyn! Lyn waited patiently as a new day dawned. It had been a very lonely night as Frank did not come home. Lyn became increasingly concerned at sunrise, and she began to search the area where
Birds, Birds & More Birds!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Birds Of Nairobi National Park! As I sat thinking of the amazing diversity of bird species in the tiny Nairobi National Park, the idea came to me to check the global records. Well, a bit of quick research revealed that there
FoNNaP: Nairobi National Park Parthenium Pullout Exercise
FoNNaP Is Having A Parthenium Pullout Exercise In The Nairobi National Park This Saturday, 8th Of January FoNNaP is on a mission to eradicate invasive species from Nairobi National Park. The plant species of interest is Parthenium Hysterophorous that is spreading
The Good Safaritans!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Good Safaritans Of The Nairobi National Park! One thing that has always touched me in life, is when people help those in need, especially when they expect nothing in return. Many people know the biblical parable of the good Samaritan
Holiday Moments!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Holiday Moments In The Park! Well, 2021 has seemingly flown past and it is now the time at the end of the year, when families usually want to spend quality time together, either at home or at a venue that they
ALIVE@75!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Alive@75 - Celebrating The Nairobi National Park! In 1898, the Uganda Railway project reached a point where there was a swampy section at the railway marker of “mile 326”. The water was deemed clean and fresh enough to declare the place
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The Speedy Spots!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Speedy Spots: Africa's Remaining Cheetahs Clouds of dust arose rapidly as thousands of wildebeest accelerated to escape, then in a flash five speeding cheetahs caught up with the herd and targeted their victim. Within seconds, one of the cheetah was
28th Edition Of FoNNaP Is Now Out!
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Our Friends The Bats!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Our Friends The Bats Of Nairobi National Park Sometimes, there are times when we really slow down to look for the really small things. One day near the hippo pools, our reward came in the form of some bats that were
Just Dust!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Just Dust In The Nairobi National Park I watched as a large cloud of rust coloured dust arose from the hot dry plains driven by a seemingly desperate surge of wind. After spending an entire day in the Nairobi National Park
No Need For Speed!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
No Need For Speed In The Nairobi National Park Some time ago, I drove through the park after a long tiring day at work. I was starting to feel more relaxed after a pleasant drive through the park. Then suddenly my
Nairobi National Park 75th Anniversary Tree Planting Initiative
To mark the 75th anniversary of Nairobi National Park, well-wishers of Nairobi National Park have joined together with Kenya Wildlife Service & local tree-planting organizations to restore the green line between the Southern bypass and the Park.
Are Starlings Darlings? – Article by Gareth Jones
Starlings Of The Nairobi National Park When visiting the various National parks in Kenya, it is difficult not to see various species of starlings. The Nairobi National Park is one of the parks that has some special varieties like the
FoNNaP’s Treasure Hunt On 17th Of October
FoNNaP's Treasure Hunt On Sunday 17th Of October At The Nairobi National Park FoNNaP's Treasure Hunt On Sunday 17th Of October At The Nairobi National Park FoNNaP (Friends of Nairobi National Park) is having a Treasure Hunt at the Nairobi National
Open Bill Thrill!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Open Bill Thrill - Nairobi National Park As we approached the Athi basin dam early one morning, I slowed the vehicle down to a crawl speed in the hope that my arrival would not alarm any wildlife that might be at
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GO RHINO GO!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
GO RHINO GO - The African Rhinos! It is always a thrill to see Rhino in the wild, just a few days ago I saw some White Rhino peacefully grazing in the park. That reminded me of the exciting event in
The “Speckletacular” Cats! – Article by Gareth Jones
The “Speckletacular” Cats: The Nairobi Servals When driving in the Nairobi National Park, always be prepared for those “suddenly” moments when you see something rare or special. It is good to drive with your camera ON! and READY! and next to
26th Edition Of FoNNaP Is Now Out!
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Nairobi Lion Days!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Nairobi Lion Days: The Lions Of The Nairobi National Park! Starting as an idea with a humble beginning in 2013 World Lion Day has continued as the brainchild of co-founders Dereck and Beverly Joubert, a husband-and-wife team with a passion for
The Unsung Heroes!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Unsung Heroes Of Wildlife As I arrived at the east gate of the Nairobi National Park, I glanced at the wall, and there in bold print was a sign with a clear message from the past in the words of
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Interesting Symbiotic Relationships!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Interesting Symbiotic Relationships In The Nairobi National Park We observed a large herd of buffalo drinking water and wallowing at the Embakasi dam, however, we were fascinated by the presence of many red-billed and yellow-billed oxpeckers on and around the buffalo
The Speedy Antelopes!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Speedy Antelopes Of The Nairobi National Park On a recent Sunday afternoon drive while making slow progress towards the Athi basin we saw mixed herds of Thomson's gazelle (tommies) and Grant's gazelle near the No 10 murram heaps. As we
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The Sandgrouse Safari!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Sandgrouse Safari At The Nairobi National Park After another dry and dusty night, three tiny little black-faced sandgrouse chicks began to “cheep-cheep” to their parents that they were getting very thirsty. The sun was just beginning to rise when their
The Creatures Voice!- Article by Gareth Jones
Be "The Creatures Voice" Of The Nairobi National Park!!! In December 2021 The Nairobi National Park will hopefully celebrate 75 years since being gazette in December 1946. Since the humble beginning, when Mervyn Cowie was the first Warden, many caring
Lumps & Bumps!- Article by Gareth Jones
Lumps & Bumps In The Nairobi National Park Over some years, I have noted that there seem to be more animals with abnormal growths in the Nairobi National Park than I have seen in other national parks, especially considering that the
Waiting At The Water – Article by Gareth Jones
Waiting At The Water In The Nairobi National Park Over many years I have noted that most of us are still in “City mode” when we enter a national park and would like to see as much of the created wonders
Who Is The Boss? – Article by Gareth Jones
Who Is The Boss In The Nairobi National Park? Very early on a cloudy gloomy morning we arrived at the large dam next to no 2 Junction with an Italian visitor and found a majestic male lion relaxing next to the
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Rabbits Or Hares? – Article by Gareth Jones
Rabbits Or Hares Of The Nairobi National Park? It was late one afternoon on a cloudy day, as I drove through the Langata forest section, it was getting darker quickly in one area there were many furry little creatures hopping all
The Lily Trotters – Article by Gareth Jones
The Lily Trotters Of Nairobi National Park We sat quietly at the hyena dam, after about 10 minutes of waiting the wildlife began to behave naturally. A pair of African Jacanas (Actophilornis Africanus) emerged from the reeds and trotted easily over
Africa’s Largest Flying Bird- Article by Gareth Jones
Africa's Largest Flying Bird - Kori Bustard Early one morning, we drove slowly through the park hoping to see something special. Due to the very dry conditions, a fire had burned a section of the park. Many bird species were taking
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FoNNaP’s Barbeque Fundraiser On 20th February
FoNNaP (Friends of Nairobi National Park) is having a Barbeque Fundraiser at MATBRONZE CAFE on Saturday 20th February at 4:30 pm. There will be lots of amazing raffle prizes & all proceeds will be going towards conservation projects in the
Lion Love!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
LION LOVE AT THE NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK It was early on a cool morning when we found a mating pair of lions near No16 and the Leopard Cliffs. The male was in his prime and is known to many people as
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FoNNaP Merchandise For Sale Payment Details:MPESA TILL No. 275211Cheques and Credit Card AcceptedCheques to: Friends Of Nairobi National Park(FoNNaP Members get a 10% Discount)All Proceeds Support FoNNaP’s Programs in the Park and Administrative Cost.
The Importance Of Biomass – Article by Gareth Jones
The Importance Of Biomass At The NNP - Written by Gareth Jones We all need the energy to survive in the world, wild animals who eat plant species can only survive and thrive if there is enough plant material, like grasses,
Croc Shock!!! – Article by Gareth Jones
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK - CROC SHOCK!!! - By GARETH JONES It was a cold cloudy morning as I sat quietly at the Hyena dam, waiting and watching to see what bird action there was. Suddenly a movement caught my attention, the
The Athi Basin Jackals! – Article by Gareth Jones
Athi Basin Jackals In The Nairobi National Park Early one morning I decided to drive down to the Athi basin and took one of the backtracks to look for wildlife, suddenly a black-backed jackal was seen lying down in the
The Sosian Serval!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Sosian Serval Spotted In The Nairobi National Park When driving in the Nairobi National Park, always be prepared for those “suddenly” moments when you see something rare or special. It is good to drive with your camera ON! and READY!
18th Edition Of FoNNaP Christmas 2020 Is Now Out!
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Mother’s Tough Love Choice!- Article by Gareth Jones
Mother's Tough Love Choice - Crowned Lapwing & Its Chicks In Nairobi National Park Several weeks ago, I noticed a bird sitting less than 2 metres from the road, it was a crowned lapwing. After stopping my vehicle for a
The Great Escape!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Great Escape! Early one morning while driving through the park, I suddenly had a “flashback moment” of a traumatic incident that happened to me during the post-election violence on the morning of Monday 14th April 2008…. “ One of
17th Edition Of FoNNaP October 2020 Is Now Out!
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Sandgrouse Safari Moments!! – Article by Gareth Jones
Sandgrouse Safari Moment In The Nairobi National Park After another dry and dusty dark night, three tiny little black-faced sandgrouse chicks began to “cheep-cheep” to their parents that they were getting very thirsty. The sun was just beginning to rise
The Call Of Africa!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Call Of Africa By Nairobi National Park's Raptors Nearly two years ago we witnessed an incredible event at the Hyena dam in the Nairobi National Park. A fish eagle landed on the bank of the dam and stood for
16th Edition Of FoNNaP September 2020 Is Now Out!
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Nairobi’s Climbing Lions- Article by Gareth Jones
Climbing Lions Of The Nairobi National Park On a cloudy Saturday afternoon as I drove through the park, in the valley below No5 junction, a group of giraffe caught my attention. The giraffes were all standing still and looking in
Interesting Natural Relationships – Article by Gareth Jones
Interesting Natural Relationships Within The Nairobi National Park We observed a large herd of buffalo drinking water and wallowing at the Embakasi dam, however, I was fascinated by the presence of many red-billed and yellow-billed oxpeckers. As we sat quietly the
Lions Of Nairobi!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
Lions Of Nairobi That Live In The Nairobi National Park For thousands of years, lions have roamed the area we call Nairobi today. Humans have also co-existed with wildlife in this area for thousands of years. However, within the last 120
Just Pelicans – Article by Gareth Jones
Pelicans Of The Nairobi National Park Over many years I have noted that most of us are still in “City mode” when we enter a national park and would like to see as much of the created wonders as possible. Our
A Serval Morning – Article by Gareth Jones
A Serval Morning In The Nairobi National Park When driving in the Nairobi National Park, it is always good to be prepared for those “suddenly” moments when you see something rare or special. Try to drive with your camera ON and
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Hunting For Treasure- Article by Gareth Jones
Hunting For Treasure In The Nairobi National Park On Sunday 30th of August 2020, a number of people participated in a “treasure hunt” organized by the Friends of Nairobi National Park ( FoNNaP). For those who might not be aware, this
Busy Buzz Syndrome?- Article by Gareth Jones
BUSY BUZZ or BUSH BUZZ? In the modern madness of the Nairobi megacity, it is so easy to become overburdened with the burdens of the multiple issues and events that happen constantly, to the point where overload happens and people behave