Nairobi Mamba Village Guide: Activities, Menu, Prices & Directions

A Guide To Nairobi Mamba Village

Nairobi Mamba Village is a nature paradise spreading over 30 acres and is renowned for its Crocodile Farm, hosting over an estimated 70 Nile crocodiles. Maasai Ostriches can also be found strutting around and visitors frequently come into direct personal contact with them when permitted to feed these gallant birds. The resort is located in Nairobi’s leafy Karen suburb, about 13 kilometers away from the hustle and bustle of Kenya’s capital city.

This is a replica of a natural paradise, spread over 30 acres, full of a 4-star lounge and several restaurants, with seating capacity for more than 500 guests at a time. Besides the main and island restaurants, multiple bandas meant to provide privacy and quiet seclusion can each comfortably seat 10 guests.

About Nairobi Mamba Village

Nairobi Mamba Village is located 13 kilometers away from Kenya’s capital city – off the Lang’ata – Karen road. A wide range of skills are provided at the resort, located in an ample and serene environment accessible by a tarmac and all-weather road.

An array of leisure and outdoor activities are available to visitors of Nairobi Mamba Village. These include recreational options like a secluded picnic site, camel, horse, and boat riding; adequate space for garden parties, and weddings, splendid photo/video shooting sessions, superb scenery, leisure park, crocodile pens, ostrich park, bird-watching trail, art gallery, gift shop, amphitheater & a botanical garden replete with rare, exotic medicinal plants and trees.

Notably, Nairobi Mamba Village has over the current months earned emergent status as an important environmental education centre. School groups for example wildlife & science clubs from all parts of the country regularly visit the Village to discover about ostrich birds and crocodiles on several days every week.

Nairobi Mamba Village Activities

Crocodile Watching

• At the Nairobi Mamba village crocodile farm tour, your guide will enlighten you about the crocodile life cycle and behavior while you view live crocodiles of every size, from hatchlings to fully grown adults.
• You will also be able to pick up the little crocodiles and watch a stunning scene of blood-thirsty crocodiles fighting for food during feeding time which happens every Sunday at 1500 Hours.
• The best thing about this place is the feeding time. It is exhilarating to see them jump up in the air to snap the meat. Be aware that the crocodile food does stink, as they are fed on rotten meat.

Ostrich Feeding

• A few ostriches are also available for feeding if the farm’s guides let you, and you can see them strolling around the village. About 13 kilometers from the city center, the Farm is also situated in the Karen suburbs.

Boat Rides

• On the artificial lake in Nairobi Mamba Village, there are two boats. On average, these boats can accommodate 12 people. For people who are unable to ride a bike on land or who just want to feel what it is like to ride one on the water, the water bike pedal boats are an excellent option.
• It is also simple to ride the bike pedal boats on your own; no one has to push you or watch you fall. For children to enjoy the boat ride, an adult citizen must pay Ksh 200 and Ksh 100.

Horse and Camel Riding

• Riding a camel and a horse is an amazing and exciting experience. Children can also ride horses at Mamba Village Park Nairobi.
• Also, a guide is with you the whole time to help you navigate and keep your comfort level. Holding onto the saddle pommel to prevent falls, the guide also secures the lead strap. This is an activity that costs just Ksh 150.

Picnicking

• Mamba Village has a range of captivating botanical gardens, letting visitors take leisurely walks and admire the beautiful flora and fauna.

Children’s Playground

• Mamba Village also has bouncing castles and merry-go-rounds which are some fun activities the children can indulge in. All these activities can be done at affordable prices. Merry-go-round costs Ksh 150 for 10 minutes.

Dining at the Mamba Restaurant

• The Restaurant serves freshly grilled crocodiles and other dishes (for those not partial to crocodiles).
• It is a unique interior and exterior African décor is lovely and the restaurant also offers a breathtaking view as you enjoy lunch on the lawn alongside the man-made lake.

Mamba Village Nairobi Menu

Crocodile Meat Specialties

• Grilled Crocodile Meat
• Crocodile Skewers
• Crocodile Burgers

Grilled and Barbecue Dishes

• Grilled Tilapia
• BBQ Chicken
• Beef or Lamb Ribs
• Nyama Choma (Kenyan-style grilled meat)

Traditional Kenyan Dishes

• Ugali with Beef or Chicken Stew
• Chapati with Lentil Curry
• Matoke (mashed plantains)

Vegetarian Options

• Vegetable Stir-fry
• Grilled Vegetables
• Ugali with Sukuma Wiki (collard greens)
• Garden Salad

Desserts

• Fruit Salad
• Ice Cream
• Kenyan Mandazi (fried dough)

Beverages

• Cold Beverages & a Wide selection of Beers, Liquors & Spirits are also available at our bar.

Nairobi Mamba Village Prices

The Village is always open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The entrance fee is just kshs200 for everyone, and adult citizens only need to pay ksh 150 for activities, such as crocodile viewing. On the artificial lake in Mamba Village, Nairobi, there are also two boats.

The best time to visit Nairobi Mamba Village

Nairobi Mamba Village’s best visiting time is in the afternoon when the crocodiles are fed and guests can see them jump high in the air to snap the meat.

How to get to Nairobi Mamba Village (directions)

Private Car or Taxi

• From Nairobi City Center take Ngong Road and turn left at the Karen Road intersection. Follow Karen Road to Langata South Road, then turn right to reach the village. This takes 30-45 minutes (depending on traffic).

By Public Transport (Matatu)

• From Nairobi CBD, board a matatu heading to Karen (Route 24 or 125/126 from Railways Bus Station). Alight at Karen Shopping Center and take a bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) to Mamba Village. This takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Ride-Sharing Services

Apps like Little Cab, Uber, and Bolt offer convenient rides directly to Mamba Village. You simply input “Nairobi Mamba Village” in the destination field.

Landmarks

• You can also ask for directions near Karen Blixen Museum, which is close to Mamba Village.

Nairobi Mamba Village Contacts

• Attraction Type: Wildlife
• Category: Animal Sanctuary
• Region: Nairobi
• City / Town: Nairobi
• Road / Street: Langata North Road
• Telephone: 254 714 782653
• Website: http://www.nairobimamba.com
• Entrance Fee: Yes

Where is Mamba Village located in Nairobi?

Located the Langata- Karen Road, just a few meters from Galleria Shopping Mall.