Silole Sanctuary
Silole Sanctuary is a 400 acre private property adjoining the southern edge of The Nairobi National Park. The easiest way to get to Silole is to travel through the park and exit via the Masai Gate of the park.
The Sanctuary is home to 60 species of mammal, species of birds & a rich diversity of flora reflecting the various habitats (riverine forest, grassland plain & valley thicket) found within it.
Activities: Activities in the Sanctuary include walking (with or without guides), swimming at the Masai Lodge pool, rock climbing in the rocky river gorges, bird-watching and, of course, game-driving in the Nairobi National Park.
Silole Eco Studies Course
The length of the course is also designed for maximum economy with regard to everything from airfares to accommodation costs.
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| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
| 1 | Introduction to the Silole Sanctuary and Nairobi National Park. | Field introduction to Silole Sanctuary |
| 2 | Savannah ecology, mammals, birds and reptiles of the Silole Sanctuary | Field introduction & listing of mammals, birds and reptiles in Silole Sanctuary |
| 3 | Introduction to Silole Sanctuary botany. Invasive species: the case of Nairobi National Park | Hacking' trip to Nairobi National Park to remove invasive species |
| 4 | Insects of Silole Sanctuary with special reference into termite ecology | Botanical/insect/termite exploration of the Sanctuary |
| 5 | Nairobi National Park: Dynamics of an Urban Park. Future of NNP referring specifically to dispersal areas and management options. | Conclusion/wrap up, with discussions on future of NNP as a model of urban ecology. |
| 6 | Whole day Field Trip to Nairobi National Park | Whole day Field Trip to Nairobi National Park |
| 7 | Departure from Masai Lodge and travel to Shompole Field Camp in Southern Kenya, through the Great Rift Valley. | |
| 8 | Introduction into Shompole Conservation area | Meeting with Group Ranch representatives, discuss ecotourism /conservation issues |
| 9 | Field Component: All day game counts in and outside the conservation area and in the wider Group Ranch. | Night drive examining nocturnal creatures of the area. |
| 10 | Field Component: vegetation identification and habitat quality. | Masai overnight homestead stay starting late afternoon. |
| 11 | Ranger field work morning: wildlife identification and tracking skills. | Afternoon game walk along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Quiz back in camp that evening. |
| 12 | Visit to Lake Natron, picnic lunch by the lake. | Visit ecolodge on return from Lake Natron, explore Ecotourism:the case of Shompole. |
| 13 | River tubing on the Ewaso Ngiro river, rest and relaxation in camp. | Afternoon lecture, followed by debrief in camp. Final supper in camp. |
| 14 | Depart to Nairobi by road and catch evening flight out of Nairobi International Airport |
