- Nairobi’s proximity to game parks and green spaces means wildlife incursions into residential and commercial properties are not uncommon, involving snakes, monitor lizards, mongooses, vervet monkeys, and even larger mammals.
- Professional wildlife removal uses humane capture and relocation techniques that comply with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) regulations.
- Attempting to handle wildlife without training is dangerous and in many cases illegal under Kenya’s Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
- Property proofing and environmental management reduce the likelihood of repeat wildlife incursions.
- Coexistence strategies and deterrent measures are preferred where removal is not strictly necessary.
- Bestcare Facilities Management provides professional wildlife removal and management services in coordination with relevant authorities across Nairobi and Kenya.
Nairobi is one of the few capital cities in the world with a national park on its border, and the wildlife corridor connecting the Nairobi National Park to the wider ecosystem means that encounters between wildlife and urban residents are a regular occurrence. Beyond the park’s immediate neighbours, expanding residential areas, riverbeds, and green corridors throughout Nairobi support populations of monitor lizards, cobras, mambas, pythons, mongooses, vervet monkeys, hyenas, and a range of other species that periodically enter homes, gardens, and commercial premises.
Wildlife removal in Kenya is a legally regulated activity. Many species are protected under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act of 2013, and their capture, handling, or relocation must be conducted in compliance with KWS guidelines. For most situations, the correct response to wildlife in an urban setting is safe, humane removal and relocation to a suitable natural habitat — not destruction. Professional wildlife removal specialists have the training, equipment, and regulatory knowledge to handle these situations safely and lawfully.
Types of Wildlife Removal Services
Snake Removal and Relocation is one of the most commonly requested wildlife services in Nairobi. Trained handlers safely capture and bag venomous and non-venomous snakes found in gardens, homes, and commercial premises for relocation to suitable natural habitats.
Monitor Lizard and Reptile Removal deals with Nile monitor lizards and other large reptiles that enter properties, particularly those near rivers and wetlands. These animals are harmless to humans when handled correctly but can be alarming and damaging to property.
Primate Management addresses nuisance behaviour from vervet monkeys and baboons — crop raiding, food theft, property damage — through humane deterrence, exclusion netting, and relocation support in coordination with KWS.
Small Mammal Trapping and Relocation captures mongooses, genets, civets, and other small mammals that have entered buildings or are causing problems in gardens and commercial premises.
Wildlife Proofing involves the physical exclusion of wildlife from buildings and gardens through appropriate fencing, netting, sealing of access points, and removal of attractants such as exposed food waste and water sources.
Estimated Cost of Wildlife Removal Services in Kenya
| Service | Unit | Estimated Cost (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency snake removal | Per call-out | 5,000 – 20,000 |
| Monitor lizard / reptile removal | Per call-out | 5,000 – 15,000 |
| Small mammal trapping and relocation | Per animal | 8,000 – 25,000 |
| Primate deterrence and exclusion | Per project | 20,000 – 100,000 |
| Wildlife proofing (netting/fencing) | Per project | 30,000 – 200,000 |
| Wildlife management consultation | Per site | 10,000 – 30,000 |
Note: All wildlife operations are conducted in compliance with KWS regulations. Costs depend on species, location, and complexity. Contact Bestcare Facilities Management for assistance.
Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Bestcare Facilities Management |
| Phone | 0709 004 600 |
| Address | Mpaka Plaza, Westlands, Nairobi |
| info@bestcareservices.co.ke | |
| Website | www.bestcareservices.co.ke |
Contact us today for professional, humane wildlife removal and management services.
