When you arrive in Kenya for the World U-21 Taekwondo Championship, you are stepping into the cradle of champions and into one of the world’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) stands as the proud guardian of this wild heritage, protecting Kenya’s iconic species and spectacular ecosystems, from the flamingo-filled lakes of the Great Rift Valley to the golden plains of Tsavo and the snow-dusted peaks of Mount Kenya.
Through cutting-edge conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable tourism, KWS preserves the rhythm of nature ensuring that every roar, trumpet, and birdsong continues to echo for generations.
Nairobi National Park — The Wild Heart of a Modern City: Just minutes from the heart of Nairobi, Nairobi National Park offers a breathtaking fusion of wilderness and city life, a place where lions roam against the backdrop of skyscrapers and aircraft descend beyond grazing herds of zebra and giraffe. Here, the black rhinoceros — the official mascot of the World U-21 Taekwondo Championship — stands as a living symbol of resilience and protection.
A Must-Visit Destination for Championship Guests: Step into the park at sunrise and watch the savanna come alive: lions, zebras, giraffes and rhinos. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust within the park rescues and rehabilitates orphaned baby elephants and rhinos and is a heart-warming stop that captures Kenya’s conservation mission.