Nairobi National Park
Overview
On a Kenya Safari here, you can witness a surreal sight of large animals like buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, zebra, wildebeest, and cheetah, wandering just a few steps away from the city’s high-rises, separated only by a steel wire fence. This spectacle defies the conventional notion of modern cities, but in Nairobi National Park, wild animals and humans coexist harmoniously.
Compared to other safari game parks and reserves in Kenya, Nairobi National Park is relatively small, covering only 117 square km (44 square miles). The park is characterized by open plains that slope gently from west to east and rocky ridges covered with lush vegetation. Seasonal streams flow southeast into the Mbagathi River, lined with yellow fever and acacia trees.
Despite the urban pressures, the park has a diverse range of wildlife for safari drives, which can be seen even during the dry season, thanks to the permanent water source. Nairobi National Park is home to four of the Big Five, except for elephants, which are absent due to the park’s size.
Attractions
A great game viewing experience awaits wildlife lovers against the city backdrop. Common animal species include – Giraffe, leopard, zebra, buffalo, antelope, lion, black and white rhino, hippo, and crocodile. The park is a thriving rhino sanctuary and is one of Kenya’s most successful rhino sanctuaries.
The park’s exceptional birdlife records a remarkable over 400 species whose numbers tend to swell up between March and May when a host of European migrants make the park their home.
Picnic and event sites that include Impala observation point, Ivory burning site, Kingfisher picnic site, the club house and Mokoyiet picnic site offer perfect grounds for weddings, bush dinners, team building, corporate events and picnic outings.
Endless activity options that visitors can indulge in include: Scenic and game viewing, picnicking, bird watching, team building.
How to get there
By Road: Located along Lang’ata Road about 8km from the Nairobi Central Business District and easily accessible from Nyayo National Stadium through to Lang’ata Road slightly past the Langata Army Barracks.
By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport
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