Nairobi National Park
Nestled in the heart of Kenya’s Capital City, Nairobi National Park boosts of wide open grass plains with a back drop of the City Scrappers, scattered acacia bush which hold a variety of Wildlife with over 100 species including 4 of the Big 5 which are lions, Buffalos, leopards, rhinos and other animal species including the endangered black rhinos, lions, hyenas, leopards, baboon, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes numerous reptile and various species of Antelopes. It also has a diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded at least 20 of which are seasonal European migrants. Some of the bird species in the park include the Secretary bird, Grey crowned crane, Martial eagle, lesser kestrel, Pallid harrier, White-bellied bustard, Sooty falcon, Corncrake and many others.
The Park was established in 1946 and it is the only Wildlife Park in the World nearest to the Capital City. It covers an area of 117sqkm and it has a sweeping landscape which consists partly of thick woods next to the City Outskirts, partly of rolling plains and valleys and also partly of wooded Confluence of several rivers. Nairobi National park is the major Rhino Sanctuary for breeding and re-stocking other parks.
Activities in Nairobi National Park
Game Drives
Game drives are the best way to explore the Park since it gives you the best Exposure to the Park’s Wildlife. Morning hours is the best time to go game driving since most of the animals are active during this time of the day compared to the afternoon and evening hours when animals take shelter in hidden locations to avoid heat from the scorching sun.
Nature Walks
This allows visitors to have an extraordinary experience while in the wild, this nature walk is done on a raised wooden walkway with spectacular views of the wildlife.
Birding
This Park has a diverse birdlife with up to 500 bird species some of which are seasonal European migrants, with this, it will give you an exceptional experience in the park.
Visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
David Sheldrick elephant orphanage is situated at the park’s main gate and here, tourists get a chance to bond with orphaned baby elephants and rhinos.
When to Visit
Nairobi National Park is open to Visitors throughout the year but the best time to visit is during the dry season in the months of June to September and also January to March.
How to Get to Nairobi National Park
Accessed using both Road and Air transport means,
By Road, it is about 10km South of Nairobi City Center.
By Air, you fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airports to connect to the park.
Nairobi National Park Entry Gates
The park has a total of 7 Entry gates, 2 of which are used by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and 5 are used by Visitors, these include;
Maasai gate
Mbagathi gate
Banda gate
Langata gate
KWS headquarters
Rogai Gate
Athi River Gate
Accommodations in Nairobi National Park
Accommodations in Nairobi National Park range from Luxury and Mid-Range to Budget and they include;
Luxury Accommodations
Africa Heritage House
Ole Sereni Hotel
Giraffe Manor
The Emakoko Lodge
Hemingsway Nairobi
Palacina Residential Hotel
Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel
Mid-Range Accommodations
Ololo Safari Lodge
Bush House and Camp
Nairobi Tented Camp
Tawala Homes
Stardom Hotel
Anga Africa Luxury Boutique Camp Nairobi
Karen Gables