Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is the inaugural gazette national park in Kenya. It is the sole wildlife national park globally, located in proximity to the City Centre within Kenya’s capital, in the southern region of the city. This enables the commencement of your Kenya safari directly upon arrival in Nairobi City.

The proximity of the park to the urban area facilitates convenient access for tourists, even with direct connections from the airport. The stunning landscape and diverse fauna draw numerous people who participate in the various safari activities offered in this park.

The national park serves as a sanctuary for certain endangered species, including rhinos, which are relocated from Nairobi National Park to other parks nationwide. The park serves as a habitat for four of Africa’s Big Five animals: buffaloes, leopards, lions, and rhinos, along with several other species of wildlife and avifauna.

The southern boundary of the park is bordered by the Mbagathi River, providing animals with convenient access to water, particularly during the dry season. In contrast, the eastern, western, and northern perimeters are secured by an electric fence to prevent animals from encroaching upon and damaging adjacent farmlands.

The park is marketed, maintained, and regulated by the Kenya Wildlife Service, whose headquarters are situated near one of the primary entrances of the park. This authority performs analogous tasks across all National parks and wildlife reserves in the country, excluding the Maasai Mara reserve in the south.

Nairobi National Park attracts a diverse array of visitors, including couples on vacation, local Kenyans, students conducting case studies and educational field trips, and international tourists. It features a well-structured wildlife education center that provides lectures and video presentations to elucidate and instruct on wildlife. Moreover, the park contains an animal orphanage. This expansive park features a museum for young children, including exhibits of taxidermied creatures native to the area. The park features appealing locations for picnics and hosting business and special events. All our safari itineraries in Kenya departing from Nairobi may incorporate a visit to Nairobi National Park, either at the commencement or conclusion of the safari.

How to access Nairobi National Park

Accessing the national park is straightforward by both air and road transportation. Flights are available from Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. It is situated about ten kilometers (10 km) from the Nairobi city center while utilizing road transit.

Nairobi National Park features multiple entry gates, including Lang’ata Gate, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Headquarters Gate, Masai Gate, Banda Gate, and Mbagathi Gate.

Activities | Attractions in Nairobi National Park

The subsequent sights and activities in Nairobi National Park are noteworthy.

Game Drives:

During your visit, you can participate in game viewing, providing an opportunity to observe a wide array of wildlife, including cheetahs, baboons, black rhinos, cape buffaloes, zebras, gazelles, hippos, hartebeests, impalas, elands, waterbucks, and giraffes, among others. These occur throughout the park primarily twice daily. Specifically, in the morning and in the evening. In the morning, the likelihood of observing various animal species is greater, as they exhibit increased activity compared to mid-day game drives, when animals seek refuge from the sun’s heat. It is remarkable that, with a modicum of fortune, one can observe as many animals in a single day as one would at the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

Bird watching:

This is another engaging activity during which a trained guide will facilitate the identification of several bird species, including the ostrich, blacksmith lapwing, black-headed heron, long-tailed fiscal, secretary bird, common moorhen, pallid harrier, and martial eagle, among others.

Visit the Nairobi Animal orphanage:

This is a facility for the treatment, care, and rehabilitation of wild animals and birds. This facility accommodates several species, including cheetahs, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, lions, serval cats, rare Sokoke cats, monkeys, buffalo, baboons, and leopards, as well as avian species such as ostriches, guinea fowl, crowned cranes, and parrots. The Nairobi animal orphanage provides medical examinations and requisite treatments for the animals based on the severity of their injuries and specific needs prior to rehabilitation. The numerous activities have drawn many individuals to visit our institution.

Impala observation spot:

The national park has an excellent vantage point for observing impalas. This park provides the premier vantage point for observing impalas grazing in the adjacent grasslands. Visitors to this location can also have picnics while observing the wildlife.

Visit the ivory burning site monument:

The cremation site for ivory. This site signifies a pivotal achievement in Kenya’s extensive endeavors to conserve wildlife. This location was where H.E. Daniel Arap Moi, a former president of the Republic of Kenya, incinerated a substantial shipment of ivory to signify the cessation of the ivory trade and to provide a definitive message to poachers to halt animal hunting. This act underscored the nation’s duty to preserve nature. The ivory burning site monument is located in the northwest section of Nairobi National Park.

Visit the David and Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: This exceptional facility serves as a sanctuary for rescued elephants and other animals, such as rhinoceroses. This orphanage is the premier educational institution for elephant conservation; after a period of care, these elephants are relocated to Tsavo National Park. You might find our additional day excursions in Kenya appealing.

Walking safaris:

These occur on an elevated wooden path, ideal for observing the diverse wildlife species in the area. This offers an intimate experience with many exotic animals. The animals are observed from a secure distance.

Accommodation Options in Nairobi National Park

Accommodation is readily available near the national park and is classified into the following categories.

Economical Lodgings comprising: Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, Royal Tulip Canaan Nairobi, Saab Royal Hotel, Town Lodge Uphill, Fairview Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi. Following 40 hotels, suites in Nairobi and Lotos Inns

Midrange accommodations include Tawala Homes, Bush House and Camp, Anga Afrika Luxury Boutique Camp Nairobi, and Stardom Hotel.

Luxury accommodations include the Nairobi tented campsite, Ole Sereni Hotel, African Heritage House, and Ololo Safari Lodge.

Nairobi National Park is a captivating destination offering stunning wildlife vistas for all visitors. Consequently, reserve your safari today with Safari Desire for an indelible experience.