Nairobi National Park

“The World’s only wildlife capital”

Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi City Center. The Savannah ecosystem comprise of different vegetation types. Open grass plains with scattered acacia bush are predominant. The western side has a highland dry forest and a permanent river with a riverine forest.  To the south are the Athi-Kapiti Plains and Kitengela migration corridor which are important wildlife dispersal areas during the rain season. Man-made dams within the park have added a further habitat, favorable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biome.

Are there tours available to Nairobi National Park? BOOK NOW

Yes! Abana Safaris offers daily game drives to the Nairobi National Park. You can book yours HERE or contact us for the best rates HERE

Major wildlife attractions are the Black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded.  Other attractions include the Ivory burning site Monument, Nairobi Safari Walk, the Orphanage and the walking trails at hippo pools. 

How do I get to Nairobi National Park?

The park can be accessed by road from any of the hotels in Nairobi or town in Kenya. It is near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport making it the best lay-over option when on transit through Nairobi. The best day tour option and TOP things to do in Nairobi

• By Road: Distance: 10km South of Nairobi City Center
• By Air:  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airports

Nairobi National Park Entrance Gates
The Nairobi National Park has 7 gates as listed below. 2 gates being for Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) use only. KWS is the goverment agency mandated to protect the animals and runs all National Parks in Kenya.

• Main gate: KWS headquarters Langata road
• Cheetah Gate
• Langata Gate
• Maasai Gate
• Mbagathi Gate(service gate)
• Banda Gate(service gate)

How big is Nairobi National Park? Where is Nairobi National Park Located?

Nairobi National Park is 117 Km sq and its located Nairobi County in Kenya. An East African Country and one with the largest economy in East and central Africa. Kenya prides itself for being the most peaceful country in the region. Kenya provides a safe haven for tourists and neighboring countries as well.

How is the climate and weather in Nairobi National Park?

• January-March is hot and dry, April-June is hot and wet, and July-October is very warm and wet. The rainy seasons are usually Mid March – April and Mid October to December. However, its not cold and the temperatures are mostly within and above 70 Degrees Fahrenheit

How do i pay to get to the Nairobi Park? SAFARICARD REQUIRED?
Entry is by Safari Card only. Safaricards are temporary entry cards that are loaded with money to enable you pay for your park admission fees. These cards can be obtained at the park gate and payments can be made by Debit/Credit cards or local mobile money transfers (Mpesa). Proof of identification will be required.

• Citizens – Valid Passport or National ID
• Residents – Valid Passport & re entry pass

Major attractions in Nairobi National Park

• The only Wildlife park in the world that is so close to the city
• Black rhinoceros :which is an endangered species
• The first park to be gazetted in Kenya on December 16, 1946
• Major rhino sanctuary for breeding and restocking other parks

Picnic Facilities available in Nairobi National Park.

For corporate events, bush dinners, weddings, picnics, team building sessions, video and film production

• Mokoyiet,
• King Fisher
• historic ivory burning site
• Impala

Things to do in Nairobi National Park

• Game viewing
• Corporate Events such as Bush Dinners, Team Building, Video and Film Production.
• Special Events such as Weddings.
• Three-star Rangers Restaurant where patrons relax for meals while overlooking the park.
• Perfect outing place for families, couples, friends, bonding, game viewing, family get-together.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU | What should I bring for my Nairobi National Park Tour?

• Drinking water – not in plastic water bottles, picnic items.
• Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a guidebook

Attractions

• Large predators- lion, leopard, hyena and cheetah.
• Aggregations of large herbivores- eland, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest
• Ivory Burning Site Monument
• Walking trails at hippo pools
• Nairobi Safari Walk & the Orphanage.
• Spacious accommodating picnic sites
• Diverse birdlife: Has over 400 bird species. At least 20 of which are seasonal European migrants.
• Home to over 100 mammal species, four of the Big Five (lion, Buffalo, leopard and  rhino)
• Has a spectacular wildebeest and zebra migration from Amboseli National Park through the kitengela corridor

WILDLIFE

• Animals include buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, baboon, zebra, wildebeest and cheetah—100 mammal species.
• 400 migratory and endemic bird species.

Is there accommodation in Nairobi National Park?

• There is no in-park accommodation. We have a couple of luxury tented Camps around the park and plenty of accommodation to choose from in the city of Nairobi. Its only a couple of minutes drive from the city centre so any hotel in the city is recommended.