Nairobi National Park

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 centre. 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, favourable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biome.

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.

ACCESS

By Road: Distance: 10km South of Nairobi City Center

By Air:  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airports

PARK GATES

The park has 7 gates. 2 gates being for KWS service use only. The gates are:-

Main gate: KWS headquarters Langata road

Cheetah Gate

Langata Gate

Maasai Gate

Mbagathi Gate(service gate)

Banda Gate(service gate)

SIZE / LOCATION

117 Km2

Nairobi Province

CLIMATE

January-March is hot and dry, April-June is hot and wet, and July-October is very warm and wet.

SAFARICARD REQUIRED?

Entry is by Safari Card only. Safaricards may be obtained  and loaded at main gate, Nairobi National Park. Proof of identification will be required.

Citizens – Valid Passport or National ID

Residents – Valid Passport & re entry pass

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

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

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

Mokoyiet,

King Fisher

historic ivory burning site

Impala

ACTIVITY OPTIONS

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-togethers

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

Drinking water, picnic items. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a guidebook

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

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