Nairobi National Park is a unique and captivating tourist destination that offers visitors an extraordinary wildlife experience right on the outskirts of Kenya’s bustling capital city.
Situated just a short drive from Nairobi’s city center, Nairobi National Park spans an area of approximately 117 square kilometers (45 square miles). Despite its proximity to urban development, the park preserves a diverse range of habitats, including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and seasonal riverine forests.
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Nairobi National Park is home to an impressive array of wildlife, making it a popular destination for both local and international visitors. The park boasts a healthy population of iconic African species, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. It’s also a haven for birdwatchers, with over 400 species of birds recorded within its boundaries.
Visitors to Nairobi National Park can enjoy a variety of activities to explore its natural wonders. Game drives are a popular way to encounter wildlife, with experienced guides leading visitors through the park in search of lions, rhinos, and other animals. Additionally, the park offers guided walking safaris, allowing visitors to explore on foot and gain a deeper understanding of the local flora and fauna.
6:00am: Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel and depart for Nairobi national park half day game drive tour.
6:15am: Enter the Nairobi Park and start your game drive
7:00am: Start with the Ivory burning monument and the savannah grasslands to see lions, gazelles
8:30am: Visit the dry forest to look out for black rhinos and leopards and birds
9:30am: Descend into river Mbagathi looking for crocodiles and hippos view morkoyiet valley.
10:30am: Return to the savannah to find white rhinos, buffalos, giraffes
11:00am: See the man made dams Athi and hyena dams.
11:30am: Exit the park for your hotel
12:00pm: Drop off at your hotel in Nairobi.
