Just a short drive from the city center, Nairobi National Park is a unique wildlife haven where lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras roam with the Nairobi skyline in the background. It’s the only national park in the world located within a capital city, offering an incredible safari experience without leaving Nairobi. Ideal for day trips, the park also features walking trails, picnic spots, and the Nairobi Animal Orphanage.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi National Park is a unique wildlife sanctuary located just a few kilometers south of Kenya’s bustling capital city, Nairobi. It’s one of the only national parks in the world situated so close to a major urban center, offering visitors a rare chance to see a wide variety of wildlife with the city skyline as a dramatic backdrop. Despite its small size—about 117 square kilometers—the park boasts impressive biodiversity including lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffalo, and over 400 bird species.
The park’s mix of open grasslands, acacia woodland, and riverine forests provides excellent habitats for its residents. Nairobi National Park is also a vital conservation area for the endangered black rhinoceros. Visitors can enjoy game drives, guided nature walks, and visits to the nearby David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage or the Giraffe Centre, making it an accessible and enriching wildlife experience right on Nairobi’s doorstep.
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