DESTINATION GUIDE // KENYA
Nairobi National Park
The only national park in the world inside a capital city. Rhino and lion against a skyline of office towers.
117 km2
PARK AREA
7 km
FROM THE CBD
Black rhino
RESIDENT
1946
KENYA FIRST PARK
Half day
TYPICAL VISIT
Quick answer: Nairobi National Park sits seven kilometres from Nairobi city centre and covers 117 square kilometres. Established in 1946, it was Kenya first national park. It holds black rhino, lion, buffalo, giraffe and over 400 bird species, with the city skyline visible from much of it.
OVERVIEW AND LOCATION
Nairobi National Park At A Glance
No other capital city has a national park on its doorstep. The park is fenced on the city side and open to the south, so wildlife still migrates in and out across the Athi plains. It is the obvious first or last morning of a Kenyan trip, and one of the most reliable rhino sightings in the country.
| Detail | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Location | Nairobi County, 7 km south of the city centre |
| Distance from the CBD | Approximately 7 km, 20 to 30 minutes |
| Size | 117 km2 |
| Established | 1946, the first national park in Kenya |
| Main gate | Langata Road main gate |
| Known for | Black rhino, city skyline backdrop, David Sheldrick orphanage nearby |
WILDLIFE AND ACTIVITIES
What You Will See and Do
Black Rhino Sanctuary
One of Kenya most successful rhino breeding sites. Sightings are common on a morning drive across the open grassland.
Big Game, Short Drive
Lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and eland all live here. The only Big Five member absent is elephant.
Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre
The elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre sit just outside the park and pair naturally with a morning game drive.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
When To Go
| Months | What to expect | Crowds |
|---|---|---|
| Jun to Oct | Dry, short grass, easiest viewing | High |
| Jan to Feb | Warm and clear, good all round | Medium |
| Mar to May | Long rains, green, fewer visitors | Low |
| Nov to Dec | Short rains, fresh grazing | Medium |
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