Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946 about 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Nairobi. It is fenced on three sides, whereas the open southern boundary allows migrating wildlife to move between the park and the adjacent Kitengela plains. Herbivores gather in the park during the dry season. Nairobi National Park is negatively affected by increasing human and livestock populations, changing land use and poaching of wildlife. Despite its proximity to the city and its relative small size, it boasts a large and varied wildlife population,and is one of Kenya’s most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries. Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites & three campsites.

Key features

Wildlife

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

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

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

Park Size

117 sq. Km

Climate

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

When to go

All year round

What to take with you

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