Utterly unique, Nairobi National Park is the only national park in the world set within a capital city — open plains where lion, rhino, giraffe and buffalo roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers and passing aircraft. A rhino stronghold and an easy half-day safari, it’s the perfect first or last stop on a Kenya trip, just minutes from the city and airport, and home to the famous Sheldrick elephant orphanage on its edge.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★☆☆ Infrastructure: ★★★★★ Photography: ★★★★☆
Adventure: ★★☆☆☆ Exclusivity: ★☆☆☆☆ Value for Money: ★★★★☆ Scenery: ★★★☆☆
Location: On the edge of Nairobi city; ~20 min from the CBD, near the airport
Key wildlife: Black & white rhino, lion, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, 400+ birds
Best for: Arrival/departure-day safari, rhino, families, short on time
Best time: Year-round; July–October & January–February driest
More about this park will be added here over time.
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