Maasai Mara's untamed beauty – where the wild things roam
Nairobi National Park
Just a short drive away from Nairobi's bustling central business district lies the Nairobi National Park. Here, expansive grass plains meet the backdrop of the city's towering skyscrapers, creating a unique juxtaposition of urban and natural landscapes. Amidst this captivating setting, scattered acacia bushes provide refuge and sustenance to a rich tapestry of wildlife.
Within the park's boundaries, you'll have the chance to encounter a diverse array of creatures, including the endangered black rhino, majestic lions, elusive leopards, swift cheetahs, crafty hyenas, formidable buffaloes, graceful giraffes, and a symphony of birdlife boasting over 400 recorded species.
Nairobi National Park offers more than just wildlife viewing; it's a place of recreation and relaxation. Visitors can relish the park's inviting picnic sites, find serenity at one of its three campsites, and embark on scenic walking trails that beckon hikers to explore the natural beauty of this unique urban wilderness.
In this remarkable sanctuary, the boundaries between city and savannah blur, offering an unforgettable experience where the modern world and the wild coexist harmoniously. Come and immerse yourself in the magic of Nairobi National Park, where nature thrives at the doorstep of a vibrant metropolis.
Attractions
- The only Wildlife park in the world that is so close to the city
- Black rhinoceros :which is an endangered species
- The first park to be gazetted in Kenya on December 16, 1946
- Major rhino sanctuary for breeding and restocking other parks
- Diverse birdlife:Has over 400 bird species. At least 20 of which are seasonal European migrants.
- Home to over 100 mammal species, four of the Big Five (lion, Buffalo, leopard and rhino)
- Has a spectacular wildebeest and zebra migration
- Large predators- lion, leopard, hyena and cheetah
- Aggregations of large herbivores- eland, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest
- Ivory Burning Site Monument
- Walking trails at hippo pools
- Nairobi Safari Walk & the Orphanage.
- Spacious accommodating picnic sites