Nairobi National Park
History
Nairobi National Park is the only park located in the city worldwide. It is located in the southern part of the city, along the main Nairobi Mombasa road. It is 117 kilometres squared and lies about 1,500 above sea level. The park is located about 15 kilometres from the Nairobi Central Business District and a 20-minute drive from The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
1500
Metres Above Sea Level
15KM
Distance from Nairobi CBD
117 km Sq
Area Covered
Wildlife Variety
For those visiting for the first time, the habitat is ideal for a huge number of mammals, including 4 of the big five species (lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo). However, there is a conservancy (David Sheldrick Elephant Conservatory) within the park, which is home to orphaned elephants. Other wild animal varieties found in the park include giraffes, zebras, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos and over 400 species of birds.
Its vegetation is the tropical dry savanna type with lots of acacia trees and other thorn varieties. The beautiful landscape is filled with several seasonal rivers and government-built dams, which provide water for the land animals and life for the water- animals, e.g. crocodiles and hippos.
Unique Scenes and Features
Black Rhinoceros
Typically weighs between 700 – 1300kg and stands at around 1.5 meters tall
Ivory Burning Site
Where Kenyan leaders oversaw the symbolic burning of contraband ivories from illegal elephant poaching.
Wildebeest and Zebra migration
Happens in July and August each year in search of greener pastures and water.
Fun Things and Places Within the Park
Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Picnics and Team Building
Bird Watching
Wildlife Photography
Cultural Visits
