Nairobi National Park was established in 1946, and is world famous for being the only National Parkto be found within a capital city in the whole world. Being a mere 8 miles from the citys centre, the parks vegetation is primarily savannah and plains and has areas of highland forest, acacia and riverine environments.
It hosts over 100 animal species such as the rhino, lions, cheetahs (with an exception of the elephant) and an amazing 500 plus bird species including the helmeted guinea fowl, francolins, kori, white and black-bellied bustards, quelea turacos, mousebirds and ostriches among others. The park also hosts game birds and birds of prey .
Animals : lions, buffalos, hippo, rhino, reedbuck, giraffe among other big game
Vegetation : Open savannah and plains with areas of highland forest, acacia and riverine environments .
Birds : Helmeted Guinea, ostiches & over 450 other bird species
Facilities : No camping or accomodation places due to its proximity to the city, but has six picnic sites
Attractions: The over 400 bird species to be found, game walk.
Climate: Dry and wet during the rainy season.
Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's finest wildlife reserve. Everything about this reserve is outstanding. The wildlife is abundant and the gentle rolling grasslands ensure that animals are never out of sight.
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's popular safari destination located in the shadow of Africa's highest mountain, the snow capped Kilimanjaro andis known for its wildlife, especially it's elephant population
Lake Nakuru National Park is home to up to 1.5 million flamingos plus 450 other species of species of birds, rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and the endangered reticulated giraffe among other animals
Samburu National Reserve is rich in wildlife with rare Northern species such as the grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx among other animals and a variety of birds.
