Nairobi meets the wild
Nairobi National Park is the only protected wildlife area on the planet set against the backdrop of a modern capital city. In just a half or full day, escape the urban buzz and step straight into the wild – where lions roam, rhinos graze, and buffalo herds move freely with Nairobi’s skyline on the horizon.
Perfect for layovers or as an add-on to a longer safari, this unique park offers unforgettable game viewing, with chances to spot lions, black and white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, antelopes, ostriches, and a rich variety of birdlife. Complete your experience with a visit to the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, a conservation center dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of rescued wildlife.
Trip Highlights
- Guided game drives in open savannah
- Big Game Sightings: Opportunities to see lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, and both black and white rhinos - the park’s “Big Four.”
- Diverse Herbivores: Large herds of zebras, wildebeest, elands, hartebeest, impalas, waterbucks, and gazelles are commonly spotted across the open plains.
- Giraffes & Other Iconic Mammals: Maasai giraffes are frequently observed feeding or strolling the savannah.
- Hippo and Crocodile Viewing: Hippo Pools along the Mbagathi River and at Hyena Dam are prime spots to see hippos and Nile crocodiles.
- Primates & Small Mammals: Olive baboons and vervet monkeys are often seen near woodland areas and near roads.
- Birdwatching Paradise: Over 400 bird species have been recorded, including ostriches, crowned cranes, secretary birds, martial eagles and waterbirds - ideal for bird-watching enthusiasts.
- Optional visit to the Animal Orphanage
- Optional visit to the Ivory Burning Monument, a site symbolising Kenya’s commitment to ending poaching.
