Nairobi National Park
A savanna park just 7 km from the city center, where you can photograph rhinos, giraffes and lions against the Nairobi skyline.
Established in 1946, this was Kenya's first national park. Covering about 117 square kilometers, its southern boundary is unfenced and connects with the Athi-Kitengela Plains. The park is home to black rhinos (one of Kenya's most important rhino sanctuaries), lions, giraffes, zebras, African buffalo and over 400 bird species, but there are no elephants. The most iconic shot is a giraffe with the high-rises of Nairobi in the background. Entry for foreign adults is about USD 80, paid electronically via eCitizen (cash is not accepted), and the park is open 06:00–19:00. For the best experience, go early in the morning by private vehicle or join a half-day game drive, which takes about 4 hours. The park also has an Ivory Burning Site memorial.
Opening hours
06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Carnivore Restaurant
- Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage
- Nairobi Railway Museum
- Nairobi Safari Walk & Animal Orphanage
- August 7th Memorial Park
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
- Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family