In the shadows of Nairobi, the City under the Sun is Nairobi National Park-globally, the sole National Park in a city. In 1946, Nairobi National Park was founded as the only National Park at the time.
Nairobi National Park is separated from the Nairobi Metropolitan area by an electric fence. It is only seven kilometers from the city’s Central Business District. The park’s primary vegetation is grassland savannah, making it an ideal location for game drives with fantastic views of wild animals, including the Big Four: Cape buffalo, leopards, lions, and rhinos.
Due to its limited space—around 117 square kilometers—and scarce woodland forest, the park does not host elephants. However, Nairobi National Park is renowned for having the best rhino sanctuary in the country.
The climate is typically hot from January to March and from July to October, with rainy months in between.
The park lies at an altitude of 1,533–1,760 meters above sea level. Its coordinates are 1.3616° S, 36.8452° E.
There are three main access points to the park: the Main Gate at KWS Headquarters, East Gate, and Langata Gate.
Game safaris start right at the park’s gates. Transport is available from the airport or your place of residence. Safari packages typically include transportation, park entry fees, and guide services.
There are various safari variations to choose from, including private group safaris, couple safaris, and family safaris.
There are several high-end hotels around the park for comfortable accommodation. Popular choices include:
You can choose based on your budget and preferences.
Nairobi National Park can be visited year-round, but the dry season (January–March and June–November) offers the best game viewing experience.
Morning and evening game drives are highly recommended, as animals tend to rest in shaded areas during the afternoon heat.
Nearby attractions you can visit include:
The park is open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The park hosts the Big Four: lions, leopards, rhinos, and Cape buffalo. Additionally, over 80 other mammal species can be seen, including zebras, wildebeests, elands, and giraffes.
Bird lovers can enjoy spotting up to 450 bird species, including migratory birds from North Africa and Europe, especially around April.
Predatory birds such as secretary birds, vultures, owls, and eagles also inhabit the park. Catching them in action while preying is a rare and thrilling sight.
The park features over 500 unique species of trees and bushes. These offer food and shelter for the animals and make excellent backdrops for photography.
Aberdare National Park is part of the broader Aberdare range and was established in 1950. In size, it covers 766 square kilometers and lies on an altitude between 2000 Meters and 4000 Meters.
Amboseli- the dusty place. The renowned Amboseli National Park was established in the year 1974. It is one of the top tier parks in the country managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service. It covers around 400 square kilometers and is on an altitude of approximately 1150 meters above sea level.
Along The Great Rift Valley, on the Eastern side, is Lake Naivasha. The name roughly translates into ‘The place of rough waters’ from the Maasai language. Lake Naivasha is found along The Great Rift Valley and specifically in Nakuru County.
In 1960 Lake Nakuru National Park was established as a bird sanctuary because of the millions of flamingoes since the Lake is the primary source of food. After a few years, the park boundaries were extended and transformed into a National Park covering 188 square kilometers. The park now boasts of its rich wildlife, the high number of rhino, and more famous flamingoes.
Meru National Park is found in Maua, East of Meru County, on the leeward side of Mount Kenya. The park is mainly covered by woodland and Savannah. It is home to the famously adopted Elsa the Lioness.
The Ol Pejeta conservancy was formerly a beef ranch owned by Lord Delamere and later sold to Adnan Khashoggi and is currently being run by Fauna and Flora International.
Vast savannas peppered with immense herds of wildlife. Snow-capped equatorial mountains. Traditional peoples who bring soul and color to the earth. Welcome to Kenya.
Tanzania is an Eastern African country that borders Kenya and Uganda to the North. On the south side, it borders Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia.
At the core of Central Africa lies Rwanda. Its capital is Kigali, which is the biggest city in the country and the cleanest in Africa.
Uganda is the country in the heart of Eastern Africa. Uganda is said to be the Pearl of Africa as it hosts a fantastic landscape with spectacular wildlife.
The grand Maasai Mara gets its name loosely translated as 'The Spotted' from the local Maasai language. In the year 1961, it was established as a wildlife sanctuary. It is part of the Serengeti Ecosystem, just South of it.
Samburu Game Reserve covers 165 square kilometers of almost unaltered nature in Samburu county. The establishment started out as a park that changed into a Game Reserve in 1985.
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