Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is the only wildlife park in the world located within a capital city. Just a short drive from downtown Nairobi, this unique reserve offers visitors the chance to see lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more with the city skyline rising in the background. The open grass plains and scattered acacia bush create a surprisingly wild setting right on the edge of urban life.

It’s a favorite for travelers on tight schedules or those beginning or ending their safari in Nairobi. The park also houses an important rhino sanctuary and a range of bird species, making it ideal for a half- or full-day safari. Nairobi National Park proves you don’t have to go far to experience East Africa’s wildlife.

• It’s the world’s only national park within a capital city.
• Established in 1946, it was Kenya’s first national park.
• The park has its own population of wild black rhinos.
• City skyscrapers are visible from many parts of the park.
• Over 400 bird species have been recorded here.

• Half-Day Game Drives – Perfect for quick wildlife viewing without leaving the city.
• Visit the Ivory Burning Site – A symbolic conservation landmark inside the park.
• Birdwatching – Spot storks, eagles, and wetland species in the park’s river areas.
• Photography – Capture wildlife against Nairobi’s skyline for a one-of-a-kind shot.
• Stop at the Nairobi Animal Orphanage – Located at the park’s main entrance.

• Region: Nairobi County
• Distance: ~20 minutes from Nairobi city center
• Nearest Gate: Main Gate (Lang’ata Road)
• Access: Easily reached by car or taxi from anywhere in Nairobi

• Black rhinos
• Lions
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Ostriches