NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
This park covers an area of up to 117sqkm. It is the only park in the world located this close to its capital at a distance of approximately 7km2. The park was established in 1946 and was the first to be gazetted in Kenya. Still, despite its proximity to civilization and relative small size for an African national park, Nairobi National Park boasts a large and varied wildlife population. Migrating herbivores gather in the park during the dry season, and it is one of Kenya’s most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries. The park is a rolling wilderness of grasslands, streams, woodland and ravines, where lions hunt, black rhinos browse, white rhinos graze and giraffe do their slow motion cantering.
Best time to visit
December to March and July to October are the high season months for the park and are considered the best time to visit. However, the park has abundant wildlife and is open all-year round.
Highlights
- Dozens of species of plains wildlife, including wildebeest, impala, zebra, hippo, waterbuck, warthog, eland, jackal and hyena (the only major absentee is the elephant) live completely natural lives in Nairobi National Park, only stopped from wandering into the city by a fence along the northern boundary, but free to move out onto the plains to the south across the Mbagathi River.
- Day and night game drives
- Over 400 recorded species of birdlife
- The endangered black rhino, Nairobi safari walk and the animal’s orphanage
Our Favourite Properties
The Giraffe Manor
This boutique hotel is set on a 12 acre privately owned land.Giraffe Manor fascinates everyone who visits because of its resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes who visit in the mornings and evenings, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat. Its elegant interior, verdant green gardens and delightful courtyards add on to your experience. There’s plenty to keep you entertained during your stay. See more.
The Emakoko
This uniquely designed property is situated on the southern border inside Nairobi National Park. This is the ideal location to either start or end your safari. It is home to, and hosted by Emma and Anthony Childs and their small family.Guests at The Emakoko experience an unrivaled flexibility in daily activity choices due to the lodge’s exclusive location.See more.
Ololo Lodge
The lodge is fully owned and run by an Australian farming family. It offers the warmth and comfort of a home with effortless style and personalized service.The lodge hides on the beautiful banks of the Mbagathi River which forms the southern border of the Nairobi National Park. The lodge provides you a serene atmosphere where you enjoy the panoramic landscape and wildlife sightings. The rooms are uniquely designed with attention to historical detail. See more.
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