Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi National Park

The world's only wildlife capital, a full game reserve minutes from the city skyline.

Distance from Nairobi
~10 km · 20–30 min from Nairobi CBD
Park size
117 km²
Best time to visit
Year-round · Jun–Oct for best viewing
Famous for
Wildlife with city skyline · Rhino sanctuary

About Nairobi

A short drive from Nairobi's central business district, Nairobi National Park offers the surreal experience of watching lions, giraffes and rhino roam with the city's skyscrapers visible on the horizon.

It is an ideal option for travelers with limited time, or as a first or last-day safari before or after a longer Kenya itinerary.

Wildlife you'll see

The residents

Lion Black rhino Buffalo Giraffe Zebra Hyena 400+ bird species
Top experiences

Things to do here

Half-Day Game Drive

Perfect stopover safari for arrival or departure day, lion and rhino minutes from the airport.

Giraffe Centre

Feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes from an eye-level viewing deck.

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Meet rescued orphan elephants during the one-hour public visit.

Skyline Photography

Capture rhino and lion with Nairobi's skyscrapers on the horizon.

Sample Itinerary Highlight

A taste of Nairobi

Day 1
City Safari Morning

Sunrise pickup from your hotel, half-day game drive, breakfast in the park and a Giraffe Centre stop on the way back.

Day 2
Add-On Extensions

Combine with Sheldrick, Karen Blixen Museum or use as an arrival-day taster before flying to the Mara or Amboseli.

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