​User Reviews – Nairobi NP

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Ashutosh   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: November 2016 Reviewed: Sep 5, 2017

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Amazing tour in Nairobi National Park with BigFoot
Overall rating
5/5

Amazing tour in Nairobi National Park. The tour its self was incredible, from the national park, seeing lions straight after a hunt, to watching the orphaned elephants play and feed, to feeding giraffes and holding a baby crocodile.

marco   –  
Ethiopia ET
Visited: June 2017 Reviewed: Jun 30, 2017

Email marco  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

everything that rhymes with "safari" 15 minutes from the airport
Overall rating
4/5

I'm sure there are wilder, larger, more authentic safari destinations in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa. Nairobi National Park, though, offered a world of zebras, buffaloes, gazelles, rhinos, ostriches and lions (yes, lions!) all 15 minutes after landing in Nairobi. and seeing the wildlife against the backdrop of Nairobi makes for a beautiful sight.

The Nairobi Tented Camp was the definition of glamping.

Sunday was a bit heavy on visitors, but it did very little to spoil the experience.

HHM   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: Jun 19, 2017

Email HHM  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great park for a quick safari
Overall rating
4/5

If you are in Nairobi and like safaris/wildlife, don't miss the opportunity and visit the Nairobi National Park, even if it is just for few hours.

The wildlife is rich considering how small and how close it is to the Kenyan capital.

During a 1-day visit, we spotted several rhinos, antelopes, a large group of buffalos (probably 100+ buffalos), lions, ostriches, giraffes, impalas, hippos, monkeys, zebras, wildebeests, boars, baboons and kudus. The landscape/vegetation is nice.

The guide told me that the wildlife was a bit more abundant during that particular time of the year because of the start of the Great Migration, which crosses the park. I am not sure how the wildlife is during other times of the year.

Considering the proximity to the city, the park is quite crowded with tourists.

I visited the park with a private guide/compact car.
In general, it was fine because the vegetation in large areas is grass, so you can see spot the animals from distance even in a compact car. A 4x4 or a taller vehicle would allow you to take some dirt roads and see farther, still the experience was great.

You can stay in Nairobi, as the park is really close to the city - from my hotel it was just 40min by car.

Mark.W.E   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2017 Reviewed: May 19, 2017

Email Mark.W.E  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Great national park close to the city. Well worth the time and cost to enjoy nature near the city
Overall rating
4/5

Nairobi National Park is a wonderful place to take a day trip Safari. There is a great deal of wildlife and during our time there we were able to spot everything we were looking for. This is a unique opportunity to explore nature, but not have to go a long distance of your way. The costs are very reasonable and the park staff were excellent. I highly recommend a trip to this national park when you are in Nairobi. It is a great escape from the urban environment.

PeeBee   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: May 17, 2017

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Nice, easy game drive right in the city
Overall rating
4/5

Nairobi National Park provides a great game drive experience, at an affordable price, without leaving Nairobi city. The park is much smaller than other, more famous East African parks, like the Maasai Mara or the Serengeti or even Nakuru National Park. It's big advantage lies in it accessibility.

There are plenty of safari companies that do tours of the park in the standard pop-top vans or Land Rovers. You can also drive into the park yourself, which plenty of people do. The roads are all dirt and can be rough and dusty in some places, but a small SUV can handle most of it without too much trouble. This is how I experienced the park on my one visit, and we didn't feel like we missed anything. If fact, we even beat the professional safari vehicles to a couple of lion sightings.

The density of animal life in the park is fantastic. On one two hour tour we saw lions, giraffe, ostriches, warthogs, baboons and other monkeys, more birds than I could identify, and more. The scenery is beautiful, but you can see the city at the periphery from most places in the park. For some, that will ruin the ambiance, but it's not so hard to block that out and enjoy this park for what it is: a beautiful, wild, and somehow also very accessible and affordable mini-safari destination right at the edge of one of Africa's greatest cities.

rgreen_se   –  
Sweden SE
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: May 8, 2017

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Safari in the city
Overall rating
5/5

We started our first Kenyan safari adventure with a half day in Nairobi National Park. Amazing that it was only a 15 minute drive ffrom our hotel! A lioness greeted us followed by a pair of giraffes. We saw 4 of the big five (only missed the leopard) and many others including black and white rhinos, ostriches, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and too many types of antelopes to remember. Really worth an extra day in Nairobi to see the park, get settled in the Kenyan vibe and start spotting wildlife.

embtvl   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Apr 4, 2017

Email embtvl  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A lot of safari in not a lot of time.
Overall rating
4/5

I have to admit to being surprised at finding such a diverse safari experience in the middle of the city. The animal sightings started off slowly but increased in variety and density as the journey continued. The highlight was spotting an adult Lion sleeping under a tree. Visiting the ivory burn site was particularly moving when you realize how many lives have been lost. I also visited Amboseli and the Masai Mara while in Kenya and the National Park was almost as rich in wildlife but alas, no elephants. It was a day well spent.

russwaterson1   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jul 4, 2016

Email russwaterson1  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of russwaterson1 and not that of SafariBookings.
Convenient location from Nairobi.
Overall rating
3/5

We were able to see most animals pretty easy. the park is very close to the city and is easy to get to, however from a scenery aspect you can see the city from most places. When selecting a guide make sure they have a land cruiser or similar, we had a small van and we got stuck in the mud for almost three hours. We had limited time so the National park worked well. If you go I recommend the Elephant Orphanage it was a nice stop.

birdseyeviewphotos   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2014 Reviewed: Jun 15, 2016

Email birdseyeviewphotos  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Kenya's first national park opened in 1946 with much to see.
Overall rating
4/5

From Kenya's capital city, a wildlife safari is a mere 8 km ( 5 Miles) away at the Nairobi National Park. There are more than 80 mammals and 500 bird species within its boundaries And far more visitors than in the ever popular Masai Mara. With large numbers of residents coming from Nairobi. The park is located to the south of the capital and takes around 15 minutes to drive to the main entrance along the Langata Road, and inside the park's boundaries a good network of roads allows visitors to explore every habitat. Near the entrance is the headquarters of the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. The best time to visit is in the dry seasons when 2 wheel-drive cars are possible - February and March, or August and September. During these periods, migratory herds of zebra and wildebeest enter the park through the Kitengela Corridor adjoining the unfenced southern boundary. The park offers a good introduction to safaris, and visitors can spend an entire day game-viewing and picnicking at the various sites provided. Overnight accommodation at the Masai Lodge situated on the southern boundary.
The parks higher western quarter is clothed in dense forest which is watered by several streams that have been dammed as they enter the broad grassy plains covering most of the park. Wildlife is abundant and from the lookout near the Narogoman Dam it is possible to watch herds of animals moving across the plains. Gazelle,kongoni,buffalo,zebra and Masai giraffe, and the Ngong Hills, of Out of Africa fame, form an impressive background. Buffalo, bush pig and bushbuck are encountered in the dense forests, while impala are found in the open woodland.Over 50 Rhino are protected but wild and I have seen one near the gate on the many times I have been. Lion are found through out the park over 20 have been counted and are frequently seen in the Hyrax Valley where they spend on average 16 of the 24 hours sleeping . Cheetah are common and often seen as are Leopards but only seen late afternoons. Other animals include leopards,baboon,hippo and a dozen antelope species. Unique in its location on the threshold of a major city, the park conserves an unspoilt tract of forest,woodland and grassland Along the southern border, visitors can explore a trail along the banks of the Athi River at the Hippo Pools. The trail and its succulent vegetation is a refreshing getaway from the bustle of nearby Nairobi, but do keep a look out for Hippo and crocodiles in that area. I think one of the highlights of this park is that animals like Zebra are very close And try to include a photo of the city skyline in the background whilst animals graze in the foreground, when using a telephoto lens it enables you to compress the distance making them appear closer..... But do remember these are wild animals you are not in a Western Safari park. Do not take chances.

Wouter's Wildlife Photography   –  
Sweden SE
Visited: May 2016 Reviewed: May 3, 2016

Email Wouter's Wildlife Photography  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Rainy season safari trip
Overall rating
4/5

We visited the park during rainy season and it was very challenging to drive through the park due very wet tracks. On the positive side it was not warm and most animals where pretty active during the day. An other plus is wasn't busy in the park

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