Amazing wildlife experience right on the edge of the big city
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My wife and I went on a ten-day safari to Kenya and northern Tanzania in September 2019. We visited the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tanagire and Amboseli National Parks. The adventure involved a lot of sitting in safari vehicles, but the trip was amazing overall. Upon returning, I realized that perhaps the smartest thing we did in planning the journey was to start by visiting Nairobi National Park, just outside Nairobi itself. This is a small but amazing preserve in which we saw an impressive variety of wildlife and birds in just a few hours. It was the only place we saw a rhinoceros during the entire trip, and we also saw lions, zebras, impalas, hartebeest, vervet monkeys, baboons, giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, Ostriches, Little bee-eaters, White- bellied bustards, and a huge variety of other birds. There are no elephants in this park, but that is hardly a major issue in light of how many animals do live within the reserve. There was a "hippo pond"
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that comprised perhaps the highlight of the park. There we saw birds galore, including Malechite kingfisher, Sacred ibis, Blacksmith lapwing, Black-winged stilt, and African fish eagle, as well as a large monitor lizard and of course, hippos. The park is relatively small, and our driver gave us what seemed like a complete tour within a couple of hours.
The entrance to the park is a little intimidating, as there are armed guards and, as is typical of Nairobi generally, a high degree of security. Since we were with a professional guide, however, we were able to just hang back and let him take care of the payment, paperwork, and direction. Overall, the Nairobi National Park proved an amazing place to spend an afternoon, and I recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi or beginning a safari in that city.
Mitchell KleinVisited:
July 2014
Reviewed: May 5, 2015
A perfect end to a life changing experience
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My visit to Nairobi National Park came at the end of an 11 day photo safari. The regular tour didn't have this park as one of its stops. I had several hours before leaving Nairobi so I booked a tour. To my surprise, it ended up to be a private tour as no one else signed up.
I found the park to be amazing. My favorite part was when we had a reasonably close encounter with a Black Rhino. That experience took my breath away. All the other animals and birds on this Nairobi National Park tour were very special. I asked my guide if locals visit the park and he said no. He told me most of the visitors were tourists. I was saddened to hear that the locals did not take advantage of such a national treasure.
All together, I found the Nairobi National Park to be very special. It was fascinating that such a park with such beautiful wildlife so close to a large city was available to me any anyone else who wanted to see nature, especially endangered animals before
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they disappear. It is also wonderful for people who travel on business to Nairobi to have such a beautiful place to experience nature in the wild so close that they can take a few hours between meetings to feast their eyes on real nature.
assadVisited:
December 2014
Reviewed: May 5, 2015
A must do while in Nairobi
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Well if you are in Nairobi, then a trip to the Nairobi National PArk must be on the Itinerary. It is preety much the only National park in a city anywhere in the world.
Wild, untouched and well populated, one will always get to see great game from the herbivores, to the big cats and even rhino. Bird lovers will also not go wrong.
An excellent trip for an early morning trip or in the evening. Its easily accessible from the city through the many entrance gates and one can even do it in the standard family car.
Dana
SK
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May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 14, 2025
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| 35-50 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
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It's a number 1 park to visit when you are not in the mood for a long drive or tiring travel to further destinations. You will see all the animals so close it is beyond belief.
Rumbi
KE
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December 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2025
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| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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The serenity is one for the books and the experience so therapeutic
Obadiah
KE
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December 2024
Reviewed: Jan 23, 2025
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| 35-50 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It is full of beautiful animals and has a striking Nairobi city view
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Come to Nairobi. You will see it all. Where beautiful scenes are found.
Ross 18th with his Dad from scotland
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January 2025
Reviewed: Jan 20, 2025
Elephant orphanage a must and giraffe center. You can do a 4 hour game drive in park 1st then do elephant and giraffe. All in price Jan 2025 was £100 each inclusive of park fees ..threw get your guide website
Jake
US
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December 2024
Reviewed: Jan 14, 2025
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Didnt see any flamingos.
Nuri
US
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December 2024
Reviewed: Dec 27, 2024
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Very cool to have a real national park filled with animals in Nairobi! An easy trip to take a break from the city and just enjoy the beauty that Kenya has, all within the city limits! My colleagues who live and work in Kenya take their children here on weekends, so it’s appreciated regardless of if you’re a local or a tourist.
Jacqueline Degernier
GB
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July 2024
Reviewed: Aug 16, 2024