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Kenya · Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park,Lions With A Skyline

A wild park on the edge of a capital city, and a great way to start or finish a safari.

Overview

Wildlife Next To The Skyline

Nairobi National Park sits right beside the city, so you can watch lions in the morning and be back for a late lunch. It is a conservation success story, with black rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, hyenas and more than 400 bird species.

The skyline rising above the grassland makes for photographs you will not get anywhere else.

The city also has some of Kenya’s most loved wildlife experiences, including the Giraffe Centre and the elephant orphanage run by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

What To Do

Things To Do In Nairobi

Two giraffes sharing breakfast through a window
Giraffe EncountersMeet Rothschild’s giraffes up close.
Orphaned elephant calf being bottle-fed
Elephant OrphansWatch rescued elephant calves at feeding time.
Lioness on the park signpost
Big CatsLions and leopards a short drive from the city.
Zebras and impalas at a waterhole
Plains GameZebras, buffalo and antelope against the skyline.
Safari game drive vehicle
Short DrivesA morning drive that fits around a flight.
Timing Is Everything

When To Go To Nairobi National Park

The park is open all year, and the dry months make animals easier to find.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Best Game ViewingDry seasons, animals gather at water

Green SeasonFewer visitors, lush scenery, good value

Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.

Where To Stay

Stays With Nairobi Character

The right place shapes your whole trip. Here are the three styles we recommend most.

A Day In Nairobi

How A Perfect Day Unfolds

Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.

06:00

Dawn Start

Coffee, cool air and the best light of the day.

06:30

Morning Game Drive

Wildlife is most active in the first hours.

09:30

Bush Breakfast

A hot meal in the open, with a view.

11:30

Rest Or Roam

Pool, nap, walk or a visit nearby.

13:00

Long Lunch

Fresh food, shade and a good story.

16:00

Afternoon Drive

Softer light and busy animals.

18:30

Sundowner

A cold drink and a wide sky.

20:00

Dinner By Firelight

Lanterns, fire and a sky full of stars.

Sample Itineraries

Itineraries Through Nairobi National Park

Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.

Good Questions

Nairobi National Park, Answered

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