Nairobi National Park Kenya | East Africa Parks

Nicknamed as the 'city in the sun', Nairobi is the only city in the world which neighbours a natural game protection area, with more than 100 species of mammals. It was opened in December 1946 and covers an area of 117 Sq.Kms.

It is only 7 Kilometers from the city centre, at altitude of 5,000 Ft. The Park borders South Kapiti Plains and Kitengela plains famous as the traditional migration route.

The Park accommodates a wide range of wild game. It is a seasonal park but most of the game like Kenya's indigenous Black Rhino, live in the protection of the Park year round. Herds of plains zebra, wildebeest and eland enter the park during the great migration in July and August to enjoy the rich grazing until the next rains come.

The park is a great starting point for birding safaris with more than 400 species recorded and its proximity to the city makes it ideal for short birding or family excursions.

Nairobi National Park Kenya was Kenya's first National Park and it was here that the historical burning of ivory by President Moi in 1989 took place in order to show commitment to wildlife protection and retain the Kenya safari fame world wide. 10 tons of ivory worth Kshs. 60.million was torched to mark the end of tolerance of destruction of the Kenya heritage through poaching.

This was a historical turning point for Kenya in the fight to eliminate mass-slaughter of elephants and rhinos.

It is in this park that nature surprises continues to show ;a cheetah successfully giving births to seven cubs and taking care of then successfully. In June-July the big herds of wildlife start pouring in but the black rhino spends the year within the protection of the Park.

Though their is no accommodation in the Park, Nairobi has great hotels and a few hours in the park is not to be missed during a stay in Nairobi or to have incorporated in your Kenya safaris program.

A none-profit making organization founded by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville in 1979. Also known as The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya, it was established to save the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, which had lost its habitat in Western Kenya to agriculture and only 130 were left in the wild. It is the home of the movie “The last Giraffe”.

Today, through efforts and finances generated from tourism and individual help, the population has grown to 500.

The center provides environmental education to the Kenyan youth and hosts up to a bout 50,000 school children a year. The center also supports other conservation projects all over Kenya and it is here that eco-tourism is at its deepest meaning.

Nairobi National Park Kenya is located within the outskirts of Nairobi and is very convenient to also do short walking trips into the indigenous forest, a remnant of the natural forests that once surrounded Nairobi.

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