Safari Activities

Half Day Nairobi National Park Tour

The only national park next to a capital city! High-rise buildings are visible and, from a wilderness point of view, are quite disturbing – although it does create opportunities for unusual pictures.

“Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species. ”

Excursion Overview

Pick up from Nairobi hotels early in the morning for this exciting tour for a tour to visit the Nairobi National park tucked just only 7 km from the bustling Nairobi city and against the backdrop of Nairobi City scrapers on an average 6 hour day tour in search of variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes, bushbuck, hippopotamus and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. We shall also visit other attractions including the Ivory burning site monument and guided walking at the hippo pool trails. The morning Nairobi national park tour starts at 7:00 am and ends at appr. 1:00pm. The afternoon Nairobi national park tour starts at 1:00 pm and ends at appr. 6:00pm.

The Experience

Nairobi National Park has a decent variety of wildlife. Aside from elephants, all of the Big Five are present. There is a good population of both black and white rhino and the latter are often seen grazing on the open plains. Leopards are shy, but lion, cheetah and hyena are regularly spotted. In July and August, a mini migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle crosses into the park from the surrounding areas.

Most of Nairobi National Park consists of open grassland. The city’s high-rise buildings are visible and, from a wilderness point of view, are quite disturbing – although it does create opportunities for unusual pictures. The Athi river track in the south of the park offers views over the scenic waterway, ridge and cliffs. The safari walk at the entrance of the park meanders through a beautiful patch of indigenous forest.