The only national park on earth bordering a capital city. A 20-minute drive from your hotel and you're photographing rhinos with the Nairobi skyline behind them.
- Half-day safari without leaving the city
- Black rhino population — one of Kenya's densest
- David Sheldrick elephant orphanage nearby
- Perfect first or last day of a longer trip
Best time to visit
Year-round. Mornings are best for big cats and cooler weather.
Getting there
20 minutes from central Nairobi. We collect you from your hotel.
What you'll see
Wildlife you can reasonably expect on a typical Nairobi National Park game drive.
- Black rhino (over 100 individuals)
- Lion and leopard
- Buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest
- Over 400 bird species
- No elephants — the park is unfenced on one side, which would conflict with the city
Experiences here
Half-day safari
Early morning game drive, back to your hotel for lunch.
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Visit the famous orphan elephants at their 11am public feeding.
Giraffe Centre
Feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised platform.
FAQ
Nairobi National Park — common questions
- Worth it if I'm going to the Mara?
- Yes — it's a perfect first morning to shake off the flight, or a final morning before departure.
- Can I really see rhino?
- Sightings are very reliable — Nairobi NP has one of Kenya's strongest rhino populations.
Plan your Nairobi National Park safari
Tell us your dates and we'll send back a handcrafted itinerary, usually within 24 hours.
