1 Day Nairobi National Park Tour
Nairobi National Park is an incredible ecosystem and a safari destination as it is the only national park in the world located close to a capital city, Nairobi National Park is situated in Nairobi City the capital of Uganda just 7 kilometers from the City Centre.
Nairobi National Park is a stunning Kenya safari destination for a half–day tour or full-day safari from Kenya’s capital Nairobi, this attractive national park is one of the best places on earth where you can be on a safari with skyscrapers as the backdrop. Nairobi National Park is also an amazing layover escape or add-on to your existing Kenya safari.
Historically, Nairobi National Park was the first-ever national park to be located in Kenya in 1946. The park has a gorgeous and unspoiled wildlife haven with the sight of the city’s skyline, there is a lot of wildlife including rhinos, buffaloes, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, lions, antelopes, gazelles seen roaming in the open plains. Nairobi National Park’s open places comprise a section of highland forest as well as stretches of broken bush country, deep, rocky valleys, and gorges with scrub and long grass.
Nairobi national park is also a birder’s (Ornithologist) paradise with over 300 bird species including the Secretary bird, crowned cranes, vultures, and peckers among others.
Nairobi National Park, the oldest national park in Kenya is known for its Black Rhinos Sanctuary and though it borders a city, it is home to lions, leopards, and hyenas among other animals.
Nairobi National Park being near to Nairobi city makes it a very accessible Kenya wildlife destination for visitors who wish to experience a safari in a day or half of a day, the park is situated around the Embakasi River. The park hosts a huge concentrated population of Ostriches and is also a good place to see 4 of the Big Five and experience the wildebeest migration.
Nairobi National Park history.
Nairobi National Park was established as a national park in 1946 thus allowing visitors to encounter pure African safari in the footsteps of a major Urban Center, in comparison to other Kenya national parks, Nairobi National Park is tiny. The park shows how Kenya was in its natural state when the city of Nairobi was just being established over 100 years ago.
Nairobi National Park covers an area of 117 square kilometers and consists of typical, original Kenya landscape such as plains, forests, steep gorges, and lush vegetation along the banks of the Embakasi River.
The park has a high altitude, savannah landscapes with acacia trees dotting the open plains, the park is located just outside Nairobi – the capital of Kenya, and its boundary adjoins the industrial area of the City. Nairobi National Park has a conservation program for black rhinos and other animals such as lions and leopards. Because the park is situated close to a major city, conflicts between humans and animals arise, and other problems include continuing development and air pollution from the nearby industrial area.
Nairobi National Park is best known for its significant black rhino sanctuary and it is the best place to see these endangered animals in their native environment, there are no elephants in Nairobi National however there are 4 of the Big Five “lions, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos”. Other wildlife species found in Nairobi National Park include Nile Crocodiles and hippos along the Embakasi River, giraffes, elands, zebras, and wildebeests among others.
Nairobi National Park a stunning wildlife destination in Kenya attracts over 150,000 visitors visiting the park every year to the native wildlife.
Safari Highlights 1 Day Nairobi National Park.
See lions, rhinos, and buffaloes in the Nairobi national park.
Visit the Nairobi Animal Orphanage.
Detailed Itinerary for 1 Day Nairobi National Park Tour.
Morning Option.
0700hrs: Pick up from location/locations to be briefed.
0745hrs: Arrive at the Nairobi National Park for the game drive/park Formalities.
0745hrs – 1100hrs: After the game, drive and spend some time at the Safari Walk.
1200hrs: City Sightseeing Tours Driver /Tour guide staff will then drop you off at a location of your choice within the city or Optional Lunch.
Afternoon Option.
1400hrs: Pick up from location/locations to be advised.
1445hrs: Arrive at the Nairobi National Park for the game drive/park Formalities.
1445hrs – 1700hrs: After the game, drive and spend some time at the Safari Walk.
1800hrs: City Sightseeing Tours Driver /Tour guide staff will then drop you off at a location of your choice.
What to see and what to do at Nairobi National Park.
The endangered black rhinoceros protected in the rhino sanctuary found in the park
Other attractions to see in Nairobi National Park include lions, cape buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, and zebras. In Nairobi National Park there is also a breeding for rhinos.
Walking trails.
5 picnic sites.
Birding watching.
Turtles and Tortoises can also be seen.
Nairobi National Park is open for game viewing, bush dinner film production, and weddings.
Cost Includes.
Game Drives
Services literate English driver/guide.
National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
Recommended Mineral Water while on safari.
Excludes.
Visas and related costs.
Personal Taxes.
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, and other items of a personal nature.
International flights.
Optional activities.