Kenya
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park is a truly unique wildlife haven, famous for being the only national park in the world located within a city.
Introducing: Nairobi National Park
Located just south of the city, Nairobi National Park is Kenya’s first game reserve and the only protected area in the world that sits so close to a nation’s capital. Visitors to the vast wildlife park are likely to spot black rhinos, lions, giraffe, and zebra, as well as some 400 bird species. This iconic park is the only national park within the limits of a capital city. It is home to a diverse array of wildlife including lions, leopards, buffalos, zebra, antelopes, giraffe and over 400 species of birds. Once inside the park, it really does feel like you have left the city behind. Sunset over the Ngong Hills and vast vistas stretching down over acacia-dotted plains are evocative of the spirit of Africa.
Experience the Nairobi National Park
Gazetted in 1946, the Nairobi National Park is Kenya's first established national park. Located approximately seven kilometres south Kenya's capital city, the park is home to over 400 species of birds, as well as wildlife such as zebra, leopard, lion, giraffes, cheetah and many more.
Nairobi national park is a unique ecosystem. The savannah ecosystem comprises of different vegetation types. Open grass plains with scattered acacia bush are predominant. The western side has a highland dry forest and a permanent river with a riverine forest. To the south are the Athi-Kapiti Plains and Kitengela migration corridor which are important wildlife dispersal areas during the rainy season. Man-made dams within the park have added a further habitat, favourable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biome.
The vast grass plain park has a perfect view of the Nairobi’s skyline, has scattered acacia trees and is home to numerous animals including the endangered black rhinos, lions, giraffes, leopards, buffaloes and a large range of bird species. There are no elephants at the park but you can interact with the calves at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Maasai Giraffe at the Nairobi National Park 
Rhinos at the Nairobi National Park Locate the Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park Wildlife
Almost everyone traveling to Africa sits in hope of seeing the predator species. Nairobi National Park does not disappoint with predators including lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena. Other large mammal species include buffalo, black rhino, baboon, eland, gazelle, hartebeest, hippopotamus, impala, giraffe, wildebeest, and waterbuck. One of the missing species that most people hope to see is elephant.
The most populous species are found among the ungulates. Impala, wildebeest, Hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, Grant's Gazelle, and Eland. It is fair to expect to see each of these species during a visit. The abundance of ungulates also makes the predator species happy knowing that their hunt is very easy.
Nairobi National Park Birdlife
There is an abundance of bird species with the vulture and ostrich being two of the larger or more intriguing species. The ostrich is commonly seen along the plains. Other large species include Crowned Crane, Kori Bustard, Ground Hornbill, Egyptian Goose, and the Black-necked Heron. There are several songbirds which serve as a complementary experience for the birdwatchers.
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