Map of Nairobi National Park : Nairobi national park is a beautiful wildlife safari destination in Kenya found in Nairobi City – the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi national park is a special phenomenon park as it is the only national park in the world to be found with in a city.
What makes Nairobi national park is a special destination is that you get to see endangered species such as the rhinos against a backdrop of downtown skyscrapers or spot giraffes from your window seat as you land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Nairobi national park is worth visiting as a visitor on a layover or if you are going for a Kenya safari to Kenya more famous safari destinations as it offers a wonderful introduction to the country’s wildlife and birdlife.
More important, Nairobi national park offers you an opportunity to get a taste of the wild without leaving the City limits.
Nairobi National Park is one of the most successful rhino sanctuaries in Kenya and is one of the only few places left in the world where visitors are virtually guaranteed a sighting of the critically endangered eastern black rhino.
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Size of Nairobi national park
Nairobi National park has a total area of 45 square miles which makes it one of the smallest national park in Africa, regardless of the small size, the park supports an astonishing variety of wildlife. The park is a home to 4 of the Big Five animals with only elephants missing.
Animals in Nairobi national park include lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, Maasai giraffes, waterbucks, impala, eland, coke’s hartebeests among others.
Location of Nairobi national park
Nairobi national park is located in South-Central Kenya approximately 5 miles from the Nairobi City center.
History of Nairobi national park
Nairobi national park was the first national park to ever be established in Kenya and it was officially opened as a national park in 1946, before its establishment the land was used by the Maasai pastoralists as grazing land and following its establishment, they were evicted from the area.
How to get to Nairobi National Park
Nairobi national park is situated within Nairobi’s City limits and just 6 miles from the city center, you can access the park by a private vehicle, it is possible to hire a six – seater land cruiser with a drive and guide.
You can also hire a land cruiser from the park’s main gate.
The cheapest way to get to Nairobi national park is on the Kenya wildlife Service shuttle safari, this passenger coach runs on weekends and public holidays, it departs from Development House in the city center or from the main gate of the park.
It is also possible to get to the park using public transport, you can hop on the bus – matatus from Nairobi Railway station which will drop you at the main gate. From the Railway station, it is a journey of around 35 minutes, Map of Nairobi National Park
Where to stay in Nairobi National Park
Nairobi national park is conveniently close to the affluent suburbs of Langata and Karen, both of which offer a wide range of accommodation facilities ranging from comfortable guesthouses to 5 star-hotels
- Giraffe Manor – this guesthouse is located on the grounds of the Giraffe center in Langata, the guesthouse has 12 double rooms outfitted in grand colonial style. The Giraffe Manor is in a boutique style with 12 double rooms outfitted in grand colonial style, this hotel is made special by the Rothschild’s giraffes that roam freely around its grounds.
- Palacina Residential Hotel – this is a family – run hotel known for its warm and friendly services, this boutique hotel is located in the Kilimani neighborhood not far from the presidential residence and just 20 minutes by car from the entrance gate of Nairobi national park.
- Emakoko – this hotel is the best option if you wish to have an African bush experience in Nairobi, this lodge is located on the Southern edge of the national park and far away from Nairobi city center.
