Nairobi National Park Excursions

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

This is an unforgettable day tour adventure that takes you deep into the Nairobi National Park. You will immerse yourself in the wildlife wonders of the park and with thriving wildlife round every turn, you will experience exclusive and intimate interactions with lions, giraffes, buffalo’s, zebras and if lucky, you might see some of the few remaining rhinos. The park has something special to offer both newcomers as well as older ‘safari hands’. There is a remarkable experiences that define a Nairobi national park, may it be the ivory burn site or being 10 km from the capital city of Kenya.

​BEEN THERE, DONE THAT! – A pre-safari tour designed for our valued guests visiting Kenya capital city Nairobi but on a busy schedule or guests who have arrived some days earlier before the start of their real bush safari adventure and would like to spend same time exploring  wildlife viewing in their natural habitats with skyscrapers in the background. It’s a four to half a day adventure which you need not to miss out if you happen to be in Nairobi. You will be picked from city hotel/airport at 8:00 am and proceed to Nairobi National Park, a unique ecosystem that is the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi’s city center. The 12, 000-hectare park (117 square kilometers) parks includes many different habitats -the western side has a highland dry forest and a permanent river with a river line forest.

​The park landscape consists of different habitats such as plains, forests, steep gorges, lush vegetation as well as the Athi River which is a natural southern boundary of the park. The park is home to the one of the world’s densest concentration of black rhinoceros and several mammals’ which include:  zebras, giraffe, cape buffalo’s, water-bucks, elands, warthogs, impalas, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest etc as well as more  than 500 different species of permanent and migratory birds have been spotted in the park.

​Some of the most spectacular scenery in the park you wouldn’t like to miss out if weather permits includes: The Ivory Memorial Burning Site: In 1989 former President Daniel Arap Moi set fire on 12 tons of Ivory stock worth Kshs 60 million in a bid to eliminate the mass slaughter of Africa’s elephants and rhinos. In April 30th 2016 President Kenya made history in burning an estimated 105 tonnes of elephant tusks and 1.5 tonnes of Rhino horns confiscated from smugglers and poachers

Hippo Pool – You can take a walk along the Athi River in search of the hippopotamus and crocodiles in addition to many velvet monkeys which huge around that area. Baboon Clip/Escarpment – located at the south border of the park, has some huts and it’s the best place for picnic meals if you had taken picnic lunch with you. Narogoman dam – it’s the first attraction in the park; the dam attracts several animals and birds especially during the dry season. Mokoyeti picnic site – it’s an open cliff top with toilets and good picnic site as well. Later you will be transferred back to your city hotel for lunch.

Discover the abundance of wildlife on the doorsteps of Nairobi on a full-day exploration of Nairobi National Park. See its rhino sanctuary, more than 80 species of mammals, and a prolific bird population.

Drive through the park, accompanied by your proficient guide, as you track the big game. Don’t miss the opportunity to spot lions and identify birds from a hugely diverse population.

Nairobi National Park is the closest park to the capital and one of Kenya’s most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries. Your guide takes you on a comprehensive tour of the park’s fauna and flora, explaining the different species that call it home as well as the many migratory herbivores that visit during the dry season.

Nairobi National park was Kenya’s first national park and it was established in 1946. It has  a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city centre. There are  man-made dams within the park which have added a further habitat, favorable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biomes.

Major wildlife attractions are Black rhino which is an endangered wildlife species, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, among others and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded.

Other attractions include the Ivory burning site Monument, Baboon escarpment, Leopard cliff, Impala observation site, Nairobi Safari Walk, the Orphanage and the walking trails at hippo pools.

HIGHLIGHTS

⦁ •    Opportunity to spot more than 80 species of mammals

•    Rhino sanctuary & prolific bird population

•    Identifying large game species across the area

•    Views of Nairobi’s skyscrapers from the park

•    In-depth & comprehensive tour with an expert guide

INCLUSIONS

⦁ •    Guided tour of Nairobi National Park

•    Admission fees

•    Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Nairobi hotel

•    Live commentary is provided in English

KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

⦁ •    At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

•    Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.

PRODUCT DETAILS

A full day game drive safari that price may go down depending on the number of participants on the safari, the type of vehicle-safari land cruiser, tour van or safari mini-bus and the safari lodge chosen or if you chose to join a group.

Departs: Daily Minimum 1 person

Price will include:

-Transfers from your Nairobi hotel to the game park and bark

-All government levies

-All park entry fees

-Accommodation and meals [full board basis]

Price will exclude: Drinks and personal effects

Other Info: Children between 3-11yrs pay 50% of adult price

CANCELLATION POLICY

You can cancel free of charge until 5 days before your reservation starts. After that time, no cancellations, changes or refunds will be made.

LOCATION

Nairobi National Park, Nairobi

•    PRICE PER TRAVELLER – BEST PRICE GURANTEED

•    150$ Each for a minimum of 02 clients

•    135$ Each for a minimum of 03 clients

Nairobi National park was Kenya’s first national park and it was established in 1946. It has  a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city centre.There are  man-made dams within the park which have added a further habitat, favorable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biome.

Major wildlife attractions are Black rhino which is an endangered wildlife species, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, among others and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded.

Other attractions include the Ivory burning site Monument, Baboon escarpment, Leopard cliff, Impala observation site, Nairobi Safari Walk, the Orphanage and the walking trails at hippo pools.

Nairobi City The Capital of Kenya 

Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya and it occupies an area of 696 km2 with an estimated population of 3million people. It composed of all the 42 tribes of Kenya and the major tribes being luo, Luhya, kikuyu, Akamba and kalenjin.  The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare which means a place of “cold water,” it was also the Maasai name for the Nairobi River, which in turn lent its name to the city. However, it is popularly known as the “Green City in the Sun” and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs.

Nairobi is the only city in the entire world that has a National park very close to it and it is a city within a city.

To enjoy the city and its wonderful sceneries, take the advantage to walk in the bustling capital city of Kenya, Nairobi