Nairobi National Park

National park Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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What to expect

Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946. It is located about 7 km south of Nairobi and is the only protected part of the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem. The park has a diverse range of habitats and species, including rolling grassy plains, riverine woodlands, and dense thickets. It is home to over 400 species of birds and a wide variety of wildlife, including buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, baboon, zebra, wildebeest, and cheetah. The park is also a thriving rhino sanctuary and is one of Kenya's most successful rhino sanctuaries. Visitors can enjoy scenic and game viewing, picnicking, bird watching, and team building. The park has several picnic and event sites, including Impala observation point, Ivory burning site, Kingfisher picnic site, and Mokoyiet picnic site

Plan your family visit to the Nairobi National Park with these blog insights 👇

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NAIROBI WITH KIDS 2024 | A TWO NIGHT STAY

NAIROBI WITH KIDS 2024 | A TWO NIGHT STAY
This family's experience:

Activities: We saw an ostrich, a pride of lions sleeping under a tree and giraffe drinking from a mirror water hole, amongst many other animals

Highlights: The kids were so excited to be in such different surroundings with animals they ordinarily only see in a book ✨

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7 Places to Take Your Visitors in Nairobi

7 Places to Take Your Visitors in Nairobi
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the park and went on a safari, where we saw many animals such as lions, leopards, and rhinos

Highlights: We loved the abundance of animals and the fact that it's located within the city bounds, making it easily accessible ✨