Beyond the towering skyscrapers and the deafening music of the most popular Nairobi means of commute - matatus or mathrees as they are locally known, lies a haven of peace and tranquility. About 10Km drive out of Nairobi Central Business District is Nairobi National Park, the world’s only wildlife capital that plays host to a wide variety of wildlife, birdlife and the best scenic views from the park and beyond. The park is a popular outing space for families, couples and organized groups.
By Road: Distance: 10km South of Nairobi City Center
By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airports
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK |
Citizen |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Adults KSH |
Child KSH |
Adult KSH |
Child KSH |
Adult USD |
Child
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| 430 | 215 |
1030 |
515 |
43 |
22 |
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MODE OF PAYMENT: MPesa. Visa Card. Direct deposits to KWS bank accounts. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Security/Guided tour per guide:
• Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours
• Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours
Hire of VIP Van:
• Ksh. 7,500 – Up to 3 hours
Vehicle Charges Per Day
These range from Ksh. 300 to Ksh. 5,000 depending on vehicle seat capacity normally from less than 6 seats to 45 seats and above.
Wildlife
Animals include buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, baboon, zebra, wildebeest and cheetah---100 mammal species.
400 migratory and endemic bird species.
Picnic Facilities
For corporate events, bush dinners, weddings, picnics, team building sessions, video and film production
Mokoyiet,
King Fisher
historic ivory burning site
Impala
Park Size
117 sq. Km
Climate
January-March is hot and dry, April-June is hot and wet, and July-October is very warm and wet.
When to go
All year round
What to take with you
Drinking water, picnic items.
Whether visiting for a day trip or otherwise, visitors are advised to carry with them the following; personal effects and clean drinking water. Also important are; Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellant and sunglasses.
A great game viewing experience awaits wildlife lovers against the city backdrop. Common animal species include – Giraffe, leopard, zebra, buffalo, antelope, lion, black and white rhino. The park is a thriving rhino sanctuary and is one of Kenya’s most successful rhino sanctuaries.
The park’s exceptional birdlife records a remarkable over 400 species whose numbers tend to swell up between March and May when a host of European migrants make the park their home.
Picnic and event sites that include Impala observation point, Ivory burning site, Kingfisher picnic site, the club house and Mokoyiet picnic site offer perfect grounds for weddings, bush dinners, team building, corporate events and picnic outings.
Endless activity options that visitors can indulge in include: Scenic and game viewing, picnicking, bird watching, team building, hire of VIP tour van
NB: For more information on hire of VIP tour van services and contact the park warden.
While there are no KWS bandas and guest houses nor campsites in Nairobi National Park, visitors can put up in the privately run accommodation options located just at the border of the park. These include;
• Ololo Safari Lodge
• Nairobi Tented Camp
• Emakoko Lodge
A wide array of accommodation is also available in Nairobi city and its environs.
Phone: 020)2618763/(020)2379407
Email: nnp@kws.go.ke
