Nairobi National Park

Beyond the towering skyscrapers and the deafening music from the most popular Nairobi’s 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: Located along Lang’ata Road about 8km from the Nairobi Central Business District and easily accessible from Nyayo National Stadium through to Lang’ata Road slightly past the Langata Army Barracks.

By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK

Citizen

Resident

Non-Resident

Adults

KSH

Child

KSH

Adult

KSH

Child

KSH

Adult

USD

Child

430

215

430

215

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,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

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, hippo, and crocodile. 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. The three options of taking up a game drive are; Self-drive, hire of VIP tour vans, Bus Shuttles (over Easter and Christmas holidays).

NB: For more information on hire of VIP tour van services 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;