• Authentic & Wild African Safaris
  • Home
  • Configure
Wavelane African Safaris |   Nairobi National Park
CALL US: +254 718 472 829
  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Kenya
      • Aberdare
      • Amboseli
      • Chyulu Hills
      • Diani
      • Lake Nakuru
      • Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
      • Maasai Mara
      • Meru
      • Mount Kenya
      • Nairobi National Park
      • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
      • Solio Game Reserve/Ranch
      • Samburu
      • Tsavo East
      • Tsavo West
    • Tanzania
      • Gombe National Park
      • Katavi National Park
      • Lake Eyasi
      • Lake Manyara
      • Lake Natron
      • Mikumi National Park
      • Mount Kilimanjaro
      • Mahale Mountains
      • Ngorongoro
      • Nyerere National Park
      • Ruaha
      • Sadaan National Park
      • Serengeti
      • Tarangire
      • Zanzibar Island
    • Uganda
      • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
      • Kibale N.Park
      • Kidepo Valley N.Park
      • Lake Mburo
      • Mgahinga Gorilla N.Park
      • Murchison Falls
      • Queen Elizabeth N.Park
      • Semuliki National Park
    • Rwanda
      • Akagera National Park
      • Gishwati Mukura N.Park
      • Nyungwe Forest
      • Volcanoes National Park
  • Tour Packages
    • Adventure Safaris
    • Bush Expeditions
    • Classic Tours
    • Wildlife Safaris
  • Activities
  • Be Inspired
        • About us
        • Our Story
        • Operational Terms
        • Privacy Policy
        • FAQs
        • Travel Tips
        • What is a Safari?
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Locations
  • Nairobi National Park
  • General information
  • Wildlife Experience
  • Birdlife
  • Tours

Nairobi National Park

This exceptional adventure allows you to explore the unique ecosystems of the Nairobi National Park, the only protected area in the world situated just outside the business district of a capital city. On your morning game drive, you might view a wonderful assortment of wildlife, including black rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, hyena and a variety of plains game. Experience the oldest national park in Kenya, a sweeping landscape consisting of marshy wetlands, lush forests, rugged valleys and green grasslands. Offering an abundance of fascinating mammals and beautiful bird species, this magnificent terrain is set against the gleaming high-rises of Nairobi as a backdrop.

Drive through the lush riverine forest and delight in cheeky monkeys swinging through leafy branches and colourful birds letting out a variety of fascinating calls. The Athi River forms the natural southern boundary of Nairobi National Park and adds to beauty of the lush and tranquil setting. Submerged in pristine river pools, hippos and crocodiles surreptitiously survey the scenery. One of the most beautiful places in the park is at the southwestern boundary, where little streams have furrowed steep valleys lined with lush vegetation. Inquisitive hyraxes, or dassies, play and sun themselves on the warm rocks and you may even come across an elegant klipspringer or mountain reedbuck.

Wildlife Experience

Nairobi National Park has a good variety of wildlife. Apart from elephants, most big safari animals are present. There is a very good chance of seeing rhino. White rhino are easiest to spot as they graze on the open plains, but the park is one of Kenya’s most successful sanctuaries for black rhino, which like to keep hidden in the thickets. Lion, cheetah, Masai giraffe and buffalo are just some of the animals you can encounter on a half-day trip in Nairobi National Park. It is also a good place to see some of the more unusual antelope species including oribi, a grassland special. Coke's hartebeest is quite common and if lucky, a herd of shy eland will come into view. Pairs of little kirk's dik-dik can be spotted as well.

Birdlife

With over 500 bird species recorded, Nairobi National Park probably gives Kenya’s capital the longest bird list of all cities in the world. The park’s substantial area of undisturbed grassland is of great importance for species such as the restricted-range Jackson’s widowbird, which breeds here regularly after good rains. Other grassland birds include ostriches, secretary birds and bustards. Nairobi National Park is a popular birding destination and it’s easy to book a full or half day guided birding trip at short notice. Nairobi National Park offers good bird watching throughout the year, but the best time is from November to April when the migrants from Europe and north Africa are present. Many species are nesting at this time as it coincides with breeding season. The spectacular Jackson’s widowbird displays from March to May. Although good for birding, April tends to be very wet and is a less productive time for general wildlife viewing.

Popular

10 Days Elewana Experience

Kenya
From $
Book now
Popular

10 Days Epic Africa

Kenya
From $
Book now

10 Days Wilderness Romance

Kenya
From $
Book now
Popular

11 Days Beyond Wilderness

Kenya
From $
Book now

11 Days Kenya Family Delight Adventure

Kenya
From $
Book now

12 Days Asilia Experience

Kenya & Tanzania
From $
Book now
Popular

12 Days Kenya Majestic Wilderness

Kenya
From $
Book now

12 Days Serena East Africa Voyage

Kenya & Tanzania
From $
Book now

13 Days East Africa Bush and Beach

Kenya & Tanzania
From $
Book now

7 Days Kenya Majestic Detour

Kenya
From $
Book now

7 Days Sarova Experience

Kenya
From $
Book now

7 Days Serena Experience

Kenya
From $
Book now

7 Days Sopa Experience

Kenya
From $
Book now
Featured

8 Days Bare Bush Experience

Kenya
From $
Book now

8 Days Wildlife Trails

Kenya
From $
Book now

9 Days Saruni Experience

Kenya
From $
Book now
Popular

9 Days Ultimate Wildlife Roadtrip

Kenya
From $
Book now

Full Day Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park
From $
Book now

Half Day Nairobi City Tour

Nairobi
From $
Book now

Karen Blixen, Kazuri Beads & Giraffe Center

Karen Blixen
From $
Book now

Kiambethu Tea Farm Visit

Limuru
From $
Book now
Featured

Nairobi National Park, David Shedrick & Giraffe Center

Nairobi
From $
Book now

The Carnivore Restaurant Experience

The Carnivore
From $
Book now
  • Deal of the day

    Featured

    11 Days Kenya Magical Adventure

    Kenya
    From $
    Book now
  • Featured deals

    • The Carnivore Restaurant Experience

      From $
    • Featured

      Nairobi National Park, David Shedrick & Giraffe Center

      From $
    • Kiambethu Tea Farm Visit

      From $
    • Karen Blixen, Kazuri Beads & Giraffe Center

      From $
    • Half Day Nairobi City Tour

      From $
  • Need help booking?

    Call us on +254 718 472 829 for individual, tailored advice for your perfect stay or send us a message with your tour booking query.

    +254 718 472 829


  • Explore our latest tours

    7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari

    Kenya

    9 Days Tanzania Odyssey

    Tanzania

    7 Days Sarova Experience

    Kenya

    7 Days Sopa Experience

    Kenya
  • beach_access

    Best rates

    Affordable adventures for your dream destinations.
    favorite

    Passionate service

    Dedicated to providing exceptional travel experiences.
    local_activity

    Secure booking

    Easy and safe reservations for peace of mind.
    flight

    No hidden fees

    Transparent pricing with absolutely no surprises.
  • Client Reviews

    EXCELLENT
    Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
    Based on 2 reviews
    Google
    Posted on Google Google
    kreativez kreata profile picture
    kreativez kreata
    Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
    Great customer service! Thank you for the amazing experience.
    Posted on Google Google
    Jérôme GAUTIER profile picture
    Jérôme GAUTIER
    Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
    Notre safari en Tanzanie a été parfaitement organisé par Margaret. Notre voyage était fantastique et inoubliable , tout était parfait, un grand merci à Margaret pour l'organisation ?
    
    
  • Contact Us
    Description of Image

    place Kimathi House, Kimathi Street

    call +254 718 472 829

    email info@wavelanesafaris.com


    Follow Us
  • Activities
    • Adventure Safaris
    • Bush Expeditions
    • Classic Tours
    • Wildlife Safaris
  • Useful links
    • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Travel Tips
    • F.A.Q.s
    • Operating Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    • What is A Safari
    • Blog
  • Subscribe for updates
    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading

© 2025 Wavelane African Safaris

  • Privacy policy
  • Terms and conditions
x

Log in

Forgot your password?

x

Register