Just a heartbeat away from the bustling city streets, Nairobi National Park offers a rare and awe-inspiring escape into untamed Africa. This iconic wildlife sanctuary — the only national park within a capital city — lets you witness majestic lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras roaming freely against the striking silhouette of Nairobi’s skyline. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and those short on time, this day trip combines thrilling game drives, up-close wildlife encounters, and powerful stories of conservation at places like the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Safari Walk Educational Centre. Experience the soul of Kenya where urban energy meets savannah spirit.
Embark on an exhilarating game drive across the open grasslands of Nairobi National Park, where 46 square miles of wild savannah come alive with roaming herds, predators, and birds—all within view of Nairobi’s skyline, making this the only urban wildlife park of its kind in the world.
Witness classic African wildlife such as giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, elands, gazelles, and Cape buffaloes grazing freely against a backdrop that seamlessly fuses nature with the pulse of Kenya’s capital city.
Venture deeper in search of Nairobi’s resident black rhinos and elusive lions, especially around the dramatic cliffs of Mbagathi Gorge—offering prime viewing and heart-racing moments on your city-side safari.
Take once-in-a-lifetime photos of zebras or giraffes roaming freely with the gleaming skyscrapers of Nairobi behind them—a surreal visual contrast between untamed nature and modern urban life.
At the southern tip of the park, enjoy a short walk to the Hippo Pools, where you may spot hippos wallowing in the water and aquatic birds dancing across the shallows in perfect harmony.
Step into the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, where compassion meets conservation. Here, sick, injured, or abandoned animals are cared for with love and prepared for reintroduction to the wild.
Stroll along elevated wooden boardwalks at the Safari Walk, an immersive experience that showcases Kenya’s rich biodiversity with informative displays, indigenous flora, and up-close encounters with iconic wildlife.
Just outside the park, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to witness orphaned baby elephants being bottle-fed, splashing in mud baths, and gradually readied for a return to the wild—an inspiring journey of rescue, nurture, and release.