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Caroline
GT
Visited:
October 2023
Reviewed: Dec 11, 2023
Email Caroline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very pricy! Good for seeing Rhinos and lions if you can´t make it out of Nairobi.
Juan
US
Visited:
July 2025
Reviewed: Aug 17, 2025
Email Juan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice park right next to the city. It certainly has less wildlife than the other ones but the location works great for a day safari. The best part is definitely the elephant orphanage.
Mark Brown
GB
Visited:
February 2026
Reviewed: Mar 13, 2026
Email Mark Brown | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
For a very short 4 hour game drive its perfect. Wouldn't want to do more than one drive there it is very small (no elephants). We enjoyed it though
devin
The most convenient safari in Kenya
Just a few minutes from downtown Nairobi, this park offers sightings of lions, black rhino, zebras, giraffes, cape buffalo, wildebeest, hippos, ostrich, and more. The park is small when compared to other destinations in Kenya, so you won't see elephants roaming around (co-located with the park is an elephant orphanage that is highly recommended). Purchase your ticket at the front gate off of Langata Road. When I visited, the non-resident rate was USD 60 per person. There is a minor charge for your vehicle if you self-drive.
Many companies offer guided tours around the park, and this might be your best bet to maximize your chances of seeing lots of animals. I opted to skip the guide and driver and drove myself around the park. It is easy to get around and there are plenty of signs. With Nairobi's skyline to the north of the park visible from
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much of the area, it's easy to keep your bearings. The park is fenced on the north side to keep the animals from roaming into downtown. The roads can be very rough far into the park -- I would highly recommend a high clearance vehicle if you opt to drive yourself, and do so slowly. Make sure you have a good condition spare tire, jack, and tire iron just in case those rough roads result in a flat tire. I was glad I had mine handy.Wildlife density in this park may not be what it is in some other Kenyan parks, but I was satisfied with my morning game drive. I saw two lions right away after entering on the western side of the park. On the day I visited, the eastern part of the park seemed to have more zebra and giraffes than the western part. Wildebeest, cape buffalo, various kinds of deer, impala, eland, and ostrich were plentiful throughout the park. I had a brief sighting of a black rhino before it moved out of sight. Even without a guide, I was happy with my experience and animal sightings.
Bring snacks, plenty of water, and most importantly your camera - you'll need it.
Kenya has a ton of safari opportunities that will beat Nairobi National Park when it comes to wildlife, scenic beauty, and bush vibe. However, the close proximity of this park to Nairobi and the ease of access make it a great option for anyone spending a day or two (or even a few hours) in the city. As a new resident of Nairobi, I see myself returning to this park monthly.