Nairobi National Park: Game Drives with City Skyline Views

Nairobi National Park is one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife anomalies — a full game reserve within sight of the city skyline, where lions, rhinos, giraffes and buffalo roam against a backdrop of Nairobi's glass towers. At just 117km², it punches far above its size.

What to See

• Black Rhino — Nairobi NP is one of Kenya's most reliable places to spot critically endangered black rhino. Over 50 individuals in the park.
• Lions — resident prides often spotted in the open grassland areas near the main roads
• Giraffe — Masai and Rothschild's giraffe, often seen near the forest zones
• Hippo Pools — a reliable stop on any game drive; 50+ hippos at Athi Dam

Practical Info

Entry: $60 USD for non-residents (KWS app or gate). Open 6am-7pm daily. Self-drive is permitted on all main tracks — rent a suitable vehicle in Nairobi. Best light for photography: 6-9am and 4-7pm. The main Langata Gate is 7km from the CBD.

Guided Safaris

Half-day guided game drives from Nairobi city hotels typically cost $80-120 USD including transport and guide. Nairobi Safari Club and multiple Westlands-based operators offer morning departures at 6am.