Nairobi National Park Nairobi, Kenya ☎ +254 800 597 000 Last Updated: 12/09/2024 | |
Nairobi National Park is a unique wildlife sanctuary located just 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) south of Nairobi's central business district, making it the only national park in the world bordering a capital city. The park was established in 1946, making it Kenya's first national park. It is approximately 117 square kilometers (45 square miles). | |
- The park features a mix of open grass plains with scattered acacia bush, wetlands, and riverine forests. It offers a stunning contrast between wildlife and the city's skyline in the background. - Nairobi National Park hosts a wide variety of wildlife, including: Lions, leopards, and cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, elands and hartebeests. It is also a renowned sanctuary for black rhinos, a critically endangered species. Over 400 bird species have been recorded, making it a great destination for bird enthusiasts. |
Nairobi Place » City Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census, while the metropolitan area has a projected population in 2022 of 10.8 million, it is one of the largest cities in Africa and is the economic and cultural center of Kenya. The city is commonly referred to as The Green City in the Sun. 68 views 💖 1Kenya |