Activities in Nairobi National Park

Activities in Nairobi National Park : Nairobi National Park is park that was established in 1946 about 7km (4.3mi) south of Nairobi in Kenya. The park has an area of 45 square miles (117 square km). The park is roughly bounded by Magadi Road to the west, Langata Barracks and south C to the north, Mombasa Road on its eastern perimeter, Mbagathi River along its southern flank.  Nairobi National Park is electric fenced on the three sides, the park’s northern, eastern and western boundaries, whereas the open southern boundary allows migrating wildlife to move between the park and the adjacent Kitengela plains. Herbivores gather in the park during the dry season. The park is the only protected part of the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem, making up less than 10% of this ecosystem. The park has a diverse range of habitats and species.

Nairobi National Park consists of the open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play the host to a wide variety of wildlife in the park like the leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, buffalos, giraffes and diverse of bird species which are over 500 species, at the same time acts as the spotting area to view the various wildlife in the park. Despite the fact that the park is relatively small, it holds a large and varied wildlife population, and is one of the Kenya’s most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries.

Activities in Nairobi National Park.

Bird watching.

Nairobi national Park has over 520 species in the park, of which the 20 are seasonal European migrants which makes the park a top choice for a day birding tour in Kenya, also the park is well known as one of the top birding destinations in Africa as well as the world. The various bird species in the park includes the African Crowned Eagle and Kori Bustard, Secretary bird, African skimmer, Grey crowned Crane, Bateleur, Augur Buzzard,   Martial Eagle, Fox Kestrel, African Fish Eagle and many more. During your visit in Nairobi National Park, on a normal birding day more than 100 bird species may be seen or recorded in a day’s birding tour.

 Bird watching in the park is enjoyed throughout the year, a full day of birding is recommended in Nairobi National Park which requires a 4×4 vehicle to be able to cover all the terrains where special and interesting birds may be lurking. The bird species in the park can be spotted in the different habitats of the park like the savannah grasslands, open woodland, bushed thickets.

Recommended things to carry for Nairobi National Park Day Birdwatching includes the Binoculars, Camera, Cap/Hat, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Snacks, Fun altitude and many others.

Game viewing.

Nairobi National Park has a various wildlife in the park, majorly the black and white rhinoceros, the park has over 100 mammal species, the four of the big five mammals (lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino) may be encountered in the park, other animal species in the park includes the eland, impala, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, olive baboon, hippopotamus, serval cat, vervet monkey, and many more. Nairobi National Park has many various habitats represented ranging from savannah grasslands, open woodland, scrub, bushed thickets and dry wetland forest others include the rocky gorges, wetlands, rivers and streams.

 Visit the Nairobi National Park and explore the grassy plains and acacia bush in an open-roof van, and you will unobstructed views for taking photos of the monkeys, lions, leopards, buffalos and more on the 4 hour early morning safari drive, with a roundtrip transportation to the park as you identify various animal species while spotting them in the open grasslands in the park. Nairobi National Park is one of the few parks where visitors can be certain of seeing a black rhinoceros in its natural habitat during the game viewing, Activities in Nairobi National Park.

 Visiting ivory burning site monument.

A historic location where 12 tonnes of ivory were burnt by the former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi in 1989. Most of it was intercepted before entering the market, stored then burnt to show Kenya’s commitment to the conservation of elephants, and zero tolerance to ivory trade. It was used again a few more times with the last being in 2016 to burn 105 tonnes of ivory, 1.35 tonnes of rhino horn, exotic animal skin along with other products such as sandalwood and medicinal bark.

Today in Nairobi National Park, the site bears a monument, ashes of the ivory, as well as a lawn with benches and toilets, that serves as a picnic site. The site’s location provides a mazing views of the vast plains to the east.

Walking trails hippo pools and view point.

Walking trails hippo pools in the Nairobi National Park is a short self-guided nature trail in the park that starts from a picnic area following the Athi river banks, the route is patrolled by Kenya Wildlife Services ranges, and is one of few areas in the park where hiking is allowed without one.

Picnicking.

Picnicking in Nairobi National park is where the guests can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, here the guests enjoy with their packed lunch, and the picnicking in the park is especially enjoyed in Kingfisher and Mokoyeti picnic sites.

Safari Walk.

The safari walk is a landscape zoo and environment experience at the entrance gate to the Nairobi National park, her you can walk through the forest or take the boardwalk over the river, as you can be able to view a good mix of wild animals like the lion, leopard and rhino and other animal species, during the safari walk children are also allowed.

Nairobi National Park offers excellent game viewing, over 500 species of bird species the park offers bird watching, the park is approximately seven kilometers South Kenya’s capital city thus best for the tour, in that the park is sometimes called Kifaru Ark meaning the Rhinoceros sanctuary, it is one of the Kenya’s most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries and it is one of only a few parks where the visitors can be certain a seeing a black rhinoceros in its natural habitat.