Nairobi National Park

The only national park inside a capital city — lions with a skyline.

Nairobi National Park is a 117 km² wildlife reserve right on the edge of the city. It’s the only place in the world where you can photograph lion, rhino and giraffe against a skyscraper skyline. Black rhino, lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo and over 400 bird species all live here.

Perfect for a half-day or full-day safari without leaving Nairobi.

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Highlights
Wildlife with city skyline
Black rhino sanctuary
Ivory Burning Site monument
Nairobi Tented Camp
Best time to visit

Year-round

Trips in Nairobi National Park

Cycling

Every Saturday — Hell’s Gate Climb, Cycle & Gorge Trek

Jul 18, 2026 Hell's Gate National Park

1 Day

Depart Nairobi (optional shuttle pick-up)

Hiking

Mt. Kenya 4-Day Sirimon–Sirimon Hut Hike

4 Days / 3 Nights Nairobi (hotel pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi (hotel pickup)

Hiking

Mt. Kenya Full-Moon 5-Day Sirimon–Chogoria Traverse

5 Days / 4 Nights Nairobi (hotel pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi

Hiking

Mount Longonot Day Hike & Lake Naivasha Add-on

1 Day (12 hours) Nairobi (central pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi

Safari

Maasai Mara 3-Day Great Migration Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights Nairobi (hotel or airport pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi (hotel or airport pickup)

Rock Climbing

Hell’s Gate Saturday Climb, Cycle & Gorge Adventure

1 Day (08:30–16:30) Hell's Gate National Park (Elsa Gate) Certified guides

1 Day

Hell's Gate National Park (Elsa Gate)