In only minutes from the hubbub of downtown Nairobi you can enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of wild animals in their natural bush habitat. Nairobi National Park in an extensive area of unspoiled and varied countryside ranging from open grassy plains to forested river banks. Situated on the city boundary, the park covers an area of 44 square miles and is home to a wide range of animals including lion, cheetah and buffalo.

On your game drive you are likely to see giraffe and herds of wildebeest, hartebeest and zebra. You may be lucky and spot hippos and crocodiles along the banks of the Athi River. Nairobi National Park is also one of the best places to see rhino in Kenya.

At the main entrance to the park is the Animal Orphanage which cares for semi-tame, orphaned and wounded animals.