Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi national park is located very close to Nairobi, Nicknamed as the 'city in the sun', Nairobi is only city in the world which neighbours a natural game protection area, with more than 100 species of mammals. It was opened in December 1946 and covers an area of 117 Sq.Kms. It is only 7 Kilometres from the city centre, at altitude of 5,000 Ft. The Park borders South Kapiti Plains and Kitengela plains famous as the traditional migration route. The Park accommodates a wide range of wild game. It is a seasonal park but most of the game like Kenya's indigenous Black Rhino, live in the protection of the Park year round. Herds of plains zebra, wildebeest and eland enter the park during the great migration in July and August to enjoy the rich grazing until the next rains come.

Nairobi national park Kenya is a great starting point for Kenya safaris. The park with more than 400 birds species recorded and its proximity to the city makes it ideal for short birding or family excursions.

It was Kenya's first national park and it was here that the historical burning of ivory by the Kenyan President in 1989 took place in order to show commitment to wildlife protection and retain the fame world wide. 10 tons of ivory worth Kshs. 60.million was torched to mark the end of tolerance of destruction of the Kenya heritage through poaching. This was a historical turning point for Kenya in the fight to eliminate the slaughter of elephants and rhinos.

It is in this park that nature surprises continues to show a cheetah successfully giving births to seven cubs and taking care of them successfully. In June-July the big herds of wildlife start pouring into Nairobi park but the black rhino spends the year within the protection of the Park. Though their is no accommodation in the Park, Nairobi national park safaris is well worth the effort. Nairobi city has great hotels and a few hours in the park is not to be missed.

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