Nairobi National Park

Privately – Owned Hotels/Lodges in the Park:

• Ololo Safari Lodge
• Emakoko Lodge
• Villa Rosa Kempinski
• JW Marriot
• The Nairobi Serena Hotel
• Ole Sereni
• Eka Hotel

Nairobi National Park was gazetted as Kenya’s first national park in 1946, making it the oldest in the country and East Africa.

At its inception, wildlife roamed freely close to what is now Nairobi’s city center, with lions once heard near railway stations.

The Park measures 117 square kilometers and is home to over 100 animal species with the four of the big five apart from the elephants and more than 400 birds. It has served as a sanctuary for endangered species, particularly the black rhinos which faced severe poaching threats in 20th century, and has been central to Kenya’s conservation efforts for decades. There are three lion’s pride in the park namely: Kingfisher, Athi and Mokoyet.

The Park played a pivotal role in Kenya’s broader conservation movement, influencing the establishment of other parks and reserves.

• By Road: Located along Lang’ata Road about 8km from the Nairobi Central Business District and easily accessible from Nyayo National Stadium through to Lang’ata Road slightly past the Langata Army Barracks.
• By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport

• Clean drinking water.
• Also important are;

Also important are;

• Camera
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen,
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses

Your safety matters. Please review our essential guidelines to help ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for you and for the wildlife.

1. You are in the wildlife’s home. Please respect their privacy and right of way.

2. National parks are plastic-free. Single-use plastic is prohibited.

3. General road rules apply. Car hooting or driving under the influence of alcohol are strictly prohibited.

4. Adhere to park entry and exit times. Gates open at 6:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM, unless you are spending overnight.

5. Move slowly and quietly. Animals can react dangerously if startled.

6. Noise distracts wildlife. Use mobile phones and sound devices sparingly and only in designated areas.

7. Remain in your vehicle unless in designated areas. Keep doors closed at all times.

8. Observe the maximum speed limit of 40 km/h (25 mph). Speeding attracts penalties.

9. Stay on established roads and trails. Off-road driving is strictly prohibited.

10. View wildlife from a minimum distance of 20 meters.

11. Feeding wildlife is prohibited, as it disrupts their diet and leads to human dependency.

12. Carry out all trash to help keep the park clean.

13. Do not leave campfires unattended while camping.

14. Visitors enter the park at their own risk and Terms and conditions apply.

Hotline: 0758854363

Toll Free: 0800 597 000

Email: customerservice@kws.go.ke

WhatsApp: +254 (0) 726 610509