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Nairobi National Park: Traveler Reviews

Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
254 020 602121
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Ranked #4 of 40 attractions in Nairobi
Type: National Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: Noble black rhinos are the highlight of this amazing park, Kenya’s first national park and a local treasure.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Was amazed!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

We had the most amazing day in the park and saw Lions (3 males & 1 female), two types of Rhinos (Black & White), water buffalo, giraffes, zebras, Thompson gazelle, baboons, impalas, Hartebeest (kongoni). We did not have the budget or the time to go on a Safari so I was pleasantly surprised and happy with our experience. Well worth it - especially if you have an experienced guide. Negotiate well for the cost of the van and driver. Do NOT pay hotel prices.

Visited November 2012
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Ulm, Germany
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good guide and many animals sighted”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

We took the Nairobi National Park bus from the center of Nairobi, in front of the Development House on Moi Street going to the park every Sunday at 1.30 PM and were given a excellent game drive lasting more than 2 hours seeing many animals all for the fee of $50.-person for non-residents. The bus returned us to the city center after the game drive.

Visited November 2012
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“African safari”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

Inside the park you can only move by the means of wheels, because Nairobi National Park is a big territory with wildife. We've been lucky to see lions, zebras, rhinos, giraffes, and lots of african birds.

Visited May 2012
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Isiolo, Kenya
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Perfect for a sundowner and for those who don't have time for a longer safari”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

I love going to Nbi Nat park in the afternoon, take a picnic sundowner and enjoy some wildlife and beautiful scenery so close to home. I recommend it to anyone coming to Nairobi for work and wanting to get a taste of the Kenyan parks. There are lions, cheetahs, leopards- very hard to see. There are rhinos, but no elephants. Enjoy!

Visited March 2012
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Prince George
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Thumbs down”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

While I appreciate seeing animals that are not in cages, this park was a bit too zooish or North American zoo "safari" park like for my taste. It is fairly small and seeing the lines of apartment buildings and development along one edge was not appealing to me. Also there was a lot of air traffic around. I did see zebra, buffalo, impala, giraffe , birds, a rhino and wart hogs eating out of the garbage at the gate. If your time is limited and this place is your only chance to get out and see some wildlife, do it. If you have been or are going to go to Masai Maea, my advice is: skip it

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