This wildlife reservation on the outskirts of the capital of Kenya is small in size, but large in diversity. With just 117 square kilometres, the Nairobi National Park is home to several different species, many of them threatened by extinction. The Park also stands out because of its location: it borders the urban area, which makes it the only wildlife reservation of its kind to be in such close contact with a big city. In many of the Park’s sites, you will see a landscape populated by wild animals, but with Nairobi’s skyscrapers as a background!
A Sanctuary for Rhinoceros Besides its closeness to the urban areas, the National Park is also known for another reason: this is one of the world’s largest sanctuaries for black rhinoceros, who can find shelter in this area. These impressive animals are joined by lions, gazelles, buffalos, zebras, ostriches, giraffes and many other species native to this part of Africa. The highlight also goes to the Ivory Burning Monument, an historic site where, back in 1989, 12 tonnes of ivory were burned - ivory that had come from animals illegally killed by poachers.
Practical Information The park can be toured in a guided visited by bookings in advance, although this service is not always available. For more information, call +254 20 2423423 or visit the official website. Visitation prices are $50 USD (25 for children).