Reviews: Safari in Nairobi National Park
Below are independent comments from 13 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
EvaR
California
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
1 Oct 2024
"We did not see many of the big 5 here but, as we already had seen them all at Ol Pejeta, this was more of a bonus game drive.
We did see ostriches and a serval cat, neither of which had been at our camp.
The number of jeeps and minivans there made us glad we had spent the majority of our time at a small conservancy." Read more about this whole safari
We did see ostriches and a serval cat, neither of which had been at our camp.
The number of jeeps and minivans there made us glad we had spent the majority of our time at a small conservancy." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs Q
Birmingham
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
Based at The Norfolk Hotel on 22 Sep 2024
"This was a real surprise, so much wildlife, so close to the city. I wouldn't do it at the end of a proper safari, as it doesn't compare, but it was a great "taster"."
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Overall
Excellent
Nicola
London, UK
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
13 Aug 2024
"The novelty here is that the park is right in the middle of the capital - definitely an unicum.
It's definitely worth braving the early wake-up call and starting early: in our experience we mostly saw animals only at the very beginning (i.e. 6.30am or so).
Very lucky at the beginning - we saw a couple lions from up close and a family of rhinos just snoozing off - it tapered off later on, although we were still lucky to see a giraffe and a rhino crossing the road just next to us. Plus a variety of birds and ostriches.
In short: if you're in Africa to do safaris in proper natural reserves, this won't impress you. But it's a good "soft intro" to safaris while being effectively in town." Read more about this whole safari
It's definitely worth braving the early wake-up call and starting early: in our experience we mostly saw animals only at the very beginning (i.e. 6.30am or so).
Very lucky at the beginning - we saw a couple lions from up close and a family of rhinos just snoozing off - it tapered off later on, although we were still lucky to see a giraffe and a rhino crossing the road just next to us. Plus a variety of birds and ostriches.
In short: if you're in Africa to do safaris in proper natural reserves, this won't impress you. But it's a good "soft intro" to safaris while being effectively in town." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Good
Mr L & Mrs O
PA, USA
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
Based at Tamarind Tree Hotel on 9 May 2024
"Good start to our trip, saw both white and black rhinos.
A morning game drive gave us a chance to rest before starting our main trip." Read more about this whole safari
A morning game drive gave us a chance to rest before starting our main trip." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Good
Tom & Lisa
Plymouth
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
Based at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport on 15 Jan 2024
"We enjoyed the game drives in the park, but it was more limited than our other experiences in Laikipia and Masai Mara.
Our one lion encounter was with a somewhat underfed group of three males.
We did manage to see a genet and a bush baby, which was fun, and we had a nice sundowner on the edge of a small lake with hippos and crocs." Read more about this whole safari
Our one lion encounter was with a somewhat underfed group of three males.
We did manage to see a genet and a bush baby, which was fun, and we had a nice sundowner on the edge of a small lake with hippos and crocs." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Average
Ms Susan
USA
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
Based at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport on 15 Jan 2024
"Since this is my first safari, starting in Nairobi National Park is perfect--enough animals to give me a sense of what was to come and yet not overwhelming.
I felt like learning the baseline here was very helpful for the more intense locations we went to next." Read more about this whole safari
I felt like learning the baseline here was very helpful for the more intense locations we went to next." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
G & K
LA
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
Based at House of Waine on 30 Aug 2023
"We chose Nairobi's Park for our first game drive after we arrived in Kenya, just to get a taste of some wildlife before setting out on safari in the bush. It exceeded our expectations!
In spite of the proviso that wildlife sightings would be slim unless we started at 6am, we decided on a late start (9am) due to jet lag. Lucky for us, this was not the case! We had close-up encounters with lions, rhinos, zebras, gazelles, impalas, etc, etc, and at least 50 ostrich!
We had a wonderful Southern Cross guide, Alan, who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and conservation in general. This was a great way to start our adventures in Kenya!" Read more about this whole safari
In spite of the proviso that wildlife sightings would be slim unless we started at 6am, we decided on a late start (9am) due to jet lag. Lucky for us, this was not the case! We had close-up encounters with lions, rhinos, zebras, gazelles, impalas, etc, etc, and at least 50 ostrich!
We had a wonderful Southern Cross guide, Alan, who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and conservation in general. This was a great way to start our adventures in Kenya!" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms Janice
Virginia
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
Based at Tamarind Tree Hotel on 7 Jul 2023
"Fantastic. weather was drizzly and cool the first few hours there, but made for a different look, and good pics without the sunny glare. park appeared to be in good shape, staff at the gate was efficient and friendly to my guide. definately recommend others to take a drive and see the park."
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Overall
Excellent
Lynda
Nomad
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
22 Jan 2023
"Unbelievable to find this in a large capital city!"
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Overall
Excellent
Mr. & Mrs. C
USA
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
Based at Karen Gables on 4 Jan 2023
"Such an amazing way to start one’s day…by visiting the Nairobi National Park, which is a treasure to the world. It doesn't get any better then this.
The pure convenience of a wild life park within the city limits is truly amazing. This was a great introduction of what was to come with safaris.
Our guide was terrific and we saw many animals." Read more about this whole safari
The pure convenience of a wild life park within the city limits is truly amazing. This was a great introduction of what was to come with safaris.
Our guide was terrific and we saw many animals." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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