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Things to Know Before Visiting Nairobi National Park
05/13/2022
Are you planning a fun outing with your friends or family? Nairobi national park is the perfect place to spend the day while engaging in the wild side of nature. It is home to many animals and birds of diverse species. It is the only closest national park to a city in the world. The park is at a 7km distance from Nairobi city.
If you are planning a trip to Kenya, then the Nairobi national park should be on your list. It is among the main tourist attractions in the country. You can book a complete package of Nairobi national park day trips to spend the day exploring the park with a guide. The park is famous for the wildebeests and Zebra migrations in July and August, the ivory burning site monument, the Nairobi safari walk, and the animal orphanage.
Here are some things that you can look forward to on your next visit to Nairobi national park:
It is the oldest park in Kenya
The expansion of Nairobi city in the 20th century lead to increasing conflict between the humans and the animals that inhabited the area. The residents had to walk with weapons around the city to save themselves from animal attacks. The animals like zebra were ruining the crops, vegetable gardens, and flower fields. To tackle all these conflicts, the colonial government set the area of west and south Nairobi as a game reserve. It was later in 1946, that this area was gazetted as Nairobi national park. It is the oldest park in Kenya.
Home to diverse species of birds and animals
The Nairobi national park is home to over 600 species of birds. Among them, around 500 are permanent and migratory species. The visitors can expect to see wild animals like zebra, leopards, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, antelopes, crocodiles, cheetah, gazelles, etc. If you plan to visit the park during the dry season, you will find more animals around.
Home to an Elephant orphanage
The elephant orphanage in Nairobi national park was established in 1977. This orphanage provides shelter and rearing of orphaned baby elephants. This experience will teach you how animals are rehabilitated and provide insights into animal life. The whole trip to the park is an enriching experience that makes you feel more connected to the wild side of nature. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, then you should visit Nairobi national park once in your life. You can also feed the elephants during public visits.
The park has the highest number of black rhinos
The Nairobi national park contains the majority of the population of black rhinos in the country of Kenya. On your day trip to the park, you will certainly spot black rhinos. The park is a rhino sanctuary with 76 indigenous rhinos and 13 white rhinos. Being endangered species, these rhinos are kept in the park to protect them from external threats and poachers.
The Nairobi national park day tour is the perfect way to experience the wilderness in Nairobi, Kenya. The place contains natural and historical importance in the city of Nairobi.
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