Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park was established in 1946 and is famous for being the only National Park to be found within a capital city in the whole world. It has a high-altitude savannah landscape with acacia trees dotting across the open grass plains and its boundary adjoins the city's industrial area.
The Park is the oldest of all Kenya's national parks. It is known for its Black Rhino Sanctuary. Its closeness to the city means it is very accessible to Kenyans and tourists alike who want to experience a safari without having to travel and stay overnight elsewhere.
Major wildlife attractions are the black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Hippos and crocodiles can often be spotted along the Embakasi River. There are no elephants in this national park.
Nairobi National Park is located about 7 Km from Nairobi City Center and covers an area of about 117 sq Km.