City: Nairobi
Top Things to do in Nairobi
Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Nairobi, Kenya
Known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi is an energetic, modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. Music clubs pulse with life, shops and markets bustle, and a mélange of restaurants will tempt your palate in this former Maasai watering hole. Top sights include the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and the black rhinos of Nairobi National Park. The compact city center is safe to walk in and taxis make other areas accessible.
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1. Mount Suswa Conservancy
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Conservancy is entirely run by the Masai community that lives inside Mt Suswa. This means that all camping fees go towards preserving, not just the park, but the lifestyle of those who live in it.
Reviewed By 445reubenk
Hey there Reuben arrange for my trip went camping with friend highly recommend His number 0719254971
2. Keru Safaris & Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Keru Safaris & Tours is your choice for incredible Days tours & Excursions in Kenya. Best things to do in & around Nairobi city. Wildlife adventures, culture & traditions, cuisine and much more. Visit Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Bomas of Kenya, Lake Nakuru & more. Explore premier safari destinations with our experts - Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo
3. Nairobi National Park
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4.5 based on 3,321 reviews
Noble black rhinos are the highlight of this amazing park, Kenya’s first national park and a local treasure.
Reviewed By nualap2014
As you travel through Nairobi National Park's 45 square miles, you'll find it hard to believe that you are in a modern city. The city's skyline in the distance, is the only reminder. The park is teeming with wildlife, all protected by aircraft overhead and discreet armed guards. You can expect to see lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes and many others animals and birds, roaming in the grassy plains under the occasional acacia tree. If you don't have time for a full scale safari, when you visit Kenya you'll be glad you visited Nairobi National Park.
4. Giraffe Centre
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4.5 based on 5,125 reviews
It is a place that seeks to secure our environment. Our main work is to carry out environment conserving initiatives. The care for giraffes that are endangered is one of the conservation activities that we do.
Reviewed By travelwithshreya - Phitsanulok, Thailand
Giraffe center is the best sanctuary for the rare Rothschild giraffe. Giraffe Center is a breeding, research, and conservation center where you can learn about Rothschild giraffes and get the opportunity to feed giraffes.
5. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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4.5 based on 6,533 reviews
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) Elephant Nursery in Nairobi National Park provides a safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued by the DSWT. The Nursery provides the first stage in the hand-rearing and development of milk dependent baby elephants. Once they graduate from the Nursery, aged 2-3 years, the elephants move to one of the DSWT's Reintegration Centres in Tsavo East National Park, from where they will ultimately return to the wild.
Reviewed By marianne333607 - New Jersey, United States
What a wonderful elephant orphanage,also home to an 11 year old blind rhino!!Hearing the narrator talk about each elephant's history and seeing them romp and play was a memorable experience.What a joy!!!!!!
6. Karura Forest
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4.5 based on 1,032 reviews
The Karura Forest Reserve is an urban upland forest on the outskirts of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This remarkable geographical location and natural resource is one of the largest gazetted forests in the world fully within a city limits. It covers an area of about 1,000 ha (2,500 ac) and today is a shining example of how country-based corporate social responsibility and individual philanthropy can serve to secure and protect a country's natural resources. The forest offers eco-friendly opportunities for Kenyans and visitors to enjoy a leafy green respite from the hustle and bustle of the city to walk, to jog, or simply to sit quietly and experience the serenity of nature in all its diversity.
Reviewed By lauramtorino - Turin, Italy
Beautiful forest, quiet and peaceful, with well marked trails, small lakes, a nice waterfall. Ideal to spend time far from the hustle and bustle of the city
7. Silole Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
There's nothing like a quick, authentic getaway if you are in the City of Nairobi for a short time! Silole Sanctuary, accessible through the Masai Gate of Nairobi National Park, or down the Magadi Road to Masai Lodge is a must. Here you can walk with the impala & warthogs on the plains which abut Nairobi National Park or you can explore several kilometers of ecologically rich habitat along the Kiserian & Empakasi Gorges (beware of buffalo!) Rolf's Place & Masai Lodge are available for meals, whilst accommodation is offered at Silole Villa & Silole Cottage. Kitengela Glass is great for shopping across the Kiserian suspension bridge on foot! Perfect as a break from the city. Karibuni!
8. Samburu National Reserve
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By Jayshah210
This reserve is dort of unique beung located in a semi arid region and less visited than other parks in Kenya. For this very reason I find Samburu a most refreshing location away from the rush of Masai Mara and other places in Kenya. Scenic and blessed with adequate numbers of wildlife, Samburu is a wonderful destination.
9. David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
I visited David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, that is a non-profit trust, in January 2020. It was a unique and unforgettable experience At 11 am, the 17 orphan baby elephants come with their keepers around a muddy waterhole. Baby elephants are aged from 1-month to 3 years old. Firstly, we can see keepers feeding baby elephants with milk bottles. Second, we see baby elephants taking a muddy bath and playing together. It is clear that all baby elephants have very close relationship with their keepers and that they trust them, taking them for their mother. Interestingly, the keepers talk about each elephant baby story (age, where they were found, what happened to their mother…) and about their personality and behavior, allowing us to learn a lot of things about elephants. The aims of objective of David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are also to release these orphan baby elephants in the wildlife, i.e.: in East Tsavo National Park, when they will be older 4-years old. They will be followed up in the wildness by the rangers, until they have joined a herd of wild elephants. At 5pm in the afternoon, , because I have had the opportunity to adopt 2 baby elephants: Kiasa and Ziwadi (50 euros per adoption), I was allowed to visit David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, when baby elephants came back to the stockades (you have to do a reservation). It was again a wonderful experience!!! You can talk with the keepers to learn more about baby elephants. Altogether, the work of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is huge for elephant survival in the wildlife. When you’ll come in Nairobi, I highly recommend to visit the centre and to support them in continuing their fantastic work.
10. Nairobi Mamba Village
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3.5 based on 460 reviews
East Africa’s largest crocodile farm.
Reviewed By rizwanmawji - Nairobi, Kenya
Took the family and we had a great Sunday here! Lots to do horse riding, camel riding, bouncing castles, boating and we came on time for feeding time. It was breath taking watching the crocs grab their share of meal!
