While the best suggestion that I can offer you is to go for the early morning safari that starts at 6’O clock, which one needs to book it in advance. We didn’t do the bookings beforehand, hence we had to go for the 11 AM game drive, which apparently isn’t a good time to spot the animals (as the sun gets to the center and the heat waves become intolerable, most animals tend to hide behind the bushes). Our AirBnB host wasn’t quite happy with the fact that we were going for this particular one, and she warned us that we might return back without spotting much!
But, nothing of that sort happened! In fact, we were so incredibly blessed that we spotted even the rarest ones – like the black rhinos and the secretary bird! Our guide, Haroun, was an expert and he would trace the animals from a distance. His knowledge about the flora & fauna of the region mesmerized me, and we were super happy when he showed us a pack of lions – the Kingfisher pack – as they have been named!
It was a sight to behold!
Never before did I imagine that we’ll get to spot a pack of lions with the skyscrapers in the backdrop! As uncanny as it might sound, that’s the beauty of Nairobi National Park – “The World’s only Wildlife Capital” – or, to put it differently, the only capital city in the world where a national park with carnivores can be found within the city’s borders!
Known to be the oldest national park in East Africa, NNP is the home to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and a diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. We opted for 3 hours game drive and time passed by the wink of an eye, as we traversed through the dusty trails in search of the animals.
[Here’s a complete photo album, compiling the best captures from Nairobi National Park.]
Hiya,
Great post! I’d love to know how you got connected with your guide for the NNP. Willing to share? I’m going in May. Thanks!
Hey, Thanks a lot 🙂 Actually, we met Haroun at the ticket counter in NNP. You can try inquiring about him while booking your safari or get in touch with Janet (+254 722 967841).