Nairobi National Park Tours and Tickets

The best way to visit Nairobi National Park is on a tour. While you can drive yourself around the park in your own 4WD vehicle, you’re better off hiring someone who knows their way around so that you can focus on viewing and photographing the animals.

Yes, it’s definitely worth going to Nairobi National Park. A visit to the park gives you a great way to see African wildlife without having to stray far from the city center. Plus, it’s hard to deny the thrill of seeing wild animals against a backdrop of urban buildings.

Yes, you need a car for Nairobi National Park, but it doesn’t have to be your own. Tours into the park generally include pickup from Nairobi hotels and private residences, so that you won’t need to arrange your own transportation to the park gates, making a day visit super easy.

Yes, there are lions in Nairobi National Park, but you may not see any during your visit. The best time to spot them is during the dry seasons, which are January and February and June through October. During these times, there’s less tall grass for the lions to hide in.

Yes, there are hippos in Nairobi National Park and they're usually easy to spot if you know where to look. You can find them hanging out in and around the park's aptly named hippo pool. (Hippopotamuses need to spend a lot of time in water to keep their skin hydrated.)

Yes, there are crocodiles in Nairobi National Park. The Nile crocodile (crocodylus niloticus) lives in the park's waters. These massive creatures measure around 16 feet (4.9 meters) and weigh around 500 pounds (227 kilograms). They’re also dangerous, so it’s crucial to always stay in your vehicle while inside the park.