- Where the Nairobi skyline meets the African wilderness - one of earth's most extraordinary juxtapositions.
Nairobi National Park is one of the most remarkable wild spaces on the planet a fully protected national park of 117 square kilometres lying just seven kilometres from the heart of one of Africa's largest cities. Here, against the improbable backdrop of Nairobi's gleaming towers, lions hunt, black rhinos graze and herds of buffalo move in their ancient, unhurried way. The park is also one of Kenya's most important rhino sanctuaries, protecting a significant population of the critically endangered black rhinoceros. Vard Africa offers exclusive private game drive experiences in the park conducted in customised, open-sided 4x4 vehicles with expert Vard naturalist guides who bring the park's extraordinary biodiversity to life with the depth and intimacy that only a private experience can provide.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Private sunrise or sundowner game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with dedicated Vard naturalist guides.
- Encounters with lion, leopard, black rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo, and an extraordinary diversity of birdlife.
- The iconic 'city-meets-wild' photographic opportunity - wildlife framed against the Nairobi skyline.
- Private bush breakfast or sundowner picnic arranged by Vard Africa within the park.
- Expert commentary on the park's ecology, conservation history, and the remarkable co-existence of wildlife and urban development.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
No other city in the world offers this experience. The Nairobi National Park is unique and its uniqueness never diminishes. W hether you are a first - time safari guest or a seasoned wildlife enthusiast who has travelled the world's greatest parks, the sight of a lion silhouetted against the Nairobi CBD at sunrise remains one of the most arresting images in all of travel.
PRACTICAL TIPS - ACCESSIBILITY & SUITABILITY
The park is open year-round. Sunrise drives (departing approximately from 6:00 AM) offer the best game sighting opportunities and the park's most magical light. Sundowner drives (departing approximately 4:00 PM) are equally spectacular. Suitable for all guests, including families with children and elderly guests. The park is approximately 7 km from the city centre a 15-minute drive in off-peak traffic.
WHY IT'S A VARD ESSENTIAL
For guests whose Kenya itinerary includes the Masai Mara, Amboseli, or Laikipia, a morning in Nairobi National Park serves as a thrilling and remarkably productive safari preview. For guests on short stopovers, it is the most extraordinary urban wildlife experience in the world.
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Vard note: VARD INSIDER NOTE: Vard Africa can arrange for a private batch roast of single-origin estate beans, personally selected by your group during the cupping session, to be vacuum-sealed and sent to your home address after your departure a delicious, long-lasting souvenir of your Kenyan journey. DID YOU KNOW? Kenyan coffee is graded on a scale of AA, AB, PB, C, E, TT, and T with AA beans representing the largest, densest, and most prized grade. A single kilogram of top-grade Kenyan AA can fetch over USD 50 at international auction, making it one of the most valuable coffees in the world.
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