Nairobi National Park, Kenya

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Rank : 8.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : -1.373229, 36.854250 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Almost all the classic savannah animals, except elephants (but there is an orphanage inside the park to see the little ones). Abundant giraffes, ostriches (never seen so many) zebras, gazelles, baboons. There are also several black rhinos (easy to find). In the various ponds there are several hippos, crocodiles. In addition, there is a huge abundance of birds, crowned cranes, several eagles and birds of prey, sacred ibis, and many other birds. I recommend ing a book for recognition. There are lions, but they are not very easy to find. I was able to photograph a lioness well, while a male lion was very far away and unfortunately it is not possible to abandon the beaten roads. The view is not the best with nairobi skyscrapers in the background, but some like the contrast (I don't). The park, however, although it is the smallest of the Kenyoti parks is still very large (in short, do not expect a safari zoo, it is a real park and the animals are free). There are also leopards (very few) and Cheetahs. But it's really hard to see them.

Recommended equipment : Machine with good AF and burst, zoom at least up to 400mm with any extenders. If you're interested in birds, bring something longer as a focal, like 600. Let's say the classic 150-600 zooms are great. In the early morning the light is not much, if you have an f/2.8 it is recommended. As in all safaris I recommend 2 car bodies.

Best months : All year round. Felines tend to go out more in the morning and evening. In winter it is cold to bring a sweatshirt or windbreaker.

How to get there : 15-20 minutes from Nairobi. From the international airport it is very close. If you happen to be in Nairobi and have half a day I highly recommend it.

Visits : There are several gates you can also go with a car for rent. There is an entrance to pay of about 35 euros (check however) and it is open from 6 am to 6 pm. It is forbidden to use drones, it is forbidden to abandon the beaten path, it is forbidden to get out of the car as it is a park with animals at large. Don't be fooled that you see the houses.

Notes : Don't expect the Masai Mara or serengeti. It's a park south of Nairobi, and it's the oldest park in Kenya and the closest to the city. Despite this there are wild corners and the animals are there in abundance. It's not worth taking a trip just to this park, but if one is in the area (for whatever reason) I recommend it.

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