The Nairobi National Park is about 7 km (4.3 mi) from The Central business district. The Park covers an area of 117.21 km2 (45.26 sq mi) and is small in comparison to most of Africa’s national parks. The park’s altitude ranges between 1,533 and 1,760 m (5,030 and 5,774 ft), it has a dry climate. Nairobi national park is the only protected part of the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem, making up less than 10% of this ecosystem. The Park has a diverse range of habitats and species. There is electric fencing around the park’s northern, eastern, and western boundaries. Its southern boundary is formed by the Mbagathi River. This boundary is not fenced and is open to the Kitengela Conservation Area (located immediately south of the park) and the Athi-Kapiti plains.There is considerable movement of large ungulate species across this boundary.

Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers.