27/11/2021
Established in 1946, Nairobi National Park is famously known for having a variety of animals and birds that reside close to the capital city. The first national park established in Kenya has an area of 45 square miles (117 square km) and lies about 5,000β6,000 feet (1,500β1,800 meters) above sea level. It consists partly of thick woods near the city outskirts, partly of rolling plains and valleys, and partly of a wooded confluence of several rivers. Its vegetation is of the dry transitional savanna type. The Nairobi National Park supports various mammals such as lions, gazelles, black rhinoceroses, giraffes, various species of antelope, and zebras, as well as numerous reptiles and hundreds of species of birds. Despite its proximity to civilization and its relatively small size, Nairobi National Park boasts a large and varied wildlife population.
