Rangers restaurant is not IN Nairobi National park, but right next to the gift shop right of the main gate - can´t be missed especially on the days when massai dancers hang around in wait of tourists. The whole place is set out in a bit of a safari theme and when you sit on the verandah, the sounds of the bush will be around you. some of the tables at the back of the verandah even overlook a small waterhole, and while the neighboring park area is rather densely forested you can see some antelope if you are lucky. Plus, the local baboons are never far from the main gate. Many kenyan families like to come for a sunday brunch, but it is also a good place to have dinner and wait until the traffic has died down after a visit to the park
Favorite Dish: carnivores will take to the nyama choma, but they also have good salads and a very nice kachumbari
Written Jan 20, 2011
Address: Langata Road
of course it is best to have your own transport through the park as this means you can go whereever you want and stop as often and as long as you like. there are a number of organised trips, but for those who have to keep a close look at their budget (and the entry prices for tourists hiked up again since Jsan 2011!) there is, at least on weekends, the chance to hop on a bus organised by Kenya Wildlife service. It usually picks up visitors during midday in the city center (I guess you can also join at the park gate) and will offer you a more "local" experience - most of the passengers are unmotorized Kenyans, maybe some school class etc. Given that there are usually quite a number of kids aboard they stop at one of the picknick sites so everyone can stretch their legs as well
Written Jan 6, 2011
Website: http://www.kws.go.ke
Most people driving through Nairobi national park will probably not drive too fast - the speed limit is 30 km/h - because they do not want to overlook wildlife and possibly speed past a dozing lion. nonetheless, some cannot resist the temptation to try to hit the gas pedal on the bumpy tracks. While I have never seen park rangers playing traffic cops or setting up radar traps, keep in mind the animals have the right of way (and they don´t look out for approaching cars when crossing)
Written Oct 18, 2010
The Nairobi National Park is worthwhile to see and there are lots of animals that you will enjoy watching. Although it is rather difficult to see the nocturnal wildlife during day time. Close to the entrance to the Park there is a safari walk.Don't take that tour.Many cages are empty.Maintenance of the park is very poor and they charge you quite a bit if you are not a resident.
Updated Mar 3, 2010
Favorite thing: Driving across Nairobi national park, a mood of tranquility in the wild will rather often than not be interrupted by roaring engine noise from above. The park is located next to Wilson airport, one of the busiest air hubs in Africa as the vast number of safari flights start from here. You will therefore see planes , still gaining height over the savannah and the animal herds grazing there. If you are in the area close to Jomo Kenyatta international airport, you can even watch the start or descent of the big machines there
Written Feb 18, 2010
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