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NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK PICNIC SITES

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Nairobi National Park is a perfect getaway for many travelers wishing to experience a bush adventure within Nairobi. The park is located 30minutes out of town along Langata Road. While on tour, it is important to know the various picnic sites that one can visit for a picnic, an event, or just to rest.

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NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK is an ideal day trip venue or green escape from the city. This versatile park offers the following selection of picnic and event sites:

  • Impala observation point: High on a hill just minutes from the main gate, this site offers a stone-built rondavel with panoramic views and a picnic area (with latrines).
  • The ivory burning site: Famous as the place where22 tonnes of ivory were burnt by former President Moi in 1989 to show Kenya’s commitment to the conservation of elephants and our emphasis on zero trade in ivory, the site offers a spacious and convenient venue for picnics and bush functions.
  • Kingfisher picnic site: A green shaded area with picnic tables, ideal for early morning bush breakfasts.
  • Mokoiyet picnic site: An open cliff-top site with shaded tables, latrines, and extensive parking. Close by is LeopardClifff observation point, looking down into the Mbagathi River gorge below.
  • Hippo pools and nature trails: A short self-guided nature trail (Patrolled by KWS rangers) leads out of a shaded picnic area (latrines and running water available) along the Athi River and offers the opportunity of viewing hippo, crocodile, monkey, terrapin, and a large variety of birds.

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