On the outskirt of the city is Nairobi National Park, offering open grass plains with the backdrop of the sky scrapers of the central business district.
Despite the close proximity of the city, it still hosts a remarkable variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lion, leopard, Cheetah, hyena, buffalo, giraffe, a diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. There are also a number of other excellent attractions nearby, including the giraffe center, David sheldrick’s wildlife trust and much more.