Nairobi National Park was established in 1946 about 7 km south of Nairobi. It is fenced on three sides, open southern boundary allows migrating of wildlife to

Nairobi National Park is a diverse ecosystem that consists of open grass plains, acacia woodlands, rocky gorges, riverine forests, and seasonal wetlands. Nairobi National Park was established in 1946 about 7 km south of Nairobi. It is fenced on three sides, open southern boundary allows migrating of wildlife to the park. Nairobi National Park has natural water sources including Athi River and several dams, provide essential lifelines to the park's wildlife. Nairobi National Park was once home to a thriving population of over 30,000 wildebeests but now support just a few hundreds. Iconic species such as the black rhino are found but the habitat loss continues to push the park towards becoming an ecological island.