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Nairobi National
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Nairobi
National Park was established in 1946, and is world famous
for being the only National Park to be found within a capital
city in the whole world. Being a mere 8 miles from the citys
centre, the parks vegetation is primarily savannah and plains
and has areas of highland forest, acacia and riverine environments.
It hosts over 100 animal species such as the rhino, lions,
cheetahs (with an exception of the elephant) and an amazing
500 plus bird species including the helmeted guinea fowl,
francolins, kori, white and black-bellied bustards, quelea
turacos, mousebirds and ostriches among others. The park
also hosts game birds and birds of prey . |
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Fact
File on Nairobi National Park: |
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| Area:
117
sq km Altitude: 1533 to 1760 m [5025 - 5770 ft]. |
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Access
within Nairobi : Road : 15
minute drive from the city centre and airport |
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Location
: The outskirts
of the city towards the South. |
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Animals
: Flamingoes,
pelicans, hippo, rhino, reedbuck, giraffe |
| Vegetation
: Open
savannah and plains with areas of highland forest, acacia
and riverine environments .
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| Birds
: Helmeted
Guinea, ostiches & over 450 other bird species |
| Facilities
: No
camping or accomodation places due to its proximity to the
city, but has six picnic sites |
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Attractions:
The over 400
bird species to be found, game walk. |
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Climate: Dry
and wet during the rainy season. |
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