Nairobi National Park, Kenya

Posted on May 30, 2016 by thecompletebook

I was recently in Nairobi with Pete and while there he took me to the Nairobi National Park. What an incredibly beautiful park! It is located just 5 miles from the city and is the only protected area in the world with wildlife in the city.

It was exciting to see animals we don’t get in Addo National Elephant park, like one of my all time favourites, the giraffe. They are such majestic animals.

If you ever have the opportunity to visit Nairobi, Kenya, I highly recommend you make the time to visit the National park.

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44 thoughts on “Nairobi National Park, Kenya”

Sheila Sexton on May 30, 2016 at 01:13 said:

Thinking of visiting Kenya and Tanzania next year, will visit the park for sure, looks fantastic. Sheila

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- thecompletebook on May 30, 2016 at 13:18 said:
  
  It’s well worth the visit Sheila. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 xo
  
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cheri on May 30, 2016 at 04:34 said:

Wow! Mandy, all those wild animals so close to the city, pretty cool.

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- thecompletebook on May 30, 2016 at 13:18 said:
  
  It is amazing! Have a super day Cheri. 🙂 xo
  
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angiesrecipes on May 30, 2016 at 05:58 said:

Wild animals are so beautiful!

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- thecompletebook on May 30, 2016 at 13:19 said:
  
  Absolutely Angie! All of them. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on May 30, 2016 at 09:48 said:

It’s a bit surreal seeing the city in the distance in some of the shots! Fantastic photos and what a lucky lady you are to have been able to visit ☺

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- thecompletebook on May 30, 2016 at 13:20 said:
  
  Yes, it seems odd to have a city-scape in the background. Have a beautiful and happy week Tania. 🙂 xo
  
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healyhome on May 30, 2016 at 15:42 said:

Hello Mandy,

Thanks for sharing these magnificent photos. What is the name of the bird in photo no 35? I know we have them here but I cant remember the name. The

Patterns in the giraffe neck are amazing, can I see a maple leaf there? Hahaha. You had a wonderful experience getting up close to so many animals, and your photography is

First class. What fun.

Love,

BERYL HEALY.

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- thecompletebook on May 31, 2016 at 15:04 said:
  
  Again, thank you! I appreciated your kind words. 😉 xo
  
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My Inner Chick on May 30, 2016 at 16:23 said:

I wish they could all be protected FOREVER.
Such majestic and amazing photos, dear.
My heart is full with the beauty of them.
Love and hugs from Duluth, MN. xxxxxxooooo

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- thecompletebook on May 31, 2016 at 15:05 said:
  
  Yes, me too! Thank you Kim, you are very kind. Love and hugs to you from a very warm and sunny Sundays River. 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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moi du toi photography on May 30, 2016 at 17:41 said:

Love those giraffe, so beautiful 🙂

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- thecompletebook on May 31, 2016 at 15:05 said:
  
  Pete still won’t let me have one! 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime on May 31, 2016 at 06:03 said:

That shot of the giraffe with the bird flying gives amazing perspective. Great photographs Mandy 😀

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- thecompletebook on May 31, 2016 at 15:05 said:
  
  Thanks so much Tandy! Trust you have been keeping well. 🙂 xo
  
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Karen on June 1, 2016 at 21:57 said:

Absolutely loved your photos, especially the first one. Where else in the world could you see a giraffe with skyscrapers in the background…just great!

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- thecompletebook on June 3, 2016 at 13:11 said:
  
  Thanks so much Karen! Isn’t it just amazing to see the contrast of the wild and urban. Have a beautiful weekend ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert on June 5, 2016 at 01:59 said:

You got the most fantastic photos! Wow – I love them all. I can’t believe how many different species you saw on your trip – and you managed to get great shots of each one! Thank you for this lovely adventure 🙂 Happy weekend!

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- thecompletebook on June 5, 2016 at 14:10 said:
  
  Tricia, you are too kind, thank you so very much for your beautiful words. It truly was an incredible trip. Hope your weekend has been special. 🙂 xo
  
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hotlyspiced on June 5, 2016 at 03:17 said:

I love it when you visit these parks and show us all your images. What an awesome experience. It is very much people from Oz dream about as a once-in-a-lifetime must do. But you need deep pockets from here! Great images xx

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- thecompletebook on June 5, 2016 at 14:15 said:
  
  Thanks Charlie! You always have a place to stay here if and or when you can plan a trip. Our Rand is so weak so the exchange rate should work in your favour. Have a beautiful and happy week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Norma Chang on June 8, 2016 at 02:07 said:

Gorgeous wild life photos, how did you manage to get those close up shots of the giraffes?

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- thecompletebook on June 8, 2016 at 11:36 said:
  
  Thanks Norma. They were amazingly close to us – such a wonderful experience! Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Kia / KTS on June 21, 2016 at 08:33 said:

Mandy, you just made my day. These animals are absolutely beautiful and I so enjoy wildlife photos. Thank you so much for posting these.

Kia / KTS
http://www.houseofkts.com

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- thecompletebook on June 21, 2016 at 09:49 said:
  
  So pleased you enjoyed the pics Kia. Hope you have been well. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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RebeccaSubbiah RDN (@chowandchatter) on July 3, 2016 at 05:42 said:

so cool how close the animals are to the city

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- thecompletebook on July 4, 2016 at 15:14 said:
  
  Absolutely incredible! Have super day. 🙂
  
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tiffinbitesized on July 5, 2016 at 02:29 said:

Wow – so close to the city! I spent some time in Nairobi and had no idea there was a park so close (though we did go to the Giraffe refuge). Lovely photos Mandy.

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- thecompletebook on July 5, 2016 at 21:07 said:
  
  I too visited the Giraffe refuge on a previous visit – what a privilege to be able to have contact with such magnificent animals! The park reaches right down to the airport and we have seen giraffe on leaving the airport, although we do know that the rangers bring them closer for visitors to see as they head out from the airport. Have a wonderful Fiona. 🙂 xo
  
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Sophie33 on July 23, 2016 at 09:40 said:

Beautiful captivating photos, dear Many! I loved it all! xxx

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- thecompletebook on July 24, 2016 at 11:27 said:
  
  You are very kind Sophie, thank you! 🙂 xoxo
  
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kathryningrid on July 23, 2016 at 18:11 said:

Love, love, love. Of course! 😀 xoxoxo!
K

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- thecompletebook on July 24, 2016 at 14:57 said:
  
  Aww, thanks darling Kath! 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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goldenbrodie on July 25, 2016 at 23:54 said:

Love seeing the animals in natural reserve and the city scape in the distance.
Going in Feb. 2017 and can’t wait. Like your blog!

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- thecompletebook on July 26, 2016 at 14:56 said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Kenya is frightfully expensive coming from a third world country like we do but will be much better for you. Hope you will also be able to visit the Giraffe sanctuary while you are there. Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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  - goldenbrodie on July 26, 2016 at 15:14 said:
    
    I’m fortunate to be staying with dear friends while there! Let’s stay in like!!! 🙂
    
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    - thecompletebook on July 26, 2016 at 15:54 said:
      
      Wonderful!
      
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miqdadkennedy on September 28, 2016 at 15:26 said:

Amazing shot

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- thecompletebook on September 28, 2016 at 15:33 said:
  
  Thanks very much and thanks for stopping by. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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billnyabbs on September 28, 2016 at 15:54 said:

Reblogged this on View Kenya.

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- thecompletebook on September 28, 2016 at 17:01 said:
  
  Thanks for the reblog! Have an awesome day. 🙂
  
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  - billnyabbs on September 28, 2016 at 21:08 said:
    
    Its an amazing post
    
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    - thecompletebook on September 29, 2016 at 09:41 said:
      
      You are very kind, thank you so much. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
      
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