NNP #4: Leopard Cliff
Enter the Park via the Main Entrance off Langata Road at S 01 20.048 E 036 46.774 (entrance fees for adults/children are KES 300/200 for citizens, KES 1,000/500 for Kenya residents and USD 40/20 for visitors). Parks maps are available if required.
Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city centre. The savannah ecosystem is comprised of different vegetation types. Open grass plains with scattered acacia bush are predominant. The western side has a highland dry forest and a permanent river with a riverine forest. To the south are the Athi-Kapiti Plains and Kitengela migration corridor which are important wildlife dispersal areas during the rain season. Man-made dams within the park have added a further habitat, favourable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biome.
Major wildlife attractions are the Black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other attractions include the Ivory burning site Monument, Nairobi Safari Walk, the Orphanage, various viewpoints and picnic sites and the walking trails along the river at the hippo pools.
About 500m north of the Baboon Escarpment is the Leopard cliff which overlooks part of the Mbagathi river gorge. With the constant availability of water throughout the year, this place has dense vegetation and small forest. The parking area is very small (space for 3 to 4 cars max.) and there is no picnic site – hence no baboons to bother you.
The cache, a small magnetic key holder, is attached near the ground to the outer left end of the fence, approximately 3m off the path. Kindly ensure that you replace it securely as found, using the stones to conceal the cache.