Kenya · Wildlife

EARLY MORNING NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE AND GIRAFFE CENTER TOUR

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Early-morning game drive in Nairobi National Park
02 Chance to spot a variety of animals, including rhinos and lions
03 Visit the elephant orphanage during its daily opening hours
04 Learn about rescued baby elephants and conservation efforts
05 Enjoy time for lunch at your own expense
06 See giraffes up close at the Giraffe Centre
07 Learn about giraffe behaviour, traits, and endangered species conservation

Discover some of Nairobi’s most memorable wildlife experiences in a single day, combining an early-morning game drive in Nairobi National Park with visits to the elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. This tour pairs classic safari viewing with close-up conservation encounters, all within easy reach of the city.

Start the day searching for wildlife in Nairobi National Park, where your guide will look out for a wide variety of animals and, with luck, rhinos and lions in the morning hours. Later, learn about rescued baby elephants at the elephant orphanage before continuing to the Giraffe Centre to see these magnificent animals up close and hear more about their behaviours, traits, and conservation.

Start the day searching for wildlife in Nairobi National Park, where your guide will look out for a wide variety of animals and, with luck, rhinos and lions in the morning hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

EARLY MORNING NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE AND GIRAFFE CENTER TOUR

After a pick up at 6:00am from your hotel/airport, Begin your tour to Nairobi National park through the main gate for a 3 hour game drive. Your guide will be aiming to show you as much variety of animals as possible. If you're lucky, you may spot the rhinos and lions getting ready for the morning.

Then head to the elephant orphanage which is only open for a short period each day from 11:00 am to 12:00. Here you will learn more about the baby elephants and what led them to be orphans. You will get more information on raising them and the efforts being made to re-introduce them back to the wilderness.

After this, you will have about an hour for lunch (own expense),Then proceed to giraffe center. Here you see the magnificent creatures and learn why they are endangered. You will also learn their behaviors, traits and more conservation education.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All Entrance Fees
Driver/Guide
Transport with a proper Safari vehicle with Pop Up roof top for better viewing of animals
Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
Entry/Admission - Nairobi National Park
Entry/Admission - David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Entry/Admission - Giraffe Centre