Kenya · Wildlife

1-Day Nairobi Highlights Tour with Wildlife, Culture and Rift Valley

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Nairobi's city landmarks, including the Parliament buildings, KICC, and Railway Museum
  • 02 See spell-binding displays of early man, tribal regalia, flora, and fauna at the National Museum
  • 03 Spot wildlife in Nairobi National Park, home to over 50 mammal species and four of the Big Five
  • 04 Hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
  • 05 Experience traditional music and dance performances at Bomas of Kenya
  • 06 Take in scenic Great Rift Valley views before a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital. Visit key city landmarks, the National Museum and adjacent Snake Park, then head to Nairobi National Park, a unique wildlife sanctuary just a few kilometres from the bustling city centre. Continue to the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre, and Bomas of Kenya for cultural performances, with further visits to Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.

Continue to Nairobi National Park, a unique wildlife sanctuary just a few kilometres from Nairobi's bustling city centre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi City, Wildlife, Culture, and Rift Valley Highlights

  • Visit the colourful city market, Parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, and the Railway Museum.

  • Travel to the renowned National Museum, where spell-binding displays of early man, tribal regalia, and the flora and fauna of Kenya await.

  • Proceed to the adjacent Snake Park.

  • Continue to Nairobi National Park, a unique wildlife sanctuary just a few kilometres from Nairobi's bustling city centre.

  • Discover over 50 species of mammals, including four of the Big Five, although elephants are not represented.

  • Visit the animal orphanage at the park gate.

  • Drive towards the Ngong Hills and pass Ngong village on the way to the Karen Blixen Museum.

  • Move to the Giraffe Centre to see and hand-feed the famous endangered Rothschild giraffe.

  • Arrive at the Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its succulent stew and barbecue dishes of game meat.

  • Explore Bomas of Kenya, a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi, and experience different aspects of Kenyan village culture in one place.

  • Treat yourself to rich traditional music and dance shows performed at this cultural centre.

  • Depart for Lake Nakuru, which lies in the volcano-strewn Great Rift Valley.

  • Witness scenic views of the Great Rift Valley from the escarpments before descending to Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • Enjoy a game drive in the park and look for flamingos and other bird species, as well as white and black rhino, leopard, buffalo, and waterbuck, among others.

  • Have lunch either at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge.

  • Visit Lake Naivasha.

End of the tour.

Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen museum, Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley

Where this trip takes you

Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen museum, Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • Bottled water

  • Entrance fees

  • English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Soft drinks

  • Tips

  • Travel insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Nairobi.

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