1-Day Nairobi National Park Safari with Elephant and Giraffe Encounters

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot lions, hyenas, cheetahs, rhinos, and leopards in Nairobi National Park
• 02 See baby elephants up close at the David Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary
• 03 Watch the elephants during their daily mud bath and feeding
• 04 Feed giraffes by hand at the Giraffe Centre

Go on a fantastic road safari to Nairobi National Park, home to lions, hyenas, cheetahs, rhinos, leopards, and more. Visit the world-renowned David Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary to see baby elephants at close range, then continue to the Giraffe Centre to feed these gentle creatures. This 1-day experience combines wildlife viewing with memorable up-close encounters in and around Nairobi.

Watch them during their daily mud bath and feeding, and learn more about their story.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi National Park Safari and Wildlife Encounters

• Pick up from your accommodation in the morning and drive to Nairobi National Park with your Nairobi (Kenyan) tour guide.

• Enter the park for an early morning game drive, the best time to visit as most animals will be out grazing or making a kill.

• At 11 am, visit the renowned David Sheldrick elephant orphanage, which cares for sick, injured, and abandoned elephants. Watch them during their daily mud bath and feeding, and learn more about their story.

• Later, settle in for a sumptuous lunch and then visit the Giraffe Centre. Feed the animals with food pellets as they lick them from the palm of your hand.

• Return to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All park and sanctuary entry fees.

• Service of a professional, English-speaking Kenyan driver/guide.

• Safari mini-van with a pop-up rooftop for good game viewing and photography.

• Bottled mineral water during the safari and lunch.

• Return transfer from your accommodation.

What's Not Included

• Drinks taken during a meal.

• Tips and gratuities.

What to bring

• Shorts

• Sneakers or open shoes

• T-shirt

• Hat

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen lotion

• Mosquito repellent

Know before you go

• Take part in the conservation effort by fostering an elephant or making a direct contribution to the trust.

• For this tour, you should wear shorts, sneakers or open shoes, a T-shirt, a hat, and sunglasses.

• Bring sunscreen lotion and mosquito repellent.

• If you make a booking for fewer than four persons, you can either pay a special rate for an exclusive safari or join another group on the same tour.

• Foreign language-speaking guide service is available on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.