Kenya · Wildlife

1-Day Nairobi Wildlife Tour with Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Early morning game viewing in Nairobi National Park for lions, rhinos, and other wildlife
02 Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to see rescued young elephants
03 Feed friendly Rothschild's giraffes by hand at the Giraffe Centre
04 Explore the Karen Blixen Museum, featured in the film Out of Africa
05 Experience traditional villages, dances, and acrobatics at Bomas of Kenya

Explore Nairobi's wildlife, conservation, and culture in a single day, beginning with an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park to spot lions, rhinos, and other animals. Continue to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to see rescued young elephants, then feed friendly Rothschild's giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. The tour also includes visits to the Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Beads, and Bomas of Kenya for traditional villages, local dances, and acrobatics.

They may even give you a kiss as they pick food from your palms.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi National Park, Wildlife Centres, and Cultural Heritage

7 am - 10 am: Enjoy wildlife game viewing at Nairobi National Park, with a close chance of seeing lions, rhinos, and other animals.
11 am - 12 pm: Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where young orphaned elephants are brought after being rescued and cared for until they are mature enough to be released into the wild.
12 pm - 1 pm: Visit the Giraffe Centre, where you can feed the friendly Rothschild's giraffes. They may even give you a kiss as they pick food from your palms. Stop at some shopping areas en route.
1 pm - 2 pm: Break for lunch at Utamaduni Verandah Restaurant, paid directly according to the client's menu choice. You can also do some shopping around the area.
2 pm - 3 pm: Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the house featured in the movie Out of Africa. Visit Kazuri Beads en route.
3 pm - 5 pm: Visit Bomas of Kenya, a Nairobi tribal tour site and tourist village in Langata. Bomas, meaning homesteads, displays traditional villages belonging to several Kenyan tribes. Enjoy local traditional dances and acrobatics, and clients can also join in the celebration of local culture.
6 pm: Drop-off at the airport for your onward flight or at your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Where this trip takes you

Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport based on a customized seven-seater safari van with specially modified suspension.
Seats are designed with seat belts, and all clients are guaranteed window seats.
All applicable game park entrance fees
All camping fees
The finest accommodation offered in a tent
Three meals a day while on safari
Airport pickup on arrival in Nairobi
Professional safari guide/driver
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
Round-trip transport from Nairobi to the designated national park
Pre-tour itinerary document
Extensive game drives

What's Not Included

Personal expenses such as communication charges, including emails, faxes, and phone calls
Drinks such as sodas, water, beer, and wine
Gratuities for the driver-guide and waiter
Laundry

Know before you go

We are based in Nairobi and specialize in African safari packages. We take pride in having a team of professionals who have travelled in Africa and now work to ensure that our clients enjoy a unique and educational experience of African wildlife, landscape, and culture.

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