Full-Day Nairobi National Park Safari with Rhino Sanctuary Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience wide open grass plains with a stunning backdrop of Nairobi city
• 02 Explore scattered acacia bush hosting diverse wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and endangered black rhinos
• 03 Spot over 400 bird species in their natural habitat
• 04 Enjoy a classic African safari without leaving the city
• 05 Visit the Ivory Burning Site Monument and learn about Kenya's fight against poaching

Discover the wild side of Nairobi on a thrilling safari through Nairobi National Park, the only national park bordering a capital city. Witness lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more roaming freely against the dramatic urban skyline, and learn about Kenya's wildlife and ecosystems from your professional guide. This immersive game drive also offers birdwatching opportunities among over 400 recorded bird species, making it a remarkable escape into nature right next to the city.

Enter Nairobi National Park around 7:00 AM and begin your thrilling game drive through the open grass plains and acacia bush, with views of the Nairobi city skyline.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 27 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Game Drive in Nairobi National Park

• Pick up at 6:00 AM from your hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport by your professional driver-guide, followed by a short briefing on the day's safari adventure.
• Enter Nairobi National Park around 7:00 AM and begin your thrilling game drive through the open grass plains and acacia bush, with views of the Nairobi city skyline.
• Around 8:00 AM, enjoy close encounters with lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras roaming freely in their natural habitat.
• Visit the Rhino Sanctuary by 9:30 AM to see the endangered black rhino and learn about the conservation efforts protecting this species.
• Pause around 10:30 AM for birdwatching and photography, and capture Nairobi's wildlife and landscapes among over 400 recorded bird species.
• Take a lunch break at 12:00 PM at a scenic picnic spot or nearby restaurant (meal at your own expense), while enjoying views of the savannah.
• Continue your afternoon game drive from 1:30 PM, exploring different sections of the park and spotting hippos and crocodiles near the rivers.
• Stop at the Ivory Burning Site Monument around 3:30 PM to learn about Kenya's efforts against poaching and wildlife trade.
• Exit the park by 5:00 PM and return to your hotel, residence, or airport, concluding your full-day Nairobi National Park safari with unforgettable memories.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4x4 safari tour vehicle with an open rooftop for game viewing
• Park entry fees
• Services of a professional driver-guide
• Game drives
• Enough water for the game drive

What's Not Included

• Tips/gratuities
• Any other item not included

What to bring

• Camera
• Hat
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• Nairobi National Park is sometimes called Kifaru Ark, meaning "Rhinoceros Sanctuary."
• It is one of Kenya's most successful rhino conservation areas.
• The park is home to a thriving population of black rhinos.
• Visitors have a high chance of seeing black rhinos in their natural habitat.
• It serves as an important sanctuary for protecting and breeding endangered rhinos.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.