Full-Day Nairobi Wildlife Tour with National Park and Giraffe Center

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in Nairobi National Park
02 Enjoy an early morning game drive when big cats tend to be more active
03 Feed giraffes up close at the Giraffe Center and capture memorable photos
04 Learn about Rothschild giraffe conservation at the center's educational facility
05 Take in scenic views of Nairobi's skyline alongside open grass plains and acacia bush

This day tour combines a wildlife game drive in Nairobi National Park with an up-close visit to the Giraffe Center. Look out for some of Kenya's most iconic animals, including lions, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife, just a short drive from Nairobi's central business district. At the Giraffe Center, feed giraffes and learn about ongoing conservation efforts for the endangered Rothschild giraffe. The experience also offers opportunities for photography, birdwatching, and views of Nairobi's skyline against the park's natural setting.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi National Park Game Drive and Giraffe Center Visit

6:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Nairobi National Park
An early morning pickup from your hotel takes you to Nairobi National Park for your scheduled park entry. Enjoy a morning game drive in search of the park's wildlife, with the first hour of the day often being one of the best times to spot big cats, as they tend to be more active then. Just a short drive from Nairobi's central business district, the park offers a remarkable wildlife experience close to the city. After your game drive, you will exit the park and continue on to the Giraffe Center.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Giraffe Center
After leaving Nairobi National Park, proceed to the Giraffe Center, where you can get up close to the giraffes. You will have the opportunity to take photos while feeding them pellets by hand or even by mouth. Visit the cultural center and standing podium area to learn about the conservation stories behind this important sanctuary. You may also spot some wild pigs and dozens of birds perching in the trees.
After a rewarding experience at the sanctuary, it will be a good time to break for lunch before being dropped back at your place of stay with lifetime memories.

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

Pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi Center
Bottled mineral water
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Use of a safari van
Tour at Nairobi National Park for a game drive
Tour of the Giraffe Center
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Meals, soft drinks, snacks, and other food or drink items
Tips and gratuities
Lunch

What to bring

Identification passport/card
Sense of adventure

Know before you go

A visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage can be arranged at an extra cost and should be communicated in advance to check availability.
Wide open grass plains and a backdrop of city skyscrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife.
Wildlife includes the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes, and a diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded.
The Giraffe Center is located in Langata, approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, Kenya.
It was established to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe, found only in the grasslands of East Africa.

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