Kenya · Safari

Full-Day Nairobi Urban Safari with Elephants, Giraffes and Culture

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drive through Nairobi National Park for wildlife viewing in the city
  • 02 Meet rescued elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
  • 03 Feed and pet giraffes at the Giraffe Center
  • 04 Enjoy a cultural show and learn about Kenya's 42 tribes at the Bomas of Kenya
  • 05 Shop for unique handcrafted souvenirs at a local Masai market

Embark on an exciting urban safari adventure in Nairobi with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, followed by close encounters with rescued elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and gentle giraffes at the Giraffe Center. Continue to the Bomas of Kenya for lunch and a vibrant cultural show that introduces the country's diverse tribal heritage. Round out the day with souvenir shopping at a local market, with the option to dine at Carnivore Restaurant and enjoy a fun night out before returning to your hotel.

The DSWT is unique as the only place in Nairobi where you can get close to elephants rescued from wildlife reserves all over the country.

From the itinerary

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

1
Day 01

Nairobi National Park, Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Experiences

  • Pick up from your hotel and drive to Nairobi National Park for a game drive.
  • At 10:30, leave the park and head to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The DSWT is unique as the only place in Nairobi where you can get close to elephants rescued from wildlife reserves all over the country. The visit takes place from 11:00 to 12:00.
  • Afterwards, drive to the Giraffe Center. The center allows you to have close encounters with these gentle giants, feed them, and even pet one.
  • From 1:30 p.m., head to the Bomas of Kenya for lunch and a cultural show. The Bomas of Kenya is the best place to learn more about the diverse cultural tribes that call Kenya home. There is an entertaining cultural show on display, after which you can visit the makeshift village that shows the origins and lifestyles of the many Kenyan tribes. With over 42 different tribes, Kenya is a melting pot of Africanism.
  • To end the day, you can also visit a local market for nice handcrafted souvenirs.
  • Enjoy souvenir shopping and buy unique handcrafted items from the local Masai market.
  • You will be taken to a hotel to freshen up, and you will have the option to get ready and go out to one of the good African restaurants, Carnivore Restaurant.
  • After dinner, you can be taken out for a fun night out and then returned to the hotel for the night.
Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elelphant Nursery, Giraffe Center

Where this trip takes you

Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elelphant Nursery, Giraffe Center

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

  • Private transfer in a safari van with an open roof for wildlife viewing and photography
  • Nairobi National Park entry fee and game drives
  • Mineral drinking water
  • Entry to the DSWT elephant orphanage
  • Entry to the Giraffe Center
  • Bomas of Kenya and cultural show
  • Souvenir shopping

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Shopping souvenirs
  • Personal effects
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers

What to bring

  • Passport/IDs
  • Drinking water and snacks

Know before you go

  • Trip guaranteed departure upon confirmation of booking.
  • Lunch / dinner at Carnivore Restaurant can be booked on request.

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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