6-Hour Nairobi Wildlife Tour with Elephant Nursery and Giraffe Centre

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Nairobi National Park, a wildlife sanctuary just minutes from the city
• 02 Spot 4 of the Big 5 in Nairobi National Park
• 03 Watch wardens feed rescued baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
• 04 Feed rare Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform at the Giraffe Centre
• 05 Visit the bead factory

Venture on this 6-hour Nairobi wildlife adventure, exploring Nairobi National Park, a unique safari destination just minutes from the city center and home to a diverse range of animals. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet orphaned elephants and learn about their rescue and rehabilitation, then continue to the Giraffe Centre for an up-close encounter with rare Rothschild giraffes. This tour combines classic game viewing with meaningful conservation experiences in and around Nairobi.

Experience the elephants being fed as they bathe and wallow in the mud.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Safari at Nairobi National Park

• Nairobi National Park is a unique wildlife sanctuary located just a few miles from the bustling city center of Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 1946, it was the first national park in Kenya.
• Despite its proximity to the city, the park boasts a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of bird species.
• It is a popular destination for game drives and offers visitors a chance to experience a classic African safari just minutes from a major city.

2

Day 02

Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

• The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a rescue and rehabilitation center for orphaned elephants in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Get to learn about each and every elephant, where it was rescued from, and how it will be rehabilitated in the wild. Experience the elephants being fed as they bathe and wallow in the mud.

3

Day 03

Encounter Rothschild Giraffes at the Giraffe Centre

• The Giraffe Centre is a giraffe conservation and breeding center located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is home to a large herd of Rothschild giraffes, one of the rarest giraffe subspecies in the world. Visitors to the center can feed the giraffes from a raised platform and learn about giraffe conservation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4WD tour van
• Bottled water
• Professional guide
• Wi-Fi onboard

What's Not Included

• Park entry fee ($45)
• David Sheldrick entry fee ($20)
• Giraffe Centre entry fee (KSH 1500)

What to bring

• Credit card
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera for photography (optional)

Know before you go

We offer both early morning and afternoon game drives. Early morning tours begin at 5:30 am or 6:00 am, while the other tour begins at 8:30 am and starts with the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick, and an afternoon game drive at 12 noon.

Please specify which tour is applicable for you.

Travellers who require a translator should specify this in their booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.