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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Day Trip

location_on Nairobi , Kenya
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Two zebras nuzzling in a wildflower savannah with the Nairobi skyline in the background
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Duration
1 Day
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Meeting & pick-up
Nairobi , Kenya
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
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Languages
English, French

Overview

Discover the best of Nairobi’s wildlife on a single, well-planned day tour for travellers who want a rich safari experience without leaving the city. Start with an early-morning game drive inside Nairobi National Park, one of the few national parks located so close to a capital. Watch for lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and a wide variety of birds against the distinctive backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline. After the game drive, visit the elephant orphanage, where rescued calves are cared for and prepared for reintroduction into the wild. Then enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant before heading to the Giraffe Centre to learn about Rothschild’s giraffes and enjoy close-up encounters from the raised viewing platform. Ideal for families, first-time visitors, short-stay travellers and anyone seeking a convenient yet memorable Nairobi wildlife experience. Hotel pick-up and drop-off, entrance fees, professional guiding, bottled water and comfortable transport are included. An optional visit to a local beads or crafts workshop can be arranged time permitting.
Experience Nairobi’s top wildlife highlights in one day with a guided game drive in Nairobi National Park, a visit to the elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. All entrance fees are included.

What's included

Included in this tour

check_circle Professional guide and driver
check_circle Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi
check_circle Transport in a safari vehicle or a comfortable tour vehicle
check_circle Nairobi National Park entry fees
check_circle Elephant orphanage admission or conservation fees
check_circle Giraffe Centre entrance fees
check_circle Guided game drive at Nairobi National Park
check_circle Bottled water provided on the tour

Not included in this tour

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Meeting and pick-up

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Pick-up location

Nairobi , Kenya

Pickup is available within Nairobi. The exact pickup point can be provided during booking.

Itinerary

1 Early‑Morning Game Drive in Nairobi National Park Open

Start your day with an early pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, accommodation, or airport area, then head to Nairobi National Park for a guided game drive. This park offers a rare opportunity to see wildlife such as lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and diverse birdlife just minutes from the city centre.

Your guide will lead you along the main wildlife-viewing routes and share insights about the park’s animals, its conservation history and its unique setting beside Nairobi’s skyline.

4 hours
2 Visit our Elephant Orphanage Open

Continue to the elephant orphanage for an educational visit focusing on rescued baby elephants. Learn how young elephants are cared for, rehabilitated and prepared for an eventual return to the wild.

1 hour
3 Lunch Stop at a Local Restaurant Open

After the elephant orphanage visit, enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant. This gives you time to freshen up before continuing with the afternoon visit to the Giraffe Centre. Meals and drinks are payable directly unless stated otherwise in your selected option.

1 hour
4 Close-up Giraffe Encounter at the Giraffe Centre Open

Visit the Giraffe Centre, home to endangered Rothschild's giraffes. Enjoy a close-up viewing experience from the raised platform and learn about giraffe conservation before returning to your hotel or preferred drop-off point.

1 hour

Additional info

Languages

English
Live guide
French
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Spanish
Live guide

Tour details

  • schedule 1 Day
  • location_on Nairobi , Kenya
  • groups Price varies by group size and season.

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Jabavu Lane 00100, Nairobi
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