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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Day Tour

location_on Nairobi , Kenya
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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

Experience the best of Nairobi’s wildlife on a single, well-planned day tour ideal for travellers who want a full safari feel without leaving the city. Start with an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, one of the only national parks located so close to a capital. Look for lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope and a wide variety of birds, all set against Nairobi’s iconic skyline. After the game drive, visit the elephant orphanage where rescued calves are looked after and prepared for eventual release. Break for lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Giraffe Centre to learn about Rothschild’s giraffes and enjoy close encounters from the raised viewing platform. Perfect for families, first-time visitors and short-stay travellers seeking a convenient yet memorable 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 if time allows.
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/driver
check_circle Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi
check_circle Transport in a safari vehicle or a comfortable tour vehicle
check_circle Nairobi National Park entrance fees
check_circle Elephant orphanage entrance or conservation fees
check_circle Giraffe Centre entry fees
check_circle Guided game drive in Nairobi National Park
check_circle Bottled water provided during 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 Pick-Up Open

Your driver-guide will pick you up from your confirmed hotel or pickup location. Please be ready at the agreed pickup time and wait at the hotel lobby or main entrance. After pickup, you will begin the drive to the first activity location.

30 minutes
2 Early Morning Game Drive at Nairobi National Park Open

Start your day with an early pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or airport area, then travel to Nairobi National Park for a guided game drive. This park presents a rare chance to see wildlife such as lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and a rich variety of birds just minutes from the city.

Your guide will drive you along key wildlife‑viewing routes, sharing insights into the park’s animals, its conservation history and the unique sight of Nairobi’s skyline.

4 hours
3 Tour the Elephant Orphanage Open

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

1 hour
4 Bead Workshop Open

Visit the bead factory to learn how handmade beads and local crafts are created. You will have time to see the production process, meet the artisans, and browse the handmade items available at the workshop.

30 minutes
5 Lunch at a Local Restaurant Open

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

1 hour
6 Up-Close 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
7 Drop-off point Open

After the final activity, your driver-guide will drop you off at your confirmed hotel, residence or agreed drop-off location in Nairobi. This marks the end of your tour experience.

30 minutes

Additional Info

Languages

English
Live guide
French
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Spanish
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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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