Overview
This Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre Day Trip offers an unforgettable experience combining Kenya’s unique wildlife and conservation heritage, all within a few minutes from the city center. Perfect for travelers on a tight schedule or those beginning or ending a safari adventure, this tour gives you the rare chance to enjoy a real wildlife experience without leaving Nairobi. Begin your day with a thrilling game drive through Nairobi National Park, the only national park in the world located within a capital city. Spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of bird species roaming freely against the backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline. Later, visit the world-famous Giraffe Centre, where you can feed and interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes while learning about ongoing conservation efforts. This day trip is a wonderful blend of urban adventure and authentic safari magic, ideal for families, solo travelers, and groups.
Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre Day Trip
Your adventure begins early in the morning with a hotel or airport pick-up by your professional safari driver-guide. Drive to Nairobi National Park, arriving just after sunrise when wildlife activity is at its peak. Enjoy a 3 to 4-hour game drive through open savannahs, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests. You might encounter lions hunting, rhinos grazing, herds of zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and, if lucky, elusive leopards. The park also boasts over 400 bird species, making it a paradise for nature photographers and birdwatchers.
After your thrilling morning in the wild, proceed to the Giraffe Centre, a short drive away. Here, you’ll get the chance to feed and take photos with the gentle Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform. Learn about the conservation programs led by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife and enjoy the serene nature trail nearby. Depending on time, you may stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant, such as the famous Talisman Restaurant or Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, before being transferred back to your hotel or airport in the afternoon—ending your short yet unforgettable safari in the heart of Nairobi.
Included
- Transport in a comfortable safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch (depending on itinerary)
- All government taxes and levies
- Guided game drives or excursions
Excluded
- All Extras
- Travel & Luggage Insurance.
- All Tips to porters and drivers
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