Tour overview
This day tour features three of Nairobi’s wildlife attractions: Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Nairobi Nursery, and the Giraffe Centre.
Nairobi National Park offers game viewing opportunities for wildlife such as rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras and buffalo within a protected area close to the city. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
At the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Nairobi Nursery, visitors can watch orphaned elephants during their public milk-feeding and mud-bath session and learn about the Trust’s elephant rescue and rehabilitation work.
The Giraffe Centre provides an opportunity to see endangered Rothschild’s giraffes up close from its raised viewing platform and learn about efforts to protect the species.
Included
- Transport in a safari Safari Land Cruiser/ Tour van
- Professional Driver Guide
- Mineral Water
Not Included
- Nairobi National Park,David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center entry fee
- Lunch
- Tips
6:00 AM – PICK-UP FROM YOUR HOTEL OR RESIDENCE
Meet your Safaris guide driver for an early departure from your hotel or residence in Nairobi. Head to Nairobi National Park to make the most of the morning wildlife-viewing hours before proceeding to the day's other attractions.
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK – GAME DRIVE
Spend the morning exploring Nairobi National Park, where wildlife roams within sight of Kenya's capital.
Watch for rhinos moving through the open terrain, giraffes browsing on trees, zebras grazing in groups and, with some luck, lions resting or on the move.
The animals you encounter will depend on their movements and conditions on the day.
SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST
At 11:00 AM, attend the scheduled public visit at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Nairobi Nursery.
See the young rescued elephants gather for their milk feeds and enjoy their mud baths as the keepers care for them.
The visit introduces you to the work involved in raising orphaned elephants and preparing them for life back in the wild.
GIRAFFE CENTRE – MEET THE ROTHSCHILD'S GIRAFFES
Your next stop is the Giraffe Centre. From the elevated platform, get a closer look at Rothschild's giraffes and observe their distinctive height, markings and feeding behaviour.
Where you will feed them under the centre's guidance and learn why protecting this endangered giraffe subspecies matters.
OPTIONAL LUNCH
After the Giraffe Centre, take a lunch break at a restaurant in Nairobi before heading back. You can choose whether to include this stop in your day
RETURN TO YOUR HOTEL OR RESIDENCE
After the day's visits, travel back to your hotel or residence in Nairobi, concluding your tour.
