Overview
Experience the thrill of a Nairobi National Park and Giraffe centre day tour, just minutes from the city center. This one-of-a-kind destination offers an authentic Kenya safari experience with the stunning Nairobi skyline as your backdrop, the only national park located within a capital city. Discover Africa’s iconic wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffaloes, ostriches, and over 400 bird species. Your adventure continues at the Giraffe Centre, where you’ll get up close with the endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about their conservation. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this day tour combines the excitement of a game drive and a touch of Nairobi’s wild charm all in one unforgettable experience
ITINERARY
Your Nairobi National Park and Giraffe centre day tour begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel. As you drive to the park, enjoy the quiet streets and watch the city slowly come to life. Arriving at the park gate just after sunrise, you will immediately feel the shift from urban to wild. Nairobi National Park is famous for being the only park that sits right next to a capital city, making it a unique safari destination.
Once inside, embark on an exciting game drive across open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and riverine forest. The early morning hours are the most rewarding. You stand a great chance of spotting lions still active after their night hunt, as well as leopards, hyenas, and jackals. Keep your eyes open for viewing black rhinos grazing, herds of buffalo, graceful giraffes, zebras and a variety of antelopes such as impalas and elands. The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 400 recorded species.
During the drive, your guide will make stops at strategic points for photography, where you can capture the iconic sight of wild animals with Nairobi’s skyline rising in the background, an unforgettable image that perfectly blends city and wilderness. Later, exit the park and drive to Giraffe centre where you’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of the lush sanctuary and of course, the tall, graceful giraffes waiting to meet you. Learn about the center’s remarkable work in protecting the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, a subspecies that was once on the brink of extinction.
Climb up to the feeding platform and experience the magic of standing eye-to-eye with a giraffe Using specially provided pellets, you’ll hand-feed the giraffes as they gently take the treats with their long, prehensile tongues, a perfect moment for unforgettable photos and laughter. You may also spot warthogs and other small animals wandering freely around the compound. The on-site education center offers fascinating exhibits on giraffe conservation and Kenya’s broader wildlife protection initiatives. After your visit, enjoy an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. After a delightful day of wildlife encounters and relaxation, you will transfer back to your hotel, marking the end of your Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre Day Tour, a truly heartwarming experience celebrating Kenya’s conservation success stories.
