Trip Overview
Nairobi National Park, often referred to as the “World’s Wildlife Capital,” is a remarkable conservation area located just a stone’s throw away from Kenya’s bustling capital city, Nairobi. Established in 1946, this unique national park covers an area of approximately 117 square kilometers (45 square miles) and is a testament to Kenya’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage in the face of urban development.
Located just a short drive from Nairobi National Park is another gem of conservation, the Giraffe Centre. Established by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife in 1979, this center is dedicated to the preservation of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe and environmental education.
Detailed Itinerary
Your Nairobi Day tour starts early. Our professional safari guide will pick you up from the agreed location – JKIA, Nairobi Hotel, or Residence. After greeting, the tour guide will brief you about your Nairobi National Park half-day tour and the visit to Giraffe Center. If you are from JKIA, Nairobi National Park from the airport is only 33 minutes away.
Upon arriving, the safari guide will pay the Nairobi National Park entry fee and then drive inside the park. The guide will give you enough time to visit the washroom to ensure you feel comfortable as they pay the entry fee.
During your game drives you may spot Topis, elands, antelopes, zebras, gazelles, and giraffes during the initial stages of the game drive.
Your safari guide will continue to look for more animals, and soon you will find yourself at Kingfisher Picnic Site. Everyone loves to take photos to capture memories; the guide will stop here for a few minutes.
The second part of our game drive should see the driver guide take you around the park for about 2 hours. This time you might get to spot lions, rhinos, buffalos, and more antelopes and zebras. You will also head to one of the several dams inside Nairobi National Park to look for hippos and crocodiles.
This time you might also come across birds that feed and live in/near water bodies and waterbucks.
The guide will head out of Nairobi National Park and drive toward the Giraffe Center. Our driver will stop along the way to give you time to pop-in at a hotel and take lunch. The drive can take up to 40 minutes.
After lunch, you head to the Giraffe Center for a relaxing afternoon, where you get intact with the Giraffes. This is the opportunity to take photos while feeding the giraffes pellets using your hand or mouth.
Get into the cultural center surrounded by the standing podium to learn about the conservation stories. You will also spot some wild pigs and dozens of birds perching in the trees.
After, your driver guide will transfer you to JKIA or your preferred drop off location.
Inclusions
- Ground transport on a comfortable safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Park entrance fees.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- Half day game drives.
- Mineral water whilst on the safari.
Exclusions
- Tips for drivers.
- Lunch.
