Half-Day Nairobi National Park & Giraffe Centre Tour
Overview
This half-day tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife, nature, and conservation without leaving Nairobi. Start with an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, where you can spot lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, and other wildlife roaming freely against the backdrop of the city skyline. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to acacia forests, and visit key landmarks like the ivory burning site monument. After the safari, head to the Giraffe Centre, where you’ll get up close with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Hand-feed them from an elevated platform, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy a peaceful nature walk in the surrounding sanctuary. This tour is perfect for anyone looking for a short but immersive wildlife experience within the city.
Included/Exclude
- All Taxes/VAT
- 4wd Land cruiser with pop up viewing roof
- All Transportation by road
- Unlimited Mileage ensuring the best possible animal sightings.
- Experienced and professional driver guide.
- All park fees.
- All accommodation charges
- Lunch
- Mineral water during game drives
- International flight charges.
- Tips to driver/s or helping staff
- Items of personal nature (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Additional accommodation before or at the end of the Safari
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Plan
Early Morning Departure & Game Drive
Start your day with an early pickup and head straight to Nairobi National Park, one of the only national parks in the world located within a capital city. As the sun rises, embark on a thrilling game drive through open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests. Early mornings offer the best chance to spot wildlife, including lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and even cheetahs. With the city skyline in the background, the park provides a unique contrast of urban and wild landscapes. Along the way, stop at key landmarks such as the ivory burning site monument and scenic lookout points, where you can take in breathtaking views while learning about conservation efforts.
Up-Close with Giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
After the safari, continue to the Giraffe Centre, a sanctuary dedicated to protecting the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Here, you’ll have the rare chance to hand-feed these gentle giants from an elevated platform as they stretch their long necks toward you. Learn about their conservation journey, the breeding program, and how they are reintroduced into the wild. For nature lovers, a short forest walk on the Ngong Forest Trail offers a peaceful escape, with indigenous trees and diverse birdlife surrounding the path.
Return to Nairobi
After a morning filled with incredible wildlife encounters, head back to the city before midday. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or looking for a quick escape into nature, this half-day tour blends adventure, education, and conservation in the perfect way.
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