Full-Day Nairobi Tour: Nairobi national park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre& Culture
Duration
Safari Overview
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: Approx. 8–9 hours
Start/End: Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Suggested Start Time: 6:30 AM
Tour Overview
Experience the very best of Nairobi in one immersive full-day excursion. Begin your morning with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where lions, rhinos, and giraffes roam with the city skyline in the background. Then visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, enjoy a tranquil lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, and spend the afternoon feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre before exploring local artisan crafts at Kazuri Beads Factory.
This tour combines wildlife, conservation, colonial history, and local community empowerment — all within a short drive from central Nairobi.
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| 2 | Usd 350 | |
| 4 | Usd 270 | |
| 6 | Usd 245 | |
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Tour Plan
6:30 AM – Pick-Up & Drive to Nairobi National Park
Your guide will pick you up early from your hotel or residence for a morning game drive — the best time to see active wildlife.
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Nairobi National Park Game Drive
Explore the only national park located within a capital city. Nairobi National Park is home to:
- Black and white rhinos
- Lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more
- Over 400 species of birds
- Scenic views of animals against the city skyline
Enjoy a 3-hour game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing and photography.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Arrive in time for the public feeding hour (11:00 AM–12:00 PM) at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where rescued orphaned elephants are cared for.
- Watch the elephants being bottle-fed
- Hear personal stories about each orphan
- Learn about anti-poaching and reintegration programs
- Optional: Adopt an elephant and support conservation efforts
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden
Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the historic Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, located near the author’s former home.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Giraffe Centre
Visit the Giraffe Centre, a conservation and breeding sanctuary for the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
- Feed giraffes from a raised platform
- Learn about giraffe conservation in Kenya
- Enjoy photo opportunities with these gentle giants
- Optional walk along the Gogo River nature trail
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Kazuri Beads Women’s Factory
End your day with a visit to the Kazuri Beads Centre, a workshop and fair-trade cooperative supporting single mothers and disadvantaged women in Nairobi.
- Take a guided tour of the bead-making and pottery process
- Watch artisans handcraft and paint each bead
- Shop for authentic Kenyan jewelry, pottery, and souvenirs
- Support local women through ethical, sustainable tourism
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Drop-Off at Your Hotel or Airport
Return to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, depending on your travel plans.
