Safari Overview
This 1 day Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre safari is a simple way to experience some of Nairobi's best wildlife attractions without leaving the city. Start with an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage before spending time with the endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre.
The morning game drive gives you a chance to see lion, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and other wildlife against the Nairobi skyline. After the park, continue to the elephant orphanage to learn about rescued elephants and the work being done to protect them.
The day ends at the Giraffe Centre, where you can get close to Rothschild giraffes and hand-feed them under the centre's guidance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, making this a convenient option if you have only one day in Nairobi.
Best Time to Visit
Early morning is the best time for the Nairobi National Park game drive because wildlife is more active and the temperatures are cooler. The trip can be done throughout the year. Your guide will plan the timing around the opening hours of the attractions included in your visit.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel early in the morning and drive to Nairobi National Park for your morning game drive. The park is only a short drive from the city centre but feels completely different once you are inside. Keep an eye out for lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and rhino as you explore the park with your guide.
After the game drive, continue to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. Here you can see rescued baby elephants, learn how they are cared for and hear more about the work being done to protect them.
Later, visit the Giraffe Centre where you can get close to the endangered Rothschild giraffes and hand-feed them. Take your time with the giraffes before your driver takes you back to your hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
- Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park
- Private safari vehicle and driver-guide
- Visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Giraffe Centre visit and Rothschild giraffe feeding
- Bottled water throughout
- 24/7 support from Wild Safaris & Travel
Not Included
- Meals and personal expenses
- International flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities for driver-guide
- Personal purchases
Frequently Asked Questions
The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, a visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and a visit to the Giraffe Centre where you can hand-feed Rothschild giraffes.
You may see lion, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, warthog and many bird species. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but early morning is a good time to look for active animals.
Yes. At the Giraffe Centre you can get close to the endangered Rothschild giraffes and hand-feed them under the centre's guidance.
Yes. It is designed specifically for travellers with limited time in Nairobi and combines a morning safari with two of the city's best wildlife attractions in one day.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi are included. Airport pickup can also be arranged depending on your arrival and departure schedule.