City escape · Family favourite

Nairobi National Park Day Trip

1 day from $160 per person All-inclusive Private guide Nairobi pickup
Wildlife in Nairobi National Park with the city skyline behind

Overview

The trip in one breath.

Nowhere else on earth can you photograph lions with skyscrapers on the horizon. This full day combines a proper game drive in Nairobi National Park with the capital's two most loved wildlife projects — perfect for layovers, first-timers and families.

Best time: Year-round; morning game drives offer the best light and activity.

Itinerary

Day by day.

  • Day 1

    Game drive, baby elephants & giraffes

    Early pickup for a morning game drive among rhino, giraffe, buffalo and — with luck — lion. Continue to the elephant orphanage for the public visiting hour, have lunch, then hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre before your hotel drop-off.

What's covered

Included & not included.

Included

  • Park & sanctuary entry fees
  • Transport with pop-up roof vehicle
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Drinking water
  • Nairobi hotel pickup & drop-off

Not included

  • Lunch (guide will suggest good options)
  • Drinks, tips & souvenirs
  • Foster-an-elephant donations (optional)

Questions

Good to know.

Is this suitable for a layover?

Yes — with roughly 8–9 hours between flights it works well. We monitor your flight and plan pickup accordingly.

Will children enjoy it?

Very much: short drives, baby elephants and giraffe feeding make this our most family-friendly day.

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Pairs well with.

from $160per person
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