Kenya attraction

Nairobi

The only capital city with a national park on its doorstep.

About this place

Nairobi is the arrival point for almost every Kenyan itinerary, and it deserves a day rather than a transfer. Nairobi National Park runs right up against the city boundary, with rhino, lion and giraffe photographed against a skyline. The Sheldrick elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre are both working conservation operations rather than attractions built for visitors.

What to do

Nairobi National Park half-day game drive

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphan elephant visit

Giraffe Centre for Rothschild giraffe

Karen Blixen Museum

Kazuri bead workshop

Practical information

The Sheldrick public visit is a single fixed hour each day and has to be booked ahead. Traffic is the binding constraint on any Nairobi day plan, so allow far more transfer time than the distance suggests.

Combine with

Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru and Naivasha

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Nairobi City, Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage Day Tour
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Nairobi City, Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage Day Tour

1 Day (day trip). Nairobi city, Karen, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum.

  • Professional guide
  • road transfers in air-conditioned safari vehicle
  • bottled water
★ 0.0 1 Day (day trip)
$350.00
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Safari
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Safari

1 Day (day trip). Nairobi National Park, Athi plains, Nairobi city skyline.

  • Professional guide
  • road transfers in air-conditioned safari vehicle
  • bottled water
★ 0.0 1 Day (day trip)
$350.00
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Major airlines include: South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Airlink, Fastjet, and British Airways (via Johannesburg). Connections are available from Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and other hubs.

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