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This popular Nairobi day tour combines three top attractions within a short drive of the city center, perfect for travelers with limited time. Start with a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, the world's only wildlife park bordering a capital city, where you can see lion, rhino, giraffe, and zebra with skyscrapers on the horizon. Then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (open 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM only) to watch orphaned elephant calves being fed and learn about their rescue and rehabilitation. Finish at the Giraffe Centre to hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised platform and learn about conservation efforts, with the entire tour typically lasting 6–8 hours.
Experience comfortable, authentic lodges like Springlands Hotel and Serengeti Safari Lodge. These locations offer swimming pools, beautiful dining areas with local and continental dishes, and completely en-suite rooms with modern amenities.
For an upgraded experience, we offer stays at premium luxury camps like Ole Serai Luxury Camp or Gran Melia Hotel. These feature five-star service, infinity pools, spa treatments, and the absolute best vantage points over the savanna.
Begin your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi and proceed to Nairobi National Park for an exciting morning game drive.
Located just outside the city center, Nairobi National Park offers a unique safari experience where wildlife roams freely against the backdrop of Nairobis skyline. Enjoy sightings of lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of bird species during your game drive.
After the safari, continue to the renowned Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage), where you will witness rescued baby elephants during their feeding and mud bath session while learning about elephant conservation and rehabilitation efforts.
Later, proceed to the famous Giraffe Centre, home to the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Enjoy the unique opportunity to feed the giraffes from the raised observation platform and learn about wildlife conservation programs.
After the tour, you may enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant (optional) before being transferred back to your hotel or preferred drop-off location.
All three attractions are located within or immediately on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, making them easily accessible within a single day. Nairobi National Park is situated just 7 km (4 miles) south of the city center, with its main gate off Lang'ata Road. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre are both located in the Karen suburb, approximately 20 km (12 miles) southwest of central Nairobi and just a 5–10 minute drive from each other. The entire loop from the city center to the national park, then to Karen, and back covers roughly 40–50 km (25–30 miles) with driving times of 20–40 minutes between locations depending on traffic.
Highlights of the Day Tour
Travelers consistently rate this Nairobi day tour as an "unexpected gem" and "perfect for layovers," praising the incredible novelty of seeing wild lions and rhinos with city skyscrapers in the background at Nairobi National Park. The David Sheldrick elephant orphanage receives emotional, five-star reviews for its intimate one-hour feeding session and conservation work, though visitors strictly note that entry is only allowed between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM daily. The Giraffe Centre earns rave reviews for hand-feeding endangered Rothschild's giraffes, with many calling it a "joyful and family-friendly" experience.
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Sarah Johnson -
25 January, 2025This Nairobi day tour was the perfect introduction to Kenya's wildlife. Seeing lions, zebras, and giraffes against the backdrop of the city skyline was truly unforgettable. The trip to the elephant orphanage was heartbreaking but incredibly moving – a must-do for conservation lovers. Highly recommended!
David -
25 August, 2025This was a fantastic day out! Getting so close to the elephants at the sanctuary was a magical experience, and seeing rhinos at the park was the highlight of our trip. The guides were friendly and full of knowledge. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Nairobi!