Nairobi National Park Day Tour

Nairobi National
Park Day Tour

Morning Game Drive

Track lions, rhinos and buffalo with the city skyline behind them.

Baby Elephants

Meet the orphans raised by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Culture and Craft

Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre and Kazuri Beads.

Why Choose This Tour

Day Safari at Nairobi’s Doorstep

Wildlife Without the Long Drive

The park gate is under an hour from most Nairobi hotels, so more of your day goes into game viewing.

Rhino Sanctuary

The park is one of Kenya’s most successful sanctuaries for the endangered black rhino.

Safari and Culture in One Day

Wildlife, conservation and heritage come together in a single, well-planned itinerary.

Itinerary

From Dawn Game Drive to Evening Drop-off

06:30 AM
Hotel Pickup:

Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel and heads straight to the park gate while the air is still cool.

07:00 AM
Morning Game Drive in Nairobi National Park:

Established in 1946, this is Kenya’s oldest national park. Its open grasslands and acacia scrub are home to black rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffalo, giraffes and hippos. Birders will enjoy it too, with more than 400 recorded species.

11:00 AM
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust:

Leave the park for the trust’s visiting hour, when orphaned elephant calves arrive for their feed. Keepers share the story behind each rescue and the careful work of returning them to the wild.

01:00 PM
Lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden:

Unwind over lunch at the Tamambo restaurant, surrounded by quiet, green gardens.

02:15 PM
Karen Blixen Museum:

Visit the farmhouse at the foot of the Ngong Hills where the Danish author lived from 1917 to 1931. The rooms and exhibits bring the world of Out of Africa to life.

03:30 PM
Giraffe Centre:

Meet the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes from a raised platform, feed them by hand and learn how the centre protects them.

04:30 PM
Kazuri Beads Factory:

Watch local women handcraft ceramic beads and pottery, and pick up souvenirs that support their families.

06:00 PM
Hotel Drop-off:

Your guide returns you to your hotel after a full day of wildlife and culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which animals can I see in Nairobi National Park?

The park is home to black rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos and many antelope species. Elephants are not found here, which is why the tour includes the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Why does the tour start so early?

Animals are most active in the cool early morning, and the light is softer for photography. Starting early also means you beat much of Nairobi’s traffic.

How is this different from the Full Day Nairobi City Tour?

This tour adds a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park before the conservation and heritage stops. The city tour skips the park and starts a little later.

Is this a good choice for first-time safari travellers?

Yes. It is a short, easy introduction to game viewing, with comfortable vehicles and an experienced guide. Many travellers use it to find their feet before a longer safari.

When is the best time of year for this tour?

The tour runs all year. The dry months from June to October and January to February usually give the easiest game viewing, as animals gather near water and the grass is shorter.