Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour
Description
Experience the chance to see the big FIVE (5) in this special tour. Visit the Nairobi National Park, elephant orphanage and feed the giraffes at the giraffes centre. This package is not only affordable but gives you liberty to explore the attraction site of your choice. Kick off the morning with the untamed wilderness of Nairobi National Park, a rare city-based reserve teeming with lions, giraffes, and rhinos against the backdrop of city skyscrapers. From the wild to the gentle, we’ll then whisk you to the elephant sanctuary which is a must-visit. At the giraffe center, where endangered Rothschild giraffes stretch their long necks for a friendly pet and treat. Dive deep into Nairobi’s multifaceted beauty, all in one unforgettable day!"
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Itinerary
Nairobi, the worlds only wildlife capital is home to the Nairobi National Park. Being the only protected wildlife area in the world within a city, this park offers one the opportunity to see at least four of the big five which include Lions, Rhinos(both black & white), Buffalos, and the elusive rare Leopard. If you have limited stay in Nairobi , lay over or as well on a vacation to Nairobi, then this park is strategic to have a taste of what Kenya has to offer. Land at the airport , lay over, have your safari to the park on the same day and back to the airport for your next flight! An early morning departure, where possible, ideally means cool temperatures and chances of sporting free-roaming animals in the savanna. The pop-up safari vehicle will give you the perfect view of Nairobi capital skyline and skyscrapers at the backdrop of your safari! Get to visit the historic ivory & rhino horn burning site located inside the park. Optional baby elephants visit at will. See them get milk.
After the option visit to the elephant orphanage and enjoying a captivationg game drive, proceed to Giraffe centre where you will learn more about the conversation efforts to conserve an endangered species of giraffe known as the Rothschild Giraffe. The Giraffe Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organisation. Their main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe. Before the giraffes you can as well have lunch then proceed to the giraffe centre.
Understand and appreciate conservation works at the Sheldrick wildlife trust. The Nairobi nursery rescues and rehabilitates this baby tuskers & re-integrates them back in the wild after 3 years at the ithumba reintegration unit north of Tsavo east. This is a jewel visit and a must visit for anyone who appreciates wildlife and the importance of conserving this critical species for our future generations.
(OPTIONAL) You will then be driven to the Kobe Tough Beads and Leather. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment center for the community. The center was started by women who formerly worked for Kazuri beads factory when it shut down during the pandemic. This was reprieve for them as they could continue to provide for their families. You then have the option of being driven to lunch and then to your hotel then later be dropped at the hotel.
(OPTIONAL) After exciting beads factory tour, we are happy to take you at your pleasure to utamaduni crafts center, otherwise we will proceed to your drop off. The best African craft shop in Nairobi, Utamaduni is a must to drop into on the way to some of the exciting venues in Nairobi's green suburb of Karen/Langata, known for the famous writer, Karen Blixen's original farm with beautiful views of the Ngong hills. Incorporate a visit to this unique house of crafts on the day of your visit Nairobi. The shop, a converted Kikuyu house with 18 shops, is a treasure trove of African crafts, antiques and art, with friendly staff to assist and help pack or ship if needed. After shopping stop and have refreshments in the large, beautiful garden restaurant and if you are a bird watcher the many exotic birds will keep you entertained. Make sure you make Utamaduni a part of your Kenya holiday itinerary. After such a colorful day we will drop you to your hotel or airport to catch your flight.
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Pickup also done from Apartments, Airbnb and Residence in Nairobi.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Kindly note that conservation park fee to Nairobi National park is paid through the E-CITIZEN ONLINE PLATFORM. If you need help contact us for assistance to guide you in making the payment.
- Bring CASH for paying the elephant orphanage entry
Reviews(62)
Our family—including three children under 6 and my parents—had the BEST three days in Nairobi with Kelvin! He helped kick off our Kenya trip and set the bar incredibly high for the rest of our vacation. Everything was seamless from start to finish. Kelvin went above and beyond to make sure our boys had an amazing time. Even our autistic son, who can be slow to warm up to new people, quickly connected with him. Kelvin was incredibly patient, kind, and wonderful with all of our children. He is extremely knowledgeable and made sure we had the best experience everywhere we went. From finding the perfect spot to watch the elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to sharing insights throughout each tour, he truly made every stop memorable. For reference, we booked day tours to Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Beads, Hells Gate National Park, and Lake Naivasha. Every excursion was well organized and exceeded our expectations. The next time we visit Kenya, we will book our entire trip with Kelvin—from multi-day safaris to lodging and everything in between. We can't recommend him highly enough!
An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish! Everything was so well organized, and carefully planned. Everyone along our journey was kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We saw so many incredible animals, learned about important conservation efforts and made memories that will last a lifetime. This was an incredibly affordable experience, which far exceeded our expectations.
Thank you for your gracious review. We are happy you had a fantastic, fabulous holiday with us! This shows our passions and dedication in what we do. Indeed its an amazing and effecient tour that is well structured and executed. A true picture of rustic nature tours. Welcome again as always! Thank and see you soon!
Kelvin was an amazing tour guide. He knew how to find so many animals, and really knew Nairobi National Park very well. He was on time, and kept in touch via WhatsApp as to his ETA. His vehicle was also very new, and the seats were comfortable. He also had cold water available for us, and blankets on board. We were able to pay all of the Park fees with our credit cards, so you do not have to carry so much cash with you. Also, when we went to the Sheldrick animal orphanage, he walked us in and got us situated at a good spot for an amazing view of the baby elephants. So many other Tour guides just dropped their people off at the front gate and left them on their own. Thanks Kelvin! Kelvin hooked us up with a private tour at the giraffe center. We were able to feed the giraffes and learn so much about them. Shout out to SHALI as a wonderful guide at the giraffe center. Also, Kelvin was so knowledgeable about all the animals we saw, including little tidbits about each one as we went along. Amazing knowledge, friendly demeanor, and excellent at finding animals. Definitely five stars, we would go again.
Dear Maria, Thank you for your gracious review. We are happy you had a fantastic, fabulous holiday with us! This shows our passions and dedication in what we do. Indeed its an amazing and effecient tour that is well structured and executed. A true picture of rustic nature tours. Welcome again as always! Thank and see you soon!
Thanks to Douglas for an amazing tour. We choose the 4 wheel jeep and it was worth it as roads were very bumpy. Our day was very well organized and we enjoyed every moment. We saw plenty of wildlife and learnt alot. Asante Sana
Dear David, Thank you for your gracious review. We are happy you had a fantastic, fabulous holiday with us! This shows our passions and dedication in what we do. Indeed its an amazing and effecient half day tour that is well structured and executed. A true picture of rustic nature tours. Welcome again as always! Thank and see you soon!
We thoroughly enjoyed our Nairobi tour! This was the perfect way to see many of the city highlights on a tight timeframe. Our tour guide, Nicole, was prompt and professional! She managed to get us right in front of the animals in Nairobi National Park, including seeing rhinos. We loved the stops at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center. The Kobe Tough Bead and Leather stop was also a hit with our family! Before booking our tour, we were allowed to select a restaurant of our choosing when booking the after requesting, which made it extremely nice to be able to set our own itinerary. The tour company provided us with the time to make a reservation, which worked perfectly into our schedule the day of our tour. Picking a day tour of Nairobi can be daunting with so many choices, but I can tell you you won't regret cooking with Rustic Nature Tours! Asante sana, Nicole - we had a phenomenal day because of you!
Dear Megan, Thank you for your gracious review. We are happy you had a fantastic, fabulous holiday with us! This shows our passions and dedication in what we do. Indeed its an amazing and effecient half day tour that is well structured and executed. A true picture of rustic nature tours. Welcome again as always! Thank and see you soon!
The experience was carefully curated. From Nairobi National Park to the Elephant Orphanage that’s located inside the park and the complimentary location then to the Giraffe Center. It was an activity packed day and we got to see so much in just that one day of exploring. If you want to make the most of the time you have in Nairobi, I’d definitely recommend this tour!
If you are looking for a top tier tour company, I would highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours. We were fortunate to have Calvin as our guide, an excellent birder who was very knowledgeable about where to find both the unique birds and animals in Nairobi National Park. He is professional, organized, and quite personable. He even surprised us with a beautiful outdoor lunch cafe that was teaming with birds.
Kelvin was outstanding! Great pacing and Nairobi national Park is a hidden gem. But our guide, Kelvin really made the day.
Kelvin was an amazing tour guide. He spotted so many animals that we would have missed. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, Nairobi and Kenya. He was as excited to see the animals as we were. He made sure that we had the best experience. Kelvin took to the most wonderful place for lunch. It truly was an amazing experience. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour.
We had a great time, Kelvin was very knowledgable about all the animals we saw, (including about birds!!), took us to a lovely place for lunch and made sure we got the best views at the elephant trust. Highly recommend booking with him.
