Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

Overview

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Our Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre tour stands out for its seamless combination of urban proximity and rich wildlife experiences. Unlike other safaris, this tour takes you into a thriving wildlife sanctuary just a short drive from the city Centre, offering a perfect escape into the wild without the need for long travel times. You'll embark on a guided game drive to see lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and more in their natural habitat. Afterward, you'll visit the Giraffe Centre, where you'll have the rare opportunity to interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about important conservation efforts. Perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Kenya's wildlife and support conservation initiatives while staying close to Nairobi.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Important Note- The remaining hours will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Drive in an open roofed safari vehicle(4X4) for game views

Professional guide/driver

Nairobi national park Entrance fees (Adult $80 U.S, Child $40 U.S) payable by card via eCitizen

Entry/Admission Sheldrick Elephant orphanage (USD 20 per Adult and USD 5 per Child)

Entry/Admission Giraffe Centre (USD 15 per Adult and USD 7 per Child)

Tips (Optional)

Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Nairobi National Park

Embark on a thrilling safari adventure just minutes away from Nairobi’s bustling city center. Our expert guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you into Nairobi National Park, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the park’s diverse wildlife. Spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and more in their natural habitat, while learning fascinating facts about the ecosystem from our knowledgeable guide. With the city skyline as a backdrop, this unique experience brings together the wild and urban worlds.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Discover the inspiring work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where orphaned elephants and rhinos are rescued, rehabilitated, and prepared for life back in the wild. Visitors can observe the animals during their feeding time and see them play, offering a heartwarming look into their journey of recovery. This experience provides a unique opportunity to learn about Kenya's wildlife conservation efforts and the dedication involved in protecting these magnificent animals.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

101 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun jeep safari day
La K,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kevin and the driver Dennis were the perfect guides to have. They were very knowledgeable and attentive. They were also patient with the shopping ladies on our tour. We got to ride in a jeep and see so many animals. We also did the giraffe and elephant portions which was super cool if you’re interested in a quick up close and personal moment because you may/will get the opportunity to touch the animals. I would definitely recommend and rebook.
Highly recommend!
xiaoxip2025,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time today! Our driver aka tour guide Henry is experienced, helpful and knowledgeable, and we are lucky to see lions! Everything went well today! Highly recommend! One tip: either prepare cash for all admission/entrance fee or buy your own ticket in advance, it’s easier to handle entrances and reduce waiting time.
Excellent for short stays in Nairobi
Climber581533,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour is well worth it for those like me that will have a short stay in Nairobi. Harrison our guide was a very nice and resourceful character. Hands down Harisson, you made up for your colleagues' inability to inform clients ahead of time that : 1) they should take passes online ahead of the day of visit to speed up the entrance process, 2) that some of the activities do not take card payments and only cash. Other than that, great fun and great way to meet people too. Highly recommend
Wonderful day in Nairobi....
M S,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful day in Nairobi. Saw several hundred wild animals, visited the baby elephant rehab center and the Rothschild giraffe center. Educational, beautiful national next to Nairobi. Ben was our guide and is simply the best
Nice tour
hey vegi,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing tour! We visited Nairobi National Park, the elephant orphanage, and the giraffe center. Tony was professional and friendly. He arrived at our hotel exactly on time for the pickup. I really liked how flexible he was during the tour he adjusted the pace depending on the animals or scenery we were most interested in. He also gave us plenty of time whenever we wanted to take pictures, which made the experience even better. Highly recommended!
Amazing Day!
stephanietA4612XV,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable. He was a great companion and guide. I highly recommend booking with this company!
Beware of scamming
Johan F,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Scamming (cheating with entrance fees, changing itinerary and taking you to lunchplace with exorbant prices where they get kick-back. Waitress even apologized…), logistics no good (late, bad communication). Then the actual itinerary is good (even better if they actually would have followed it with Cultiva farm for lunch rather than scam lunch place that was terrible) - the park, elephant orphanage and giraffe center are all worth the visit and ok to do in single day.
It was a good experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. I will definitely book them again.
Augusta Y,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was a good experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. They were on time too. That was impressive. I recommend .
A full day of amazing experiences and places
O5809XMdonnag,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour and Ben our tour guide was terrific, very professional and experienced. Even when someone on the tour was arguing about exchange rates he was calm and worked hard to bring the group back together. We loved seeing all the animals at the park and Ben was able to squeeze in a last minute sighting of some lions before getting the group to the elephant orphanage just on time with some skillful driving! The tour was well organised and we enjoyed visiting Kobe Beads and the Giraffe centre. The traffic at the end of the tour was terrible, but Ben was patient and skillful in navigating it all! Highly recommend this tour!
Nice Tour but Disorganized
log24,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Saw all of the sights. Highlights were the Sheldrick Elephant orphanage, seeing a mom and baby rhino and the delicious Cultiva restaurant. Others on the tour were pleasant to talk to although we asked them all the questions. Unfortunately the arrival at the park gates in the morning was super chaotic. Took over an hour to enter. Our van was pulled out of the queue and forced to go to the end of line for unexplained reasons. No water was onboard the van. Mandatory cash payments were inconvenient given the amounts involved. Ate as a group at Cultiva but would have preferred to dine by ourselves. Long pauses were necessary at each paid stop while the driver showed something on his phone to the person at the entry gates.