This 5-7 hour tour gives you the chance to visit this terrific park in the city! It’s the only one in the whole world. Nairobi N. Park boasts a large and varied wildlife population and is one of the most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries in Kenya. It was the first national park to be established in Kenya (1946).
The park has a large and diverse wildlife population including lion, leopard, buffalo, black rhino, giraffe, hippo, hyena, wildebeest, zebra, cheetah, gazelle, eland, impala, hartebeest, waterbuck, warthog, olive baboon, jackal, and ostrich.
Located only 30 minutes (10 km) south of Nairobi, however, seeing primal nature so close is an almost surreal experience!
What to do/expect
At Giraffe Centre, enjoy the sights of some of the biggest animals that wander the face of Earth. Run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW), the center’s main objective is to secure the imperiled Rothschild giraffe (Giraffa Camelopardalis Rothschild) which is found to roam about in free and protected captivity around the meadows of East Africa.
Over the years the program has had a tremendous victory, bringing about the presentation of a few reproducing varieties of Rothschild Giraffe into Kenyan national parks.
There are also various other animals around, including several tame warthogs, and a wooded 95-acre (40-hectare) nature sanctuary across the road, which is a good area for birdwatching.
Our, driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi at around 05:00hrs. Depart immediately for a road travel down to the Nairobi National Park. You shall be entering the park gate at around dawn (06:30hrs)
Once inside the park, suddenly, you will be in the midst of an African wild savannah for a 5-hour exploration experience and setting. Look out for lion, leopard, white and black rhino, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, ostrich, birdlife, and other game.
We’ll also take a guided walking tour of the hippo pool trails. Of special note; we will visit the Ivory Burning Monument – the site of the destruction of poached ivory and an important call to end this illegal behavior.
Here’s a unique and extraordinary intro to safari life, Nairobi National Park is close to the city but it’s the real deal. In sight of Nairobi’s skyline, you can spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, cheetahs, hyenas, and plenty more. At 11:30hrs, head out of the park for a short drive to Giraffe Centre.
The Giraffe Center is another must-visit for the Nairobi destination with a unique educational experience.
The endangered Rothschild’s giraffe species, which can only be found in Kenya and Uganda, is a popular attraction for tourists, who can interact with the giraffes up close in a safe and controlled sanctuary.
Upon arrival, you’ll be given a handful of pellets to feed the giraffes from a raised viewing platform.
Standing face-to-face with the adult giraffes, you can offer those pellets by hand, an unforgettable experience.
Don’t forget to look down and spot the resident warthogs.
In addition to the giraffe feeding, the Giraffe Center offers free educational talks and lectures, providing insights into the conservation efforts and the unique features of the Rothschild’s giraffe.
It’s a great opportunity to learn about these beautiful animals and the work being done to protect them.
Take a walk along the Giraffe Centre Nature Trail, located just across the road. The activity is optional and takes around 30 minutes.
Lunch or drop off at your hotel (options of restaurants for lunch: Carnivore Restaurant, Galleria both located along Langata Rd, or any other agreeable joint)
