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Wildlife and Elephant Encounters in Nairobi: Our 15 Favourites

22 park days  ·  from $20 a head

Park days here run on gate times and seasons more than on price. These 15 wildlife and elephant encounters in Nairobi are sorted so you can decide in minutes and get the booking done.

Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center - What the open-roof safari van is like
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Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

1.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 874 reviews · from $80Our pick

Start before sunrise with a four-hour safari in Nairobi National Park, then add the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads Factory. You ride in an open-roof 4x4 van with a driver-guide such as John, George, Anthony, or Junior. Expect an early start, long day, strong wildlife viewing, and extra entry fees.

“Initially, I was unsure about booking this trip, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences. I received the necessary information from the tour provider the evening before the tour, though I did have to follow up on WhatsApp to get the details. That said, we were fortunate to have an excellent guide and driver. There were only two couples in the vehicle (including us), which made the experience more comfortable and personalized. The driver was also kind enough to drop me at a different location upon request. During the safari, we spotted many lions, rhinos, and almost every possible wildlife species present in Nairobi National Park.…”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre - Four hours in Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

2.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend the day with a safari guide such as Jonathan, Harrison, Henry, or Kelvin, starting with Nairobi National Park and its lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and hippos. Then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kazuri Beads, and the Giraffe Centre. Expect a busy day, a safari van, extra entry fees, and strong conservation themes.

“It’s was Incredible & informative. Our guide Eric was phenomenal. I highly recommend him as the perfect guide”

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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park - Three hours inside Nairobi National Park
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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

3.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $176Top rated

Spend about eight hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre and Nairobi National Park with a private guide. Guides such as Albert, George, Tony, Peter, and Black Santa are praised for spotting wildlife and sharing local insight. A pop-up-roof safari vehicle, prepaid entrance fees, and Nairobi CBD pickup make this a practical choice for a short stay.

“The tour guide was so kind, He tried to show animal in the national park and drived over and over I really recommend this tour; you can experience Great Nature with this tour”

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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center - Why a private pop-up-roof vehicle changes the day
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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

4.Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $175

Spend about three hours on a private game drive in Nairobi National Park, then two hours at the Giraffe Centre. Your professional guide drives a customized vehicle with a pop-up roof, while park and centre admissions, hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included. Food and tips cost extra.

“At Nairobi National Park we saw such a diverse amount of wildlife. But the best was how many lions we saw. We saw 4 lions feasting on a kill. Then a lion sauntered through the people in vehicles and soon after another calm lion just sitting among us!!!! Wow! Guide was so kind and a great planner to make the most of the tour!”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its rescued elephants
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

5.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $23

Start early with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife appear with Nairobi’s skyline behind them. Then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre. Guides such as James and Watson are praised for spotting animals and keeping the day moving. Allow up to nine hours, not just a quick morning.

“Trip was great! Driver was on time and we had an amazing game drive - lots of action including lions mating. Highly recommend!”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its rescued elephants
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

6.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $20Best value

Start with a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Kazuri Beads and Leather Factory. Hotel pickup, an open-top van, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Watson, Douglas, and Onesmus are praised for finding wildlife and helping with park entry.

“Totally worth the money! The guide was super engaging. He was the expert in the park (he was giving hints to other guides on where to find animals) and was always on time. We say lions, rhinos, giraffes, pumbas, hyenas, hippos and much more! We went to Amboseli and saw way less wildlife. It's a gem to have such a park so close to the city. 100% recommend it.”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Centre - Karen Blixen’s house and the Ngong Hills view
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Centre

7.National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 66 reviews · from $76

Start with Karen Blixen’s former home, then watch baby elephants feed at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and meet Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. Your English-speaking guide handles Nairobi transport and can add Nairobi National Park. Plan carefully: park and attraction fees are extra, and the elephant nursery opens for only one hour daily.

“The guide was nice and helped us pay for the tickets through his phone since we didn't have the apps.”

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Nairobi national park and elephant orphanage - What the safari vehicle means for your experience
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Nairobi national park and elephant orphanage

8.Nairobi national park and elephant orphanage

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Start with a 6:30 am pickup in Nairobi for a 3.5-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at 10:30 am. Guides such as Douglas and William can help spot wildlife, while Safik may assist at the elephant sanctuary. Park and orphanage fees are extra.

“Communication before the trip was somewhat lacking, but from the moment William picked us up, he went out of his way to ensure we saw as much as possible in the park. Highlights included spotting a rhino with a baby just around one month old and witnessing lions resting after a nearby kill—truly unforgettable moments. We later transferred to Safik at the elephant sanctuary, who made sure we had an optimal viewing spot. All in all, it was a thoroughly memorable day. We truly appreciate the efforts made by everyone involved to make it so. Thank you!”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its rescued elephants
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

9.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $47

Start with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Center. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and timing, with guides such as Anthony and John praised for friendly help and sharp animal spotting. Plan extra money for park entry, animal sanctuary fees, lunch, and some pickup locations.

“Es una excursión muy entretenida. No hace falta hacer muchos kilómetros para ver una gran variedad de animales. El orfanato de elefantes y el centro de la jirafa son divertidos sobre todo si se va con niños. Nuestro guía Anthony fue muy atento y servicial. Totalmente recomendable”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Sanctuary, & Giraffe Center - Nairobi National Park: the strongest part of the day
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Sanctuary, & Giraffe Center

10.National Park, Elephant Sanctuary, & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $35

Start with an early hotel pickup and a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where rhinos, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and birds may appear. Continue to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre, with time for food and shopping. Guides such as Watson, Peter, and Anthony have led past departures.

“The day was very well organized; we were able to visit the national park, the Giraffe Centre, and the elephant sanctuary. We saw a huge number of animals ! Watson is amazing 👍🏼”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephants, Giraffes & Bomas Day Trip - What the open-roof minivan means for you
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Nairobi National Park, Elephants, Giraffes & Bomas Day Trip

11.Nairobi National Park, Elephants, Giraffes & Bomas Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · from $100

Start with an early game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center, and Bomas of Kenya. You may see lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more from an open-roof minivan. Guides speak English, German, or French, and Joseph is one guide praised for making the day personal.

“bumpy and not many animals seen in relation to the time spent.”

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Nairobi National Park, Orphanage, Giraffe & Beads Tour - 6:00 AM pickup and the early start
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Nairobi National Park, Orphanage, Giraffe & Beads Tour

12.Nairobi National Park, Orphanage, Giraffe & Beads Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Start with a 4x4 game drive in Nairobi National Park, then see rescued elephant calves, feed Rothschild’s giraffes, enjoy lunch, and visit Kobe Tough Beads or Kazuri. English-speaking guides such as Kelvin Olengugih handle the day, with hotel or airport pickup and a private group format.

“Our Tour guide Kelvin OLENGUGIH was wonderful. We saw and experienced so much. He was very patient, kind and informative. This was a GREAT tour. Highly recommend!”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its rescued elephants
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center

13.National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $37

Start with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Mamba Village, and possibly Bomas of Kenya. English-speaking guides such as George or James handle hotel or airport pickup, transport, and bottled water.

“Good tour, but you have to be aware of things. First of all, I must say that George is an amazing guide : really friendly and knowledgable about the animals and his country. He will bring you all over the best places to visit in Nairobi and you are mixed with other groups, which is fine by me. But in the description, it was written that we will visit the Bomas of Kenya, which we didn't due to lack of time. It would have been more bearable if it wasn't mentionned in the description (so I wouldn't have expected to go there). Otherwise everything was top-notch and I would recommens…”

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Nairobi National Park: & Elephant Orphanage 4X4 Jeep Tour - Morning pickup and the ride into the park
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Nairobi National Park: & Elephant Orphanage 4X4 Jeep Tour

14.Nairobi National Park: & Elephant Orphanage 4X4 Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $130

You’ll explore Nairobi National Park in an open-roof Landcruiser with an English-speaking guide, searching for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, birds, and more. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and drop-off are included. The Elephant Orphanage requires a separate advance booking, so confirm that before you go.

“This safari is one of the best I have ever done. On the one hand, Kelvin is a great guide who works hard to show you the biodiversity in the NP. On the other hand, the price-performance ratio is absolutely fine for a privately guided safari. The Nairobi skyline offers you a unique panorama and since the NP is not very large, the chances of seeing lions, buffalo and both species of rhino are very good”

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Nairobi Park, Giraffe & Elephant Orphanage with Museum Visit - Starting with wildlife at Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi Park, Giraffe & Elephant Orphanage with Museum Visit

15.Nairobi Park, Giraffe & Elephant Orphanage with Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Join a small group of up to 10 for an eight-hour Nairobi outing with an English-speaking guide such as Douglas. See wildlife in Nairobi National Park, feed Rothschild giraffes, watch rescued elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and finish at the Museum of Illusions Nairobi. Hotel pickup, drop-off, guided visits, and bottled water are included.

“Fantastic trip and fantastic guide, Douglas. We seemed to be in the right place at the right time but it was all down to him! Saw lion, buffalo, hippo, lots of giraffe, rhino and lots of antelope. Also was fantastic to see the baby rhino and all the orphaned elephants being so well cared for at the Sheldrick Centre. And the giraffes stem the Giraffe Centre were the icing on the cake of a fantastic day out. Would 110% recommendation.”

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