Full-Day Nairobi Safari & Wildlife Conservation Experience
Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre & Lunch Tour
The Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre
& Lunch Tour combines a wildlife game drive, two of
Nairobi's best-known conservation experiences and lunch within one
organised day tour.
Begin with a professionally guided morning game drive in
Nairobi National Park, continue to the elephant conservation
experience, visit the Giraffe Centre to learn about
Rothschild's giraffes, and enjoy lunch as part of your Nairobi
sightseeing itinerary.
This tour is particularly suitable for international visitors who
want to experience several of Nairobi's wildlife highlights without
arranging separate tours and transportation for each attraction.
What Do You Experience on This Nairobi Day Tour?
The itinerary combines four experiences:
a Nairobi National Park game drive, an Elephant Orphanage
visit, the Giraffe Centre and lunch. Transportation between
the different stops is coordinated as part of the tour, making it
easier to experience several Nairobi attractions within the same day.
What Wildlife Can You See in Nairobi National Park?
Nairobi National Park provides opportunities to see
lions, black rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas,
ostriches, antelopes and numerous bird species.
The park is also known for the distinctive contrast between African
savannah wildlife and Nairobi's city skyline.
Wildlife moves freely within the park, and individual sightings
cannot be guaranteed.
Can You See Rhinos in Nairobi National Park?
Yes. Nairobi National Park is an important rhino conservation
area and offers opportunities to search for rhinoceros during
the morning game drive. Sightings depend on the natural movements of
wildlife within the park.
What Happens at the Elephant Orphanage?
The elephant conservation experience introduces visitors to the
rescue, care and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants in
Kenya. Guests can learn about the elephants and the
conservation work involved in preparing them for their future in
the wild.
Does the Elephant Orphanage Need to Be Booked in Advance?
Advance booking is strongly recommended because
visitor access is controlled and availability can be limited.
Travellers should provide their preferred travel date and
the full names of all participants when making a reservation
so the necessary arrangements can be confirmed.
What Do You Experience at the Giraffe Centre?
The Giraffe Centre provides an opportunity to observe
giraffes at close range while learning about giraffe conservation
in Kenya. The centre is particularly associated with the conservation
of the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.
Can You Visit Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre in One Day?
Yes. This tour is specifically organised to combine
Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe
Centre within one itinerary, with lunch included as part of
the day's programme.
The exact sequence and timing may depend on traffic, attraction
schedules, confirmed elephant visit arrangements and other operational
conditions on the day.
Is Lunch Included?
Lunch forms part of this tour itinerary.
Travellers should check the current package inclusions when booking
for details of the restaurant, meal arrangements, drinks and any
items that may be payable separately.
Who Is This Nairobi Day Tour Best For?
This combination tour is suitable for
first-time visitors, families, couples, solo travellers,
photographers, business travellers and international visitors
who want to experience wildlife and conservation during a day in Nairobi.
Can You Be Picked Up from a Nairobi Hotel or Airport?
Pickup and return arrangements can be coordinated from
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport,
Nairobi CBD and major Nairobi hotels, as well as agreed
accommodation in areas including Westlands, Upper Hill, Gigiri,
Karen, Langata, Lavington and Kilimani.
Why Book This Nairobi Combination Tour Direct?
Booking directly with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya allows
travellers to coordinate the national park game drive, elephant visit,
Giraffe Centre, lunch and local transportation through one
Nairobi-based tour operator rather than arranging the different
experiences separately.
Book the Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre
& Lunch Tour directly with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya:
Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum & Carnivore Lunch – Full-Day Tour
- All Nairobi icons in one day: wild game viewing, baby elephants, giraffe encounters, colonial history, and a famous feast.
- Prime wildlife time: dawn game drive in Nairobi National Park when animals are most active.
- Seamless logistics: timed entry at Sheldrick (11:00–12:00), prebooked admissions, and smooth routing.
- Comfort your way: choose a private 4x4 Land Cruiser or value minivan—both with pro driver-guides.
Tour Overview
Make the most of a single day in Nairobi with a perfectly paced itinerary that combines
big-game viewing inside Nairobi National Park, a heart-warming visit to the
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, hand-feeding at the
Giraffe Centre, and a step back in time at the Karen Blixen Museum—
capped with a legendary Carnivore Restaurant lunch.
Itinerary Breakdown
6:00 AM – Pick-Up & Transfer
- Meet your guide at your hotel, residence, or JKIA arrivals.
- Board a comfortable Land Cruiser (pop-up roof) or safari minivan.
6:30–9:30 AM – Nairobi National Park Game Drive
- Three hours of prime game viewing with city skyline vistas.
- Look for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, ostriches, and more.
11:00 AM – David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Public viewing hour (11:00–12:00 only): watch bottle-feeding and playful mud baths.
- Learn about rescue stories and rewilding efforts from the keepers.
12:30 PM – Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant
- Feast on a classic African barbecue buffet with salads and desserts.
- Note: Drinks are payable separately.
2:00 PM – Giraffe Centre
- Hand-feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes from the raised platform.
- Browse the conservation exhibit and gift shop.
3:30 PM – Karen Blixen Museum
- Tour the author’s former farmhouse (“Out of Africa”) and gardens.
- Hear stories from Nairobi’s early colonial era.
~6:00 PM – Drop-Off
- Return transfer to your hotel/residence or JKIA for onward flights.
Timeline at a glance (may adjust for traffic/entry slots)
- 06:00 Pick-up → 06:30–09:30 Game drive → Transit → 11:00–12:00 Sheldrick → 12:30–13:45 Carnivore → 14:00–15:00 Giraffe Centre → 15:30–16:30 Karen Blixen → ~18:00 Drop-off
✅ What’s Included
- Hotel/airport pick-up & drop-off
- Full-day services of a professional English-speaking guide
- Game drive in a 4x4 Land Cruiser (pop-up roof) or safari minivan
- All entrance fees: Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum
- Bottled water during the tour
- Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant (food only; drinks extra)
❌ Not Included
- Drinks at Carnivore Restaurant
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Optional Upgrades
- Private Tour: ideal for families or friends; flexible pacing and photo stops.
- Multi-language guide: French, German, or Spanish (on request).
- Vehicle upgrade: guaranteed private 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Important Notes
- Sheldrick is capacity-controlled: the public session is 11:00–12:00 only and must be reserved in advance. If tickets are sold out, we’ll propose an alternative stop or re-sequence the day.
- ID required: carry your passport or valid photo ID for park entry verification.
- What to wear/bring: comfortable closed shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, camera/binoculars.
- Plastic ban: single-use plastic carrier bags are prohibited in parks; please avoid bringing them.
- Solo travellers: check scheduled departures on the main website before booking—no refunds if no group is available to join.
- Flow may vary: order and timing can change due to traffic, weather, or attraction capacity—your guide will optimise the day.
Ready to see Nairobi’s wild side (and taste the famous Carnivore)?
Lock in your date now—this all-in-one Nairobi classic sells out on popular days.
One Day in Nairobi? Experience a Safari, Elephants, Giraffes & Lunch
If you want to experience more of Nairobi's wildlife in a single day,
this combination tour brings together a Nairobi National Park
game drive, the Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre and lunch
in one organised itinerary.
Begin with a morning safari in Nairobi National Park,
searching for lions, black rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas
and other wildlife against the unusual backdrop of Nairobi's skyline.
Then continue your day with two very different wildlife conservation
experiences.
From Wildlife in the Park to Conservation Up Close
After your game drive, learn about the
rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants before
continuing to the Giraffe Centre, where you can observe
giraffes at close range and learn about the conservation of the
Rothschild's giraffe.
Why Choose the Combination Tour?
Instead of booking several individual activities and arranging transport
between them, this tour coordinates the day's experiences for you.
It is particularly convenient for international visitors,
families, couples, solo travellers and first-time visitors to Nairobi
who want to make the most of one sightseeing day.
Elephant Visit Availability Is Limited – Book Ahead
Access to the elephant experience is controlled and availability can
be limited. Advance booking is strongly recommended.
Please provide the full names of all participants and your
preferred travel date when booking so the required arrangements
can be confirmed.
Lunch Is Part of the Day
The itinerary also includes time for lunch, allowing
you to relax between the day's wildlife experiences. Check the current
package details when booking for the applicable meal inclusions and
any items payable separately.
Book Direct with a Nairobi-Based Tour Operator
Booking directly with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya means
your game drive, conservation visits, lunch itinerary and local
transportation can be coordinated through one Nairobi-based operator.
Pickup can be arranged from major Nairobi hotels, Nairobi CBD, JKIA,
Wilson Airport and agreed accommodation within Nairobi, subject to
the confirmed itinerary.
One day. One organised itinerary. A national park safari, rhinos
and lions in the wild, rescued elephants, Rothschild's giraffes
and time for lunch.
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