Nairobi National Park - Half Day
Introduction
Nairobi National Park is the only wildlife park in the world located within a capital city — a true African wilderness set against the dramatic backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline. This half-day tour offers a perfect escape for travelers with limited time, giving you the chance to enjoy an authentic game drive and spot iconic African wildlife without leaving the city.
Expect to see lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, antelopes, and a rich variety of birdlife.
Duration: Approx. 4–5 Hours
Departure: Early Morning (6:00 AM) or Afternoon (2:00 PM)
Start/End: Nairobi (Hotel/Airport Pick-up & Drop-off)
Excursion Highlights
- Watch baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Elephant Orphanage)
- Hand-feed Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
- Discover African beadwork at the Kazuri Beads Factory
- Step into Kenya’s colonial and cultural history at the Karen Blixen Museum
- Perfect excursion for travelers with limited time in Nairobi
Excursion Itinerary
Pick-Up from Your Hotel/Airport
Your driver-guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a short briefing, you proceed to the park, located just 15–20 minutes from the city.
3–4 Hour Game Drive in Nairobi National Park
Enter Nairobi National Park for an exciting game drive across open savannah, acacia woodland, and riverine habitats.
Wildlife Highlights:
- Lions and occasionally leopards
- Black and white rhinos (the park is a rhino sanctuary)
- Giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests
- Cheetahs (occasionally spotted)
- Over 400 species of birds
- Scenic viewpoints and the famous Nairobi skyline backdrop
Your guide will help you locate wildlife and share insights about animal behavior and conservation efforts.
Optional Stop: Ivory Burning Monument
Visit the historic site where Kenya publicly burned confiscated ivory as a stand against poaching — a symbolic conservation landmark.
Drop-Off
After your game drive, you will exit the park and be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or airport — ending your half-day adventure.
Contact Us
For more information or booking enquiries, get in touch with the below contacts:
- +254 715 250 805
- +254 748 061 515
- [email protected]
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Safari Includes
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Transport in a comfortable safari vehicle
- Park entry fees
- Hotel/Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Guided game drive
- Bottled water
Safari Excludes
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities (boat ride, balloon safari, village visits)
- Travel insurance
- Drinks not included in the meal plan