Discover the Wild Heart of Nairobi with a Nairobi National Park Day Tour

Nairobi National park giraffe tour
Nairobi National Park Zebras grazing
Nairobi National Park lions - day excursion
Nairobi Park ostreech
Wild animal viewing at Nairobi Orphanage -  weekend getaway
Cheetah at Nairobi Orphanage

Just a heartbeat away from the bustling city streets, Nairobi National Park offers a rare and awe-inspiring escape into untamed Africa. This iconic wildlife sanctuary — the only national park within a capital city — lets you witness majestic lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras roaming freely against the striking silhouette of Nairobi’s skyline. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and those short on time, this day trip combines thrilling game drives, up-close wildlife encounters, and powerful stories of conservation at places like the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Safari Walk Educational Centre. Experience the soul of Kenya where urban energy meets savannah spirit.

Nairobi National Park Excursion Activities

1. Game Drive Through Nairobi National Park

Embark on an exhilarating game drive across the open grasslands of Nairobi National Park, where 46 square miles of wild savannah come alive with roaming herds, predators, and birds—all within view of Nairobi’s skyline, making this the only urban wildlife park of its kind in the world.

2. Wildlife Viewing of Savannah Species

Witness classic African wildlife such as giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, elands, gazelles, and Cape buffaloes grazing freely against a backdrop that seamlessly fuses nature with the pulse of Kenya’s capital city.

3. Search for Big Cats & Rhinos

Venture deeper in search of Nairobi’s resident black rhinos and elusive lions, especially around the dramatic cliffs of Mbagathi Gorge—offering prime viewing and heart-racing moments on your city-side safari.

4. Capture Nairobi’s Skyline in the Wild

Take once-in-a-lifetime photos of zebras or giraffes roaming freely with the gleaming skyscrapers of Nairobi behind them—a surreal visual contrast between untamed nature and modern urban life.

5. Visit Hippo Pools Along the Athi River

At the southern tip of the park, enjoy a short walk to the Hippo Pools, where you may spot hippos wallowing in the water and aquatic birds dancing across the shallows in perfect harmony.

6. Tour the Nairobi Animal Orphanage

Step into the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, where compassion meets conservation. Here, sick, injured, or abandoned animals are cared for with love and prepared for reintroduction to the wild.

7. Explore the Safari Walk Educational Centre

Stroll along elevated wooden boardwalks at the Safari Walk, an immersive experience that showcases Kenya’s rich biodiversity with informative displays, indigenous flora, and up-close encounters with iconic wildlife.

8. Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (nearby)

Just outside the park, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to witness orphaned baby elephants being bottle-fed, splashing in mud baths, and gradually readied for a return to the wild—an inspiring journey of rescue, nurture, and release.

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