Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Nairobi has grown from a small railway depot into East Africa’s most vibrant capital city with 4.5+ million people. Today, Nairobi is one of Africa’s top city-break destinations because it blends urban energy with wild safari experiences you can’t get anywhere else.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor, local explorer, or on a Nairobi airport layover, Nairobi day trips give you unforgettable experiences within 2 hours of the city center. From watching baby elephants to spotting lions at Nairobi National Park with the Nairobi skyline behind them, history at the Railway Museum, Karen Blixen, to feeding giraffes at Giraffe Centre & more — Nairobi has day tours for every traveler.
Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Nairobi has grown from a small railway depot into East Africa’s most vibrant capital city with 4.5+ million people. Today, Nairobi is one of Africa’s top city-break destinations because it blends urban energy with wild safari experiences you can’t get anywhere else.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor, local explorer, or on a Nairobi airport layover, Nairobi day trips give you unforgettable experiences within 2 hours of the city center. From watching baby elephants to spotting lions at Nairobi National Park with the Nairobi skyline behind them, history at the Railway Museum, Karen Blixen, to feeding giraffes at Giraffe Centre & more — Nairobi has day tours for every traveler.
Safari in the City
Black Rhino Encounters
Big Cat Sightings
Nairobi Skyline Backdrop
Exceptional Birdlife
Ivory Burning Monument
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Itinerary Highlights
Half Day
Your professional safari guide picks you up from Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport if you have a long layover. Drive south through Langata area to main gate of Nairobi National Park. Enter the 117km² park - the only national park in the world inside a capital city. Your guide starts game drive immediately because 6:30-8:30 AM is prime time for lions, cheetahs, leopards. You can also opt for an afternoon drive. Nairobi National Park has one of Kenya’s highest rhino concentrations. Spot endangered black rhinos grazing. There other herds of animals like giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hyenas and over 400 birds species including ostriches, secretary birds, eagles against the Nairobi skyline. The only Big 5 animal not resident here is elephant. The park also has unique views of wildlife with Nairobi skyscrapers and Kenyatta International Conference Centre tower in background. Stop at the historic monument where Kenya burned 105 tons of ivory in 2016 to fight poaching. Drive to Athi River section. Watch hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. If lucky, see lions drinking at riverbank. Exit through main gate and drop off at hotel or JKIA for afternoon flights. Tour ends with photos and memories of “safari in the city”.
Inclusions
Pick-up from within Nairobi
Private transportation in a custom safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
Services of a trained and experienced English-speaking driver/guide
Nairobi National Park entrance fee
Exclusions
Nairobi Animal Orphanage entrance fee: approximately USD 25 per person
Nairobi Safari Walk entrance fee: approximately USD 25 per person
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