Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum & Carnivore Lunch – Full-Day Tour

Duration: ~9 hours |
Start Time: 6:00 AM |
Tour Type: Private or Small Group |
Transport: 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser (pop-up roof) or Safari Minivan |
Pick-Up: Included (hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) |
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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.