Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center and Beads Center Tour

From $295 • 8 hours • MURINGA KENYA TOURS AND SAFARIS • Karen, Kenya, Nairobi • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center, and Beads Center Tour offers a comprehensive wildlife and cultural experience over eight hours in and around Nairobi. Participants will explore Nairobi National Park, home to a variety of wildlife, before visiting the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where they can learn about elephant conservation efforts and meet orphaned elephants. The tour also includes a visit to the Giraffe Center, where guests can interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes and feed them. This tour is well-suited for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone interested in conservation, providing a unique opportunity to engage with Kenya's natural heritage while supporting local projects. The small group size ensures a more personalized experience.

Inclusions

Pick up and drop off within Nairobi
Nairobi National Park Entrance fees
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Entrance fees
Giraffe Center Entrance fees
Small Group Tour
Transport in a customized tour van with a pop up roof
Professional driver guide

Exclusions

Lunch own expense(available for purchase)
Tips(option)

Itinerary

Step 1

You will be picked 6AM from your hotel/airport, Begin your tour to Nairobi National park through the main gate for a 4 hour game drive. The tour takes you to this unique wildlife sanctuary only 7 kms from the Nairobi bustling City Centre where you have chance to see 4 of the Big 5 (expect the elephant) against the back drop of the city tall buildings. Nairobi National Park Kenya's first ever National park is a unique and unspoilt wildlife haven within sight of the city's skyline. Rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, lion and plenty of antelopes and gazelles can be seen roaming in this open plains country with a section of highland forest as well as stretches of broken bush country, deep, rocky valleys and gorges with scrub and long grass. Ornithologists catch with over 300 bird species including the Secretary bird, crowned cranes, vultures, peckers and many more

Step 2

Then head to the elephant orphanage which is only open for a short period each day from 11:00 am to 12:00. Here you will learn more about the baby elephants and what led them to be orphans. You will get more information on raising them and the efforts being made to re-introduce them back to the wilderness.

Step 3

The next stop visit Kazuri or Kobe Bead Factory. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. This pottery, ceramic and bead factory employs all single mothers to make its beautiful gifts and souvenirs - which are now exported all around the world. There is a gift shop which stocks some of their wares. Please note that the workshop is closed Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, however the gift shop is open 7 days. After this, you will have about an hour for lunch (own expense).

Then proceed to giraffe center

Here you see the magnificent creatures and learn why they are endangered. You will also learn their behaviors, traits and more conservation education as you feed them and maybe get a giraffe kiss.