1 day Nairobi National Park : A day trip to Nairobi National Park offers a thrilling wildlife experience, with the stunning backdrop of Kenya’s capital city. Just it’s a short drive from Nairobi’s bustling streets, the park’s diverse landscape of grasslands, forests is a home of the diverse numbers of wildlife, including the big four of the five mammals that is rhinos, buffaloes, lions and leopards, and among others like the giraffes.
As you explore the park’s scenic trails and the astonishing viewpoints, you will have the opportunity to spot these amazing animals up close and enjoy the unique experience of witnessing wildlife thriving in the midst of a bustling urban landscape.
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Nairobi National Park.
On the first day of the safari you will be picked up at your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 7am by your safari guide from African Vacation Safaris where you will be briefed about the one day safari, and then transferred to Nairobi National Park. The park is located in skirt of the capital city and sounds as one of the popular safari destination in Kenya to spot rhinos. There are over 100 species of mammals staying in this park.
It is home to over four of the big five species except for the elephants. Once you reach the park you will enjoy the morning game drive where you will spot a variety of the animal species lions, leopards, African buffalos, black rhinoceros, giraffes, hippopotamus, spotted hyenas, blue wildebeests, plains zebras, cheetahs, Thomson’s gazelles, Grant’s gazelles, common elands, impalas, hartebeests, waterbucks, common warthogs, olive baboons, black-backed jackals, common ostriches, and spotting various bird species including Abyssinian thrush, Corncrake, Fischer’s lovebird, Grey crowned crane, Hartlaub’s bustard, Jackson’s widowbird, Kori bustard, Lappet-faced vulture and among many others.
You will as well visit the Sheldrick Animal orphanage that is located inside the park; this a heartwarming and unforgettable experience that offers unique experience into the lives of the rescued elephants, giraffes and other animals. You will have the chance to observe these incredible creatures up close, learning about their stories of rescue and rehabilitation and witnessing the dedicated care and love provided by the orphanage’s team.
The highlight to the visit is the feeding and bathing session, where you can watch the elephnats frolic and play, and even get the chance to interact with them, thus creating lifelong memories of this especial encounter. After the morning game drive you will go for lunch in the nearby restaurant or in Nairobi.
After lunch the experience you will be transferred to the Giraffe Centre would be a perfect way to end the tour. Giraffe Centre is a delightful and interactive Kenya safari experience offering a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures.
As you feed the Rothschild’s giraffes, you will be struck by their gentle nature and curious personalities, and the center’s knowledgeable staff will provide fascinating information of biology and conservation of these amazing animals.
With the chance to feed the giraffes by hand and even receive a gentle kiss, the experience is both thrilling and heartwarming, leaving you will unforgettable memories of your encounter with these incredible creatures. After the experience you will be transferred back to your hotel that will make your safari come to the end with everlasting safari memories in your entire life.
End of 1 day Nairobi National Park
1 day Nairobi National Park Includes;
Pickup and drop-off.
Entrance Park fees.
Knowledge English speaking driver guide.
Ground transportation ‘’4x4WD safari vehicle.
Fuel.
Bottled mineral water.
Government taxes.
1 day Nairobi National Park Excludes;
International Flight.
Tips.
Personal items.
The government imposed increase of taxes and park fees.
