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Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour

1. Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour

Explore the Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and Kazuri Bead factory on a tour from Nairobi. See baby elephants, feed majestic giraffes, and learn about the craftsmanship behind locally-produced beads and pottery. Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi and make your first stop at the Giraffe Center. Admire these creatures as they roam in a semi-wild state. Learn about conservation efforts and have a chance to feed these gentle giants. Continue on to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a sanctuary brimming with adorable baby elephants eagerly awaiting their nourishing meals. As you wander through the center, be enchanted by the sight of these playful pachyderms frolicking in the water. Watch as the youngest among them are tenderly fed, followed by the 2-3-year-olds, who are now adept at self-feeding. Marvel at their dexterity as they deftly grasp their colossal milk bottles with their trunks. Your final stop will take you to the captivating Kazuri Beads Factory. Behold the exquisite craftsmanship displayed in the stunning beads and pottery, meticulously handcrafted by local women. Get dropped off back at your hotel in Nairobi at the end of the tour.

From Nairobi: 3-Day/2-Night Maasai Mara Group Safari

2. From Nairobi: 3-Day/2-Night Maasai Mara Group Safari

Take a 3-day tour to discover the Masai Mara Reserve, the most popular tourist destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley, the reserve is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration, involving over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November, a phenomenal spectacle that can only be seen in the Maasai Mara. Most visitors will have the opportunity to spot one of the Big 5—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. Day 1: Get picked up from your hotel in Nairobi city center at 8:00 a.m, then drive to Maasai Mara Nature Reserve. Pass the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking views. Arrive in time for lunch after check-in at your camp. In the evening depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Miti Mingi/ Rhino camp. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner. Stay overnight in a big, private tent that has a bed, linen, shower, and toilet inside. Mosquito nets and a hot shower in the evening are provided. Day 2: Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. Enjoy picnic lunches in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty and splendor. This day you will go all the way to the river where the wildebeest cross into Mara from Serengeti. All year round there are lots of resident Hippos and crocodiles sited at the banks of Mara river. After the game drive, you will return back to the camp for dinner, merriment and overnight. Day 3: Enjoy your breakfast, check . Journey to Nairobi where upon arrival you will be dropped back at your city center accommodation. Option: Upgrade your tour to include a hot air balloon ride. Get picked up by the balloon safari vehicle and drive to the launching area. Drift over the park as you view the animals, take in the amazing sunrise with a buffet breakfast and champagne. Alternatively, include an evening visit to the local Masai village for a cultural tour. Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local people.

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

3. Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

Your 40-minute trip to Nairobi National Park will be in an open-roofed van, allowing you the best opportunity to see the spectacular views of the wilderness on the way there. Upgrade to the private open-sided jeep option for more comfort and to go deeper into the bush.  Your professional and experienced guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and give you an informative overview of the game drive.  Once you arrive at Nairobi National Park, you'll start your 4-hour game drive in the same open-roofed van, perfect for getting a 360-degree view of the scenery. Keep your eyes peeled in search of lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, jackal, and many other animals. You should easily spot the monkeys near the gate - have your camera ready to catch these playful creatures. Standing, you'll be able to spot animals from afar in their natural habitats.  After a half-day on this exciting safari adventure, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.

From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Tour

4. From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey starting from your Nairobi hotel. Prepare to be captivated as you venture the renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a sanctuary filled with adorable baby elephants eagerly awaiting their nourishing meals. Stroll through the sanctuary and be enchanted by the sight of these playful pachyderms frolicking in the water, joyfully guzzling their milk, and revealing their unique individual stories. Witness an endearing spectacle as the youngest among them are tenderly fed, followed by the 2-3-year-olds who have become adept at self-feeding. Marvel at their dexterity as they skillfully grasp their massive milk bottles with their trunks, effortlessly savoring gallons of milk in no time. Continue your awe-inspiring expedition to the Giraffe Center, a haven where majestic giraffes roam freely in a semi-wild environment. Immerse yourself in their world, exploring their fascinating behaviors, distinctive traits, and the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to their protection. Brace yourself for an extraordinary encounter as you get the chance to feed these gentle giants, forging a connection that will leave a lasting impression. Before bidding farewell to this remarkable journey, your final destination will take you to the captivating Kazuri Beads Factory. Witness the exquisite craftsmanship displayed in the stunning beads and pottery, painstakingly handcrafted by talented African women. Let yourself be enchanted by the vibrant colors and intricate designs, with each piece narrating a story of heritage and artistry. With cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for Kenya's majestic wildlife and cultural treasures, you will be transported back to Nairobi, carrying the essence of this extraordinary experience forever in your heart

Nairobi: National Park, Baby Elephant, & Giraffe Center Tour

5. Nairobi: National Park, Baby Elephant, & Giraffe Center Tour

Following an early pickup from your accommodation in Nairobi, take a short ride to the Nairobi National Park going straight for an adventurous game drive. Discover the park and all its major animals. Experience the sight of wildlife grazing majestically against the backdrop of the city skyline. The game drive will run up to 11:00 AM. After, head to the Giraffe Center, a nonprofit organization that helps educate people about endangered animals and environmental protection. Learn about giraffes from the guides and have the option to feed them by hand under the supervision of trained staff. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant and rhino orphanage inside the western end of Nairobi National Park offers a wonderful opportunity to see baby elephants being fed milk from bottles. The keepers will give you a lecture on each of them, explaining their names and the stories of how they were orphaned. It’s a great place to go and adopt a baby elephant.

Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

6. Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

Spend 4 days exploring the sweeping Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most diverse ecosystems, and Lake Nakuru, home to pink flamingos and the rare white rhino. Spot Africa’s Big Five game animals, enjoy sunsets over the savanna, and camp out in spacious tents on the reserve. Day 1Start early with pickup from your hotel and drive to Maasai Mara. Your first stop will be at a viewpoint with breathtaking views over the Great Rift Valley, before continuing to a traveler's motel for lunch. Check-in to the campground late in the afternoon, then drive out for a sunset game viewing. Dig-in to a buffet dinner back at the campground and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Get settled in your spacious self-contained tent, complete with a bed, bathroom, and hot water and electricity in the evening. Day 2Drive out into the reserve for a full day of exploring as you search for the Big Five. Optionally, start the day with an early morning balloon safari to admire the Mara form the air. Pause under the shade of the croton trees for a picnic lunch and admire the park's expansive plains. In the afternoon, reach the Mara river, the site of the annual wildebeest migration, and see the hippos and crocodiles lying along its banks. Return to camp for the evening or, optionally, visit the local Maasai village for a cultural tour and a chance to learn about the community. Day 3After an early breakfast, check out and Head to Lake Nakuru and stop for lunch in the local town before continuing to your accommodation for the night. Day 4Start with another early breakfast and depart for Nakuru National Park for a 3-hour game drive. The park is home to a sanctuary for black and rare white rhinos, as well as flocks of pink flamingos that live at the lake’s edge. To finish the tour, make your way back to Nairobi. Stop for lunch on the way before you are dropped-off back at your hotel in the city.

Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

7. Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

Nairobi National Park is situated 6 miles (10 km) from the heart of Kenya’s capital. Established in 1946, it has 44 square miles (114 square km) of pristine savanna with a large population of migratory game animals. For the half-day tour, after being picked up at your hotel early in the morning at 6 AM, head towards Nairobi National Park, arriving at around 6:30 AM. From there, take an exciting 4-hour game drive through the park. Stay on the lookout for many species of game animals, including black rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest, as well as countless species of wild birds. The park’s open border on its southeast perimeter allows a corridor for the natural migration of game animals during the seasonal rains. Don’t miss this chance to get up close with some of Kenya's amazing wildlife! Other attractions include the ivory burning site monument and walking trails at hippo pools. Following the 4-hour game viewing drive, head back to Nairobi and get dropped off at your hotel. Please note the National Park tour is 5 hours in total. Extend your trip by choosing the full-day tour option, which includes additional visits to the giraffe center, with lunch included at the tamarind. This option also includes a trip to the Karen Blixen Musuem then return back to the hotel and Pick up again at 7 PM to watch a dance show and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Get transferred back to your hotel in Nairobi at the end of the tour at around 11 PM.

Nairobi: Karen Blixen, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center

8. Nairobi: Karen Blixen, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center

We begin by picking you up from your hotel/apartment/home or home within Nairobi then drive to the Karen blixen museum house where the coffee farmer/settler and author of out of Africa lived from 1914 to 1931. The Museum house remains a serene environment that seems to belong to the past, surrounded by a tranquil garden and indigenous forest, with a splendid view of Karen’s beloved Ngong Hills. She honors the hills with the phrase ‘I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills’. Farm tools including a tractor from that period, wagons, ploughs and an original coffee processing factory equipment form part of this rich collection, as outdoors exhibits. The well maintained luscious green gardens offer the best setting for all outdoor events include weddings and wedding receptions, corporate galas and team building. In line with Karen’s passion for art, we support local and upcoming artists at the Karen’s Art Corner. Guided tours are offered continuously throughout the day by our well trained multilingual guides. After Blixen, our guide will drive to the David sheldrick wildlife trust which happens only one hour per day as from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon everyday. We shall have a lunch break after elephant orphanage at local restaurant or tourist hotel within (your choice) Later on, you visit Giraffe center which is about 15 minutes from the elephant orphanage . After giraffe center our guide will drop you to your hotel or place of your choice within nairobi.

Nairobi: Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

9. Nairobi: Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

These two of Nairobi's top attractions give you the best experience within a few hours. get to know how these orphans are rescued and natured before they are released back into the wild. Enjoy feeding the giraffes and being close to them which will make your day. You will be picked up at 9;30 am then pass through the city line with the history of the city then arrive at the David Sheldrick wildlife trust at 10:20 a.m. With your reservations ready-made, you will enter to the sanctuary, and in a few minutes, the guiding will start at 11 am. The guide from the sanctuary will explain each and every elephant, where he was rescued from, the cause of the mother's death, and more history behind each of them. This last only for 1 hour till noon. After 12 noon, you will get back to the car and then head to Giraffe Center which is only 15 minutes from the elephant orphanage. Explore this sanctuary for endangered species of giraffes called the Roth child. Here, you will learn the difference between the 3 different species and learn why this species was going to extinct. Enjoy the feeding under the guidelines of the guides from the sanctuary for 1hour. After having a good experience from the sanctuary, will be now a good time to break for lunch before being dropped back to your place of stay with lifetime memories.

From Nairobi: Amboseli National Park Day Trip & Game Drive

10. From Nairobi: Amboseli National Park Day Trip & Game Drive

We will start our trek early at 5.a.m on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, crossing the African savannah. We’ll soon take in a luminous Kenya sunrise lighting up a countryside of homesteads and brightly outfitted Maasai herdsmen with their cattle. Within 3 – 4 hours we will arrive and start the adventure with our first game drive. With Mt. Kilimanjaro as our background (weather permitting), you’ll see the herds of protected elephants, many sporting immense ivory tusks. For even more wildlife viewing, we’ll take a ride up to Observation Hill. This vantage point will give us an overall vista of the entire park. Check out the swamps below where the elephants gather daily. You can also walk about the hill as it’s one of the few places in the park you can explore on foot. The birdlife is also abundant in Amboseli, especially around the swamp and marshlands of the park. You’ll find raptors and also water birds like pelican, Pink flamingoes, crake and kingfisher and others. Another unique feature here is the indigenous Maasai people who live within the park’s borders. If you’d like you can take an optional visit with the Maasai to meet them and learn about their culture and lifestyle (time permitting) We’ll settle in at Amboseli serena lodge for lunch, one of the nicest restaurants in the park at around 12.30 p.m. and enjoy a sumptuous lunch or you may carry your own picnic lunch to be enjoyed at the observation hill. After lunch we shall have a short enroute game drive of the day. This will be a shorter tour, but we may spot elephants roaming from the marshes as they tend to later in the day. Having taken in the best of Amboseli, we head back to the highway and to the capital city of Nairobi, arriving in the evening. This has been a full day of sights, sounds, magnificent wildlife and a glimpse into the safari life in Africa.

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Agreed pick up from the hotel was super punctual. Arrived at the park you have to wait a short time before you can drive in, first you have to pay the entrance fee (off-season $43). Admission is not included in the price (although this is also stated in the description) and it is an absolutely fair price which helps to ensure that this wonderful piece of land is preserved and protected. The ride in the game wagon is very bumpy --> very fun. The driver did a great job so that you can see as many animals as possible that are "hiding" in the park. In the park itself it takes about 3.5 hours. I would do it again at any time, even if it is quite expensive.

Our trip started early in morning (5:00 am) from Nairobi. During our way to Nanyuki Town we saw The Sun rising and beautiful Mount Kenya. In Namyuki we visited The official equator line. From there we drove to Ol Pejeta Vonservancy and spent rest of The day looking for The Big Five. We saw all other but not leopard. Whole Private Day Tour was spectacular.

We saw so many animals, all framed against the city skyline. Our driver was great at managing the very rough roads inside the park and finding animals. Great afternoon!

Couldn’t fault it . Driver on time , very warm and friendly. No fuss , straight in . Waiting for us outside when finished . Excellent.

Our guide knows his job. His arraged us best placed to see elephates feeding. We warmly recommend.