Experience the best of Kenya’s capital in a single day. This 1 Day Nairobi City Tour blends wildlife, conservation, culture, and authentic shopping—perfect for layovers, business trips, or the start/end of a safari.
Why Choose This Nairobi Day Tour?
- Nairobi is the only capital city with a national park on its doorstep.
- See iconic wildlife in the morning and explore culture and markets in the afternoon.
- Time-efficient, customizable, and ideal for all ages.
Tour Highlights
🦁 Nairobi National Park
Begin with an early game drive to spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife with the city skyline as a backdrop.
🐘 David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Watch rescued baby elephants during feeding and mud-bath time while learning about world-renowned conservation efforts.
🦒 Giraffe Centre
Meet endangered Rothschild’s giraffes from an elevated platform—an unforgettable up-close encounter and photo moment.
🏛️ Karen Blixen Museum
Tour the famed Out of Africa author’s former home and gardens, gaining insight into Nairobi’s colonial-era history.
🛍️ Nairobi Local Markets
Shop for hand-crafted art, jewelry, fabrics, wood carvings, and souvenirs. Popular options include:
- Maasai Market: Rotating open-air craft market with beadwork, paintings, kiondo baskets, and textiles.
- City Market: Central indoor market with carvings, flowers, spices, and souvenirs.
- Village Market (Craft Stalls): Curated artisan pieces, decor, and boutique gifts.
Good to Know about this 1 Day excursion in Nairobi
- Park and attraction entry fees are paid separately (subject to change).
- Carry a hat, sunscreen, and camera; mornings can be cool.
- Market prices are negotiable; support fair-trade artisans where possible.
Book Your 1 Day Nairobi City Tour
Ready to experience wildlife, history, and culture in one unforgettable day? Book your Nairobi City Tour now and make the most of your time in Kenya.
A well organized 1 Day Nairobi City Tour done by Africa Celebrity Tours & Travels
Date: Daily – On Request
Duration: 1 Day
Highlights: Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Local Markets
Activities: Game drive, Wildlife encounters, Cultural visits, Shopping
Accommodation: None (Day Trip)
Transport: Open-sided 4x4 vehicle & Minivan
Itinerary
Day 1: Full Day Nairobi Experience
06:00: Pick-up from CJ’s Restaurant, Koinange Street Nairobi.
07:00 – 11:00: Morning game drive at Nairobi National Park – a rare chance to spot wildlife just minutes from the city, including lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and more.
11:00 – 12:00: Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see and learn about orphaned baby elephants.
12:30: Stop at the Giraffe Centre to meet the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes and enjoy the opportunity to hand-feed them.
13:30: Guided tour of the historic Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the “Out of Africa” author.
14:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
16:00: Shopping experience at authentic Nairobi craft markets including Kobe Tough, Utamaduni, and Golden Eagle.
18:00: Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel.
Meals: Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
End of Tour Services
“Asante sana & Karibu tena Nairobi” – Thank you & welcome back again.
Cost & Rates
Rates per person:
- Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025: $269
- Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026: $269
- Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027: $269
Included in the cost:
- Park fees (for non-residents).
- All listed activities.
- Professional driver/guide.
- Transportation in open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan.
- Lunch & bottled drinking water.
- All taxes and VAT.
Excluded from the cost:
- International flights.
- Roundtrip airport transfer (available at extra cost).
- Accommodation before or after the tour.
- Breakfast & dinner.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, insurance, visa fees, etc.).
- Tips (recommended $10 per person/day).
- Any optional activities not mentioned.
Getting There
- This tour starts and ends in Nairobi.
- Guests book their own international flights.
- Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
- Airport transfer can be arranged at an extra cost.
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour is not arranged by this operator.