Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre: 4 Big Five animals

You descend into the river valley to spot crocodiles most visitors miss.

A half-day tour of Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre combines a game drive to see lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino with a stop to feed giraffes and learn how they adapt to the environment. The guide descends into the Mbagathi River valley to search for crocodiles and views the Morkoyiet Valley. Pickup is included. Entrance to the Giraffe Centre is covered. Entrance to Nairobi National Park is paid separately at checkout if you choose that option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Nairobi National Park4h
2. Giraffe Centre1h · entry included

Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre visit

• Pickup by driver/guide
• Game drive in Nairobi National Park
• View big five and other animals
• Descend into river Mbagathi to see crocodiles
• Drive to Giraffe Centre
• Feed giraffes and take selfies

The experience

Can you see wildlife in the middle of a city? This tour answers that question in Nairobi National Park, which sits within the city limits. After pickup, you spend roughly four hours on a game drive in a 4WD vehicle with a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French. The park holds four of the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino) along with zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos and dozens of bird species. Because it is a half-day drive, your guide also takes the vehicle down into the Mbagathi River to search for crocodiles and stops to view the Morkoyiet Valley, two moments most half-day tours skip.

From the park, you drive 15 minutes to the Giraffe Centre, where you feed the giraffes by hand and take photos with them. The guide walks you through how different giraffe species adapt to their environment. The whole experience (park, river, valley, giraffes) fits into about five hours. You travel in an air-conditioned 4WD, drink bottled water included with the tour, and the entrance fee to the Giraffe Centre is paid by credit card on your behalf. WiFi is available in the vehicle.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• pickup from your location.
• bottled water and WiFi during the drive.
• entrance fee to the Giraffe Centre paid by credit card.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:30 and 06:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 80

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by JUSFRA ADVENTURES

Is this one for you?The game drive covers both the park and the river valley in a single morning or afternoon, so you see more ground than a standard half-day tour: useful if you have only a few hours in Nairobi or are between flights.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals will I actually see in Nairobi National Park?

The park is home to four of the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino. You will also see zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos and numerous bird species during the game drive.

How long does the whole tour take from start to finish?

The tour runs about five hours total, including roughly four hours in the park and the drive to and time at the Giraffe Centre.

Do I get to interact with the giraffes at the centre?

Yes, you feed the giraffes by hand and take selfies with them. Your guide explains how different giraffe species adapt to their environment during the visit.

What is included in the price and what do I pay extra for?

Pickup, the 4WD vehicle, air conditioning, bottled water, WiFi and entrance to the Giraffe Centre are included. Entrance to Nairobi National Park is paid separately at checkout.

Is this tour suitable if I have limited mobility?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options accommodate wheelchairs. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap.