Full-Day Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick, Giraffe Centre & Karen Blixen Safari

Nairobi City

Rates From $220

About This Tour

Nairobi offers a rare rhythm where wild landscapes meet a growing city. This journey is designed for those with limited time who wish to witness Kenya’s wildlife and history without leaving the capital. It suits first-time visitors, business travelers, and families looking for an educational yet steady pace.

The day moves through the open plains of Nairobi National Park before transitioning to the intimate conservation efforts at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Centre. The journey concludes with a quiet afternoon in Karen’s suburbs, visiting the historic Blixen Museum. The atmosphere remains calm and organized throughout the day.

Our Community Impact

JohnBow supports local conservation by visiting sites that employ Kenyan citizens and protect indigenous species. Your visit contributes directly to the park fees and conservation levies that sustain these urban wild spaces. We prioritize partners who focus on education and community outreach within Nairobi.

Our Sustainability Promise

We operate this tour using fuel-efficient vehicles and encourage the use of refillable water bottles. By visiting the Sheldrick Trust and Giraffe Centre, the journey supports the rehabilitation of orphaned elephants and the breeding of endangered Rothschild giraffes.

Why This Safari Works

This itinerary works because it maximizes time while maintaining a manageable pace. The routing is intentional, starting with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and ending with cultural visits in the afternoon. It provides a balanced sequence that avoids the fatigue of long-distance travel. This structure is ideal for families with children or travelers transitioning to or from international flights.

Your Trip at a Glance

A snapshot of your entire experience, from key highlights to where you'll stay and what to expect each day.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Big Five Experience
  • Children Allowed
  • City Tours
  • Couple
  • Family
  • Family Safari
  • Friends
  • Game Drives
  • Photography Safaris
  • Private Safari
  • Road Transfer

Trip Summary

  • Nairobi National Park Game Drive
  • Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage
  • The Giraffe Centre
  • Karen Blixen Museum

Destinations

  • Nairobi National Park
  • Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Karen Blixen Museum

Where You Stay

  • Day-trip only: No overnight accommodation included.

Safari Highlights

  • Morning light over the Nairobi National Park plains.
  • The sight of rhinos against the city skyline.
  • Watching orphaned elephants during their midday feeding.
  • Quiet moments in the historic Karen Blixen gardens.
  • Hand-feeding giraffes from an elevated platform.
  • A steady drive through the Ngong forest outskirts.
  • Learning about Kenya’s colonial history at the museum.
  • The transition from wild bush to suburban calm.

Featured Destinations

Where You Stay

Route Map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Itinerary Highlights

  • Early morning game drive in the world’s only city-based national park.
  • Midday visit to the world-renowned elephant orphanage.
  • Afternoon cultural tour of the Karen Blixen Museum.

Itinerary information

The day begins at dawn to capture the movement of lions and rhinos across the savannah. The morning air is cool as the vehicle travels through the diverse ecosystems of Nairobi National Park. By midday, the focus shifts to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for an observational look at elephant rehabilitation. After lunch, the pace slows at the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum. The day concludes with a quiet drive back to the city center, offering a full perspective of Nairobi’s natural and historical character.

  • Meals: Lunch
  • Accommodation: Not Applicable (Day Trip)

JohnBow Safari Expert Insight

❝ We designed this day to offer a seamless transition between Nairobi’s wild heart and its rich history. It is the perfect steady-paced introduction to Kenya. ❞

~Johnbow Safari Expert Team

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences

Non Residents
No. of Guests2 Guests4 Guests6 Guests
Rate Per Guest$ 285$ 235$ 220

Important Rate Notes

  • Rates vary based on the number of participants and travel dates.
  • Sheldrick Trust visits require advance booking due to limited daily capacity.
  • Park entry fees for Nairobi National Park must be paid via e-Citizen or card.
  • A similar alternative activity may be offered if a specific site is unavailable.

What's Included

  • Entry fees to all gates
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • Pick up and drop off at your Nairobi hotel or airport

Optional Addons

  • Visit to the Kazuri Beads Factory
  • Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant
  • Shopping tour at Utamaduni Craft Centre

What's Not Included

  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for the guide

Ready to start planning your Safari? Tell us your travel dates, who you are traveling with, and what matters most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend a 6:00 AM start to maximize wildlife sightings in the national park when animals are most active
The Trust has a strict one-hour visiting window daily. We book these spots in advance, but they are subject to availability at the time of your inquiry.
You can see four of the “Big Five” (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, and Buffalo). Elephants are not found in this park but are seen at the Sheldrick Trust nearby.

See What Our Travellers Have To Say

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Great planning and communication. My trips have been smooth. All expectations met 💯
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Our driver, Patrick, made the experience even more special with his outgoing personality and his knowledge of each park. He always made certain that he positioned his vehicle just right so we could get a perfect photo. He shared a lot about African culture an answered our questions. His keen eye spotted a cheetah from a long distance and we experienced the animal stalk and catch his prey (only to have a hyena steal it from him at the end). The accommodations were excellent at Massai Mara but were a bit too primitive at Amboseli. The large openings between the sleeping area and the bathroom brought way too many bugs into the tent. Wonderful memories of the entire experience!! We hope to come back next year and Patrick will be our choice of guide.
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Wonderful team, very warm, helpful and well coordinated!
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I recently booked my 1st trip with Johnbow Tours and Travel and it was an outstanding experience from the start to finish. The team was professional, well-organised, helpful and incredibly friendly. Transfer to my hotel room and back was handled smoothly allowing us to relax and enjoy our journey. The fact that they allow lipa mdogo mdogo was not overwhelming paying for the package...I can't wait to book again with Johnbow 😊
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Jonbow has offers seamless travel service with a personal touch.
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Safaris de 5 jours depart Nairobi et arrivée à Diani beach Visite des parcs d’amboseli, tsavo ouest et est , t.hills Découverte d une faune magnifique Notre chauffeur Chombo a tout fait pour rechercher les animaux et il était à notre écoute ! Dépaysement total garanti Les hôtels étaient tout confort avec des conditions d’alimentation en eau et électricité précaire ! Nous remercions vraiment Morris et Chombo pour ce magnifique Safari
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Excellent services, the team was friendly, efficient and went above and beyond to meet my need.Their service was prompt and effective. I highly recommend
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We had a two day tour with Johnbow Tours & Travel to Tsavo West. The park itself is not that good to be honest, but we stayed at Salt Lick lodge and that was amazing. The animals are coming so close to the lodge, it is really beautiful to see. The driver Pius was also really nice and he had a lot of knowledge about the animals. I have been in contact with Morris and that was also really pleasant because of the arrangement we had.
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As a team of 12pax..we had an exceptional good experience with the Johnbow team. Well informed and humble team who contributed a lot to an enjoyable trip and creating memories.
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Customer Servive Customer service was great!Communication was timely and effective especially as there were some flight changes.Either way the bookings were perfect, customer service was exceptional and we even got a treat for our anniversary, at no extra costElijah and Sam were very helpful.
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Exceptional Experience with Johnbow Tours and Travel! I had an unforgettable trip to Bali and Thailand, the guides were amazing, the places beautiful and the itinerary on point. Bali has very many temples and beautiful rice terraces, the swings and sunset views unforgettable. thank you Johnbow for the tour.
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Memorable Safari with a Great Team and Guide We had a really good experience with Johnbow Tours during our Kenya safari. Morris, our main point of contact, was communicative and professional throughout. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp both before and during the trip, answering all our questions quickly and clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence going in.The pricing felt fair for what we received, and the Land Cruiser was comfortable, especially considering the long drives. They also provided snacks at the start of the trip upon request, which was thoughtful.Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals and shared interesting facts about everything we saw. We had plenty of game drives and were lucky to spot a wide variety of wildlife.The only small issue was around water. We had been told water would be included throughout, but at a couple of the lodges, we were charged for drinking water, tea, or coffee during meals. It wasn’t a big deal, but having clarity on that from the start would’ve been helpful.Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable safari. The team was dependable, the schedule was well planned, and we felt taken care of from start to finish. I’d absolutely recommend Johnbow to anyone planning a private safari in Kenya.
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A great experience, a must for everyone who reads this Jonbow, our driver who has the same name as the agency, took very good care of us. He was on time for the appointment. Once on the road he was super attentive. In the park he was always the first to spot the game. He gave us very good explanations about all the animals we saw. No effort was too much to make us spot all the game. Super friendly and helpful guy. He operates from Mombasa/Diani Beach. He made sure that our safari will remain unforgettable.
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Dubai tour 2024 was a birthday gift to my son who turned lucky number seven. I writing to thank you for coordinating our trip to UAE, dubai. Everything was perfect; the flight, the hotel was clean and all staff were friendly and professional. Special thanks to Mary Gathua as she was the one who coordinated everything for us.The tour guides were excellent! They made things as easy for us as possible. I really appreciate these and that indicate the quality services that they provide.We had dubai town tour and our guide, Mr. Albert did exceptionally well. We learnt about the origin of UAE and the important features in dubai. We had dhow cruise with dinner, and the dessert safari with dinner.Desert safari was the best of the trip (the driver , Mr . Zaheer was very professional, and the overall experience was thrilling and amazing). The desert safari remains in my priority to do list when I visit dubai next.I would certainly recommend Johnbow Tours and travel to anyone wanting to visit Dubai. Thank you again and look forward to plan our next vacation with you.
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Awesome Best tour company ..travelled to Dubai in Emirates .Booked the best hotel in Dubai..Johnbow staff are friendly and accommodatve I rate them10/10 they're affordable too .
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Superb service Happy New Year! Eunice managed our travel plans superbly, and I’m grateful. Our stay at Pride Inn was delightful; the staff’s service, food, attention, and entertainment made our holiday special and memorable. Thanks again for your excellent services.
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Efficient Eunice of John Bow ,was pretty helpful from getting us a hotel to SGR tickets, and transfers to the hotel.She also called to ensure we arrived safely.I loved the seamless process and especially because we chat on whatsapp mostly. Johnbow tours keep their word! I would choose them again.
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Awesome experience This travel company was very efficient. I engaged them on whatsapp in the morning and by afternoon they had finalised everything including the sgr tickets. Their staff Eunice was readily available even at night because we did night travel. And early morning at 4 am, she called to find out if the driver had picked us. I would recommend them anytime
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It was a time of relaxation and fun. The trip was well planned from Nairobi to Maasai Mara. We had so much fun and took so many photos. We saw lions, cheetahs, elephants and other animals. If we could do it again, we would still chose Johnbow tours and travel.
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