Full Day Nairobi Excursion: Top City & Wildlife Highlights
Planning your trip to Kenya and looking for the ultimate pre-safari activity? Our signature Full Day Nairobi Excursion offers the perfect mix of city sights, rich cultural heritage, and iconic wildlife encounters all in a single action-packed day before heading out on your main safari.
Place-by-Place Itinerary Highlights
1. Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
Start your morning in the central business district at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Ascend to the iconic rooftop helipad for breathtaking, 360-degree panoramic views across the city skyline and surrounding landscape.
• Entrance Fee: USD 5 Per Adult
2. Giraffe Centre
Drive to the leafy suburbs of Lang’ata for a unique experience at the Giraffe Centre. Walk along elevated wooden platforms to feed, touch, and photograph endangered Rothschild giraffes up close, and maybe even get a famous “giraffe kiss.”
• Opening Hours: 08:30 AM – 05:15 PM
• Entrance Fee: USD 15 Per Person
3. David Sheldrick Baby Elephant Orphanage
Visit the world-renowned Sheldrick Wildlife Trust during their exclusive public visiting hour (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM). Watch rescued baby elephants play in mud baths and enjoy milk feedings while listening to heartwarming conservation stories from their handlers.
• Visiting Hours: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Reservations required 3 days in advance)
• Entrance Fee: USD 15 Per Person
4. The Carnivore Restaurant
Stop for a feast at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant. Known as a ultimate meat-lover’s paradise, enjoy an unlimited selection of meats roasted on Maasai swords over an open charcoal pit, served with traditional side dishes and signature sauces.
5. Bomas of Kenya
Experience Kenya’s vibrant cultural heritage at Bomas of Kenya. Walk through authentic traditional tribal homesteads (bomas) and enjoy energetic daily live performances featuring traditional music, drumming, and ethnic dances.
• Show Hours: Weekdays (02:00 PM – 04:00 PM) | Weekends & Holidays (03:30 PM – 05:15 PM)
• Entrance Fee: USD 15 Per Person (Note: Currently under renovation)
6. Nairobi National Museum & Snake Park
Conclude your tour at the Nairobi National Museum to explore Kenya’s deep natural history, paleontology exhibits, and local art galleries. Step next door into the Snake Park to view native African reptiles and snakes.
• Entrance Fee: USD 15 Combined (Museum + Snake Park) | USD 12 (Museum only)
