1-Day Nairobi National Park Safari, Kenya





Offered by Tembea Discoveries Tours and Travel

Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
Nairobi National Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in the world set on the doorstep of a capital city, and this one-day full immersion experience captures its remarkable contrast of open savannah and modern skyline. Just minutes from downtown Nairobi, you enter a landscape where free-roaming wildlife grazes against a backdrop of high-rise towers, offering a rare blend of urban energy and untamed wilderness. Your journey unfolds across game drives led by a professional safari guide, weaving through grassy plains, acacia woodland, and riverine forest in search of Kenya's iconic species. The park is home to a thriving Black Rhino Sanctuary, one of Kenya's most successful conservation strongholds, where endangered black rhinos are protected and monitored. Alongside them, you may encounter lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, elands, hartebeest, and grazing antelope across the diverse wildlife-rich terrain. A visit to the historic Ivory Burning Site tells a powerful story of Kenyan conservation, marking the place where confiscated ivory was destroyed as a global statement against poaching. Birdwatchers will find a true paradise here, with hundreds of resident and migratory species filling the skies and wetlands. At the Hippo Pools, you can pause beside the water where hippos wallow and crocodiles bask, a tranquil highlight of the day. Your package includes park entrance fees, all game drives, drinking water, and the expertise of a professional safari guide throughout. This full-day adventure is more than a checklist of attractions—it is an immersive narrative of coexistence between wilderness and city, told through three captivating chapters within the shadow of Nairobi's skyline. Whether you are a first-time visitor with a short window or a returning traveler seeking a compact yet unforgettable safari, this experience delivers the essence of Kenyan wildlife and conservation in a single memorable day, all conveniently close to the heart of the city.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Day 1
Nairobi National Park
Day 1
Nairobi National Park
Experience Nairobi's wild heart in one unforgettable day. Our driver will pick you from International House, Nairobi City Centre to start the tour with a sunrise game drive in Nairobi National Park, spotting lions, rhinos, and more against a city skyline backdrop. Then, visit the renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a moving encounter with rescued elephant calves. Finish with a hands-on experience at the Giraffe Centre, feeding endangered Rothschild's giraffes eye-to-eye. This conservation-focused journey offers the perfect blend of classic safari and intimate wildlife connection, all within the city's reach. Advance booking for the elephant orphanage is essential. After this tour you will be dropped again at International House Nairobi.
Pricing by season & group size
Year Round
Jul 2026 – Dec 2026
| Season | Solo traveler | 2 people | Child rate |
|---|---|---|---|
Year Round Jul 2026 – Dec 2026 | £374 | £905 | £82 |
Child rate applies to travelers under 12 years.
What's Included
You won't be charged yet
Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.