Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center Tour

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Duration:6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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Enjoy a captivating mini safari tour that reveals the heart and soul of Nairobi! This package is not only affordable but gives you liberty to explore the attraction site of your choice with excluded entrance fees.

Kick off the morning with the untamed wilderness of Nairobi National Park, a rare city-based reserve teeming with lions, giraffes, and rhinos against the backdrop of city skyscrapers.

From the wild to the gentle, we’ll then whisk you to the giraffe center, where endangered Rothschild giraffes stretch their long necks for a friendly pet and treat.

Midday, immerse in the inspiring stories of the Beads Women Factory, where talented artisans craft stunning beadwork, turning their art into a lifeline for their families.

The crescendo of our journey reaches the utamaduni craft center, a vibrant space where the rich tapestry of Kenyan beautiful colorful gifts unfolds through local artisans.

Dive deep into Nairobi’s multifaceted beauty, all in one unforgettable day!"

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1. Nairobi National park
Nairobi, the worlds only wildlife capital is home to the Nairobi National Park. Being the only protected wildlife area in the world within a city, this park offers one the opportunity to see at least four of the big five which include Lions, Rhinos(both black & white), Buffalos, and the elusive rare Leopard. If you have limited stay in Nairobi , lay over or as well on a vacation to Nairobi, then this park is strategic to have a taste of what Kenya has to offer. Land at the airport , lay over, have your safari to the park on the same day and back to the airport for your next flight! An early morning departure, where possible, ideally means cool temperatures and chances of sporting free-roaming animals in the savanna. The pop-up safari vehicle will give you the perfect view of Nairobi capital skyline and skyscrapers at the backdrop of your safari! Get to visit the historic ivory & rhino horn burning site located inside the park. All questions will be answered to your satisfaction.
2. Giraffe Centre
You will then be driven to the Giraffe centre where you will learn more about the conversation efforts to conserve an endangered species of giraffe known as the Rothschild Giraffe. The Giraffe Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organisation. Their main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe.
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(OPTIONAL) You will then be driven to the Kobe Tough Beads and Leather. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment center for the community. The center was started by women who formerly worked for Kazuri beads factory when it shut down during the pandemic. This was reprieve for them as they could continue to provide for their families. You then have the option of being driven to lunch and then to your hotel then later be dropped at the hotel.
4. Utamaduni Craft Centre
(OPTIONAL) After exciting beads factory tour, we are happy to take you at your pleasure to utamaduni crafts center, otherwise we will proceed to your drop off. The best African craft shop in Nairobi, Utamaduni is a must to drop into on the way to some of the exciting venues in Nairobi's green suburb of Karen/Langata, known for the famous writer, Karen Blixen's original farm with beautiful views of the Ngong hills. Incorporate a visit to this unique house of crafts on the day of your visit Nairobi. The shop, a converted Kikuyu house with 18 shops, is a treasure trove of African crafts, antiques and art, with friendly staff to assist and help pack or ship if needed. After shopping stop and have refreshments in the large, beautiful garden restaurant and if you are a bird watcher the many exotic birds will keep you entertained. Make sure you make Utamaduni a part of your Kenya holiday itinerary. After such a colorful day we will drop you to your hotel or airport to catch your flight.

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Posted By : J5236JRbrianr
We had an amazing experience led by our guide Kelvin during which we saw an unbelievable number of cool animals—impalas, lions, giraffes, rhinos, you name it! Kelvin was very professional, knowledgeable, and fun. He made the entire experience extremely smooth entering the various parks and sanctuaries, and we would highly recommend him as a guide.
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Posted On : 2024-03-10 04:48:55

Posted By : charliep419
Rustic Nature tours were great and so helpful. Before arriving in Nairobi I had whatsapp calls/ txts with staff to help navigate the website for the National Park entry fee (required now for elephant orphanage). My guide Meshack arrived promptly at my hotel to pick me up and was friendly and informative. This was my first day in Nairobi before joining a safari - and Rustic Nature Tours made it a great first day in Kenya!
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Posted On : 2024-02-16 11:23:17

Posted By : dankR7494YE
Had a free day before our safari tour started so we decided to book the half day elephant orphanage and giraffe center tour and so glad we did. Saw over 20 rescued elephants, each one was orphaned because of various circumstances that were explained to us. Got to see them all being fed, playing and posing for photos! lol. The giraffe center gave us the opportunity to see giraffes up close and actually feed them. Great day with our guide kelvin who was very knowledgeable about everything we saw.
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Posted On : 2024-02-16 10:59:56

Posted By : jenniew579
Faith was an amazing tour guide throughout my trip! She was attentive, informative, and patient. The giraffe center and elephant orphanage were overall an amazing experience. I would recommend this solo trip to anyone!
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Posted On : 2024-02-13 02:39:44

Posted By : NomadBarriner
Each and I every time I have a tour with Kelvin, he knocks it out the park. Because of this, he is my go to tour guide and one that I have continued to recommend to friends and colleagues alike. Without fail, Kelvin will make sure that you have a good time, see everything there is to see and walk away satisfied. From the big five to the little five, his eagle eye can catch them all. While this is all wonderful and worth every cent, it’s his passion and respect for the animals that really sealed the deal for me. Some tour operators rush the queue when they spot an animal, going off road and endangering them, but Kelvin does not take any risks and still ensures it’s the time of your life. I will go with Kelvin to the Maasai Mara soon and I can’t wait — he’s the best of the best
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 05:31:53

Posted By : A583DHjenniferc
Kelvin is an amazing tour guide. Personable, knowledgeable, and an awesome driver on the most treacherous roads. A must when on a safari! I cannot recommend his services highly enough.
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Posted On : 2023-12-16 11:49:03

Posted By : alexandragB9322CC
Kelvin is a friendly, knowledgeable guide and we had a great time. Saw everything - lions, giraffes, rhinos, and he even spotted the rare leopard turtle, one of the “small 5” animals to see! The jeep is very comfortable, water is provided, and the driver expertly navigated the muddy roads on this rainy day. Would highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-11-19 10:44:16

Posted By : M4780AWrichardh
This is an amazing tour and well worth the time and money. You see, up close, two amazing conservation organizations making a difference in a meaningful way. Kelvin, our guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful and we would not hesitate to use him again.
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Posted On : 2023-11-10 12:45:36

Posted By : H8370CNaaronk
Definitely an amazing day out. An absolute must see for anyone visiting Nairobi. Kelvin got us the best spot at the elephant orphanage and it didn’t disappoint. As the elephant orphanage is inside Nairobi National Park you will need to pay an entry fee to get in but it’s so worth it and needed to help conservation efforts for the future of these amazing animals.. Whilst we we in there Kelvin went above and beyond to drive us through the park and even after doing previous game drives though the bigger reserves this did not disappoint.. we had the best rhino show of our whole holiday. The giraffe centre was equally as good where you will get to interact and feed these beautiful animals. Highly recommend to anyone looking for the perfect day out close to the city..
Thanks Kelvin. Everything was absolutely perfect.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 22:17:02

Posted By : RichardHost
We were picked up by Faith from our accommodation and taken to the Giraffe Centre. Because we arrived early, there were few people there and we had a lot of time with the Giraffes and lots of photo opportunities. Then we went to the Elephant Orphanage where we had close contact with many elephants and lots of good photos. Faith then took us to the Kobe Tough Women’s factory where we saw how beads and other items were made and even had the opportunity to make some original items ourselves. Then Faith took us to a wonderful buffet lunch which was much better than expected - really good authentic Kenyan food. Lastly, we had time to go shopping for souvenirs in one of the largest souvenir shops we have seen. Overall, this private tour was excellent and Faith looked after us very well. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-09-09 02:25:31