Overview
Safari Overview
- Start: Nairobi – Kenya
- Finish: Nairobi – Kenya
- Group Size: Min 1+
- Transport: 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Safari Vehicle Ideal for Game Viewing
- Meals: Lunch
- Tour Leader: English speaking Local Expert Tour Guides
- Validity: 1st July – 31st December 2024
- Physical Grade: Easy
DETAILED ITINERARY
Nairobi National Park – 4hours (0630hrs – 1030hrs)
You will be met by our representative at your hotel in the morning where you will have a short introduction and briefing about your safari then depart to Nairobi National Park. Nairobi National Park is the first park to be gazetted in Kenya on December. It is located about 7km south of Nairobi and it’s the only wildlife park in the world that is so close to the city. Nairobi National Park consists partly of thick woods near the city outskirts, partly of rolling plains and valleys, and partly of wooded confluence of several rivers, its vegetation is of the dry transitional savanna type. Acacias and other thorny varieties, muhuhu, Cape chestnut, and Kenya olive are the most important trees that acts as habitat for the wildlife in the park. The park is a major rhino sanctuary for breeding and restocking other parks and is a home of over 100 mammal species having four of the Big five (lion, Buffalo, leopard, rhino) other animal species include the zebra, black rhinoceroses, giraffe, various species of antelope as well as numerous reptiles and among others in. Nairobi National Park has over 500 recorded bird species at least 20 of which are seasonal European migrants, some of the bird species in the park includes the Secretary bird, Lesser kestrel, Martial eagle, Pallid harrier, Sooty falcon, White-bellied bustard, Grey crowned crane, Corncrake and many others. The Park is amazed with other attractions like the Ivory burning Site Monument, Walking trails at hippo pools, Nairobi Safari Walk and the Orphanage. Despite its proximity to the city and its relative small size, it boasts a large and varied wildlife population, and is one of the Kenya’s most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries.
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage “Haven for Elephants and Rhinos” – 1hour (1100hrs – 1200hrs)
Your next stop will be David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage which is located in Nairobi National Park and it is where an orphan’s journey begins — a journey that will culminate, many years down the line, in their reintegration back into the wild. The public visit takes place every day, except 25th December, from 11am to 12 noon. During this time, you will see the elephants being fed and playing. other than the elephants, the orphanage also takes in the rhinos and you might be lucky to see the young rhinos as well. the keeper will give you a brief history of where the elephants came from and how they are progressing.
Giraffe Centre – 1hr 30min (1230hrs – 1300hrs)
Your next stop will be the Giraffe Centre which is located in Karen approximately 4 kilometers from Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages. It was established in order to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe found only in the grasslands of East Africa. The main attraction for visitors is feeding giraffes from a raised observation platform using the palm of your hands or even your mouth. if you are lucky enough, you can get a kiss from these unique creatures. The centre is also home to several warthogs which freely roam the area along with the giraffes.
You will have a brief stop for lunch in any of the nearby restaurants before proceeding to the Karen Blixen Museum in the afternoon
Karen Blixen Museum – 3hours (1400hrs – 1700hrs)
In the afternoon, you will proceed to the famous Karen Blixen Museum which is represented in the Academy Award winning film ‘Out of Africa’ and it depicts the life of early Kenya Colonial Settlers. The guided tour will be around the house which has all the colonial furniture and wildlife prizes owned by Karen Blixen. The museum house is surrounded by a tranquil garden and indigenous forest with splendid view of the Ngong Hills. You will then be dropped off at your hotel or pick up point
End of our Service
Safari price Cost Includes:
- -Transport on 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Safari vehicle ideal for game viewing and photography
- -All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- -Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
- -All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- -Lunch
- -Personalized service
Tour Cost excludes:
- -Tips
- -Beverages
- -Items of a personal nature
- -Any other extras not detailed in
Please confirm in advance for better arrangement
- Kids under 2years FOC
- Kids under 12years to pay 75% of adult rate
- Cost per person
QUOTE | 1pax | 2pax | 4pax | 6pax |
TOUR VAN | $ 328 | $ 248 | $ 208 | $ 195 |
Land Cruiser | $ 418 | $ 293 | $ 231 | $ 210 |