Half day Nairobi National Park Tour & Sheldrick Elephant Nursery

Take a day off your busy schedule in Nairobi City and enjoy breath taking game drives around a park of its kind in the whole world located within a proximity of the city. The park is home to over 400 species of birds as well as Cape buffalo, baboon, eastern black rhino, gazelle, Grant's zebra, cheetah, Coke's hartebeest, hippopotamus, African leopard, lion, eland, impala, Masai giraffe, ostrich, vultures, water-buck among others. You will wind up the tour with a visit to Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for a chance to interact with orphaned baby elephants as you learn about great conservation and rehabilitation efforts about them. Later, you will be driven back to your hotel/residence.

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   Nairobi National Park

   3 hours

   Located just 10km (6mi) south of the Kenya capital city of Nairobi, the park is Kenya's oldest (1946) and one of its smallest, but sightings of lions and hyenas are regular. Other animals likely to be spotted include leopards, elands, impala, Masai giraffes, gazelles, zebras, Tanzanian cheetahs, Cape buffaloes, baboons, eastern black rhinos, Coke's hartebeest, hippopotami, ostriches, vultures and water-bucks. Unlike many other national parks, the setting here features many walking trails from which to choose. There is a guided walking trail to the hippo pool to view these immense creatures and possibly crocodile as well.

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   Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

   1 hour

   The SWT Nursery, located inside Nairobi National Park is where a baby elephant 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, the team there will be delighted to join you for an unforgettable hour with the Nursery herd. Funds from your visit help support the rescue and rehabilitation of the orphaned elephants in their care.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.