Outdoor Activities in Kenya

Spot big game and birdlife at the edge of Nairobi on a half-day Nairobi National Park safari and game drive. Two daily departures, as well as pickup and drop-off at any location in Nairobi, means you can get the full safari experience even if you have limited time in the city, traveling through plains and highland forest that are home to everything from lions to black rhino.

Located a mere 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Nairobi's massive city center, Nairobi National Park feels a world away from the city after which it's named. Visit the park for a chance to see its famous inhabitants, including zebras, gazelles, lions, and giraffes, without having to take the time for a full-blown safari farther afield. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your Nairobi accommodation as well as all entrance fees and transportation.

Often-overlooked Nairobi National Park is an ideal destination for travelers with limited time or funds. See lions, leopards, and more on a half-day tour of the park, with a choice of morning or afternoon excursion to suit you. Admire unique views of iconic flora and fauna against a metropolitan backdrop, and benefit from round-trip transfer from your hotel or airport for a seamless sightseeing experience.

See endangered Rothschild giraffes at Nairobi's Giraffe Centre on a 3-hour trip that goes beyond 'Giraffe Manor' to explore the landscape where the graceful animals live. Follow a trail along the Gogo River to find giraffes in their natural environments, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Enjoy a day tour to Lake Naivasha, the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya which is approximately 100 Kilometers from Nairobi and a 2 hour drive away. Lake Naivasha is located north west of Nairobi, outside the town of Naivasha. It is part of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha full day trip safari departs Nairobi after breakfast and the journey takes you northwest of the city of Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley Floor. Along the way you will make a special stop at a viewpoint to enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. Once in Lake Naivasha you will proceed to Elsamere Lodge; the original home of Joy Adams of Born Free fame for high tea.

Visit a family of elephants orphaned by poaching on a half-day trip to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi's only elephant orphanage. You'll arrive for the hour-long period that's open to the public, as elephants are bottle fed and take mud baths - you might also spot the resident warthogs, giraffe, and blind rhino. Learn about elephant conservation and the challenges Kenya's elephants face in the wild, with the convenience of round-trip transport from centrally-located hotels in Nairobi.

Discover free-ranging and rescued wildlife in Nairobi on a tour that includes Nairobi National Park, the elephant orphanage at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, and the Karen Blixen Museum. Starting with Nairobi National Park gives you a real safari experience, then you'll learn about conservationists' work to protect local wildlife before making a final stop at Karen Blixen's former home at the base of the Ngong Hills.

Visit Amboseli National Park safari, a jewel tucked right under the skirts of Kilimanjaro. You will arrive at the Lode/Camp in time for lunch; thereafter proceed for an afternoon game drive at 16:00hrs before returning to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Visit the orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where you'll find an adopted family of baby elephants that have been orphaned by poaching. Watch the baby elephants at their feeding time and mud baths, then learn about the conservation efforts of Daphne and David Sheldrick. If desired, you can add a trip to the Giraffe Centre, climbing onto a viewing platform to see endangered Rothchild's giraffes from the treetops. Pre booking transport from your Nairobi hotel ensures a hassle-free trip to these two family-friendly wildlife destinations.

Get an overview of Nairobi's wildlife, colonial history, and traditional cultures in a single day on a 7-hour tour with return transfer from Nairobi hotels and the airport. In addition to visiting Nairobi National park, you'll see rescued elephants and black rhinos at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, feed a giraffe by hand, tour the Karen Blixen museum, and watch traditional performances at the Bomas of Kenya cultural center.

Discover the beautiful Nairobi National Park on this half-day tour just outside Kenya's capital. Take a tour through this wildlife sanctuary and see numerous animals such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, the endangered black rhino, and over 400 species of birds in a spacious setting of grass plains. Over 50 species of mammals are on display here including four of the Big Five, except for the great elephants.

Visit Lake Nakuru National Park on a full-day tour from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley, and search for the park's iconic rhino herds on morning and afternoon game drives. Since the trip to Lake Nakuru is almost as spectacular as the wildlife itself, it's a great way to experience the landscape of the Great Rift Valley, too, making the most of your limited time to explore.

Enjoy time away from the busy capital without spending hours traveling on a day tour of Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's elephant nursery, and the Giraffe Center. Explore the park to see wild animals in their natural habitat, just outside of the city, then visit 2 nature sanctuaries to learn about their conservation work and meet their charming inhabitants.

Enjoy a safari within sight of the city skyline on this door-to-door small-group tour that delivers Nairobi's signature wildlife faster than the independent traveler could dream. Start with an early-morning game drive in Nairobi National Park; watch baby elephants being fed at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Centre; shop for souvenirs at Love Birds Gift Shop; and feed a Rothschild's giraffe at the Giraffe Centre. Tour excludes entrance fees.

The park is located 15 minutes from downtown city center of City. It was established in 1945 as the first National Park in Kenya. It is 44 square miles in size and much to everyone's surprise, all the wildlife are free ranging. Within the Nairobi National Park's 117 square kilometers, there are over 80 species of mammals and more bird species than can be found in the whole of the British Isles.

Hike Mount Longonot on a full-day excursion from Nairobi and earn sweeping views across Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley from the trail to the crater. With the chance to see wildlife in Mount Longonot National Park, home to giraffe, impalas, buffalos, and gazelle, this hiking trip gets you out of the city and into Kenya's spectacular mountains without the long drive times required to reach many wilderness destinations.

Take an early morning game drive through Nairobi National Park on a half-day tour by safari van that features a pop-up roof for unobstructed views. Getting an early start on the day is a great way to avoid city traffic and see animals when they're most active, and you'll enjoy morning light that's beautiful for photography.

Explore the beautiful Great Rift Valley, and travel through Masai Mara National Reserve  and the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park. Experience extensive game runs and witness lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes etc. 

See free-ranging wildlife at the edge of the city with on a half-day safari in Nairobi National Park, where you'll search for lions, black rhino, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and hundreds of species of birds. Morning and afternoon game drives are timed to catch animals when they're most active, and the safari includes door-to-door transport from hotels in Nairobi to ensure a worry-free safari.

The incredible Nairobi National Park lies within the capital city's limits and offers travelers easy access to some of Africa's biggest animals. Follow your professional guide on a morning or afternoon tour and opt for a safari walking tour for an up close look at the wildlife of this natural destination. Your tour concludes with lunch at a restaurant that's listed among the top 100 restaurants on earth, before return to your hotel.