Gracilie Ventures · Pickup in Nairobi
Nairobi National Park from a pop-up roof vehicle, then the Sheldrick elephant nursery and the Giraffe Centre. Pick it for the guides: more than 600 reviews, and guests keep naming them for their patience and their eye for wildlife.
Gracilie Ventures runs this as a 6-hour day with the park at the front. You are collected in Nairobi and driven to Nairobi National Park, an urban wilderness with the city skyline behind the grass, as the listing puts it. The listing mentions giraffes, lions and rhinos among what you may see. The roof pops up, so everyone gets a clear line for photos.
Next is the Sheldrick elephant nursery for the 11am public hour: rescued calves, their milk feeds, their mud baths and the keepers who raise them. The day closes at the Giraffe Centre, where you feed the Rothschild's giraffe, now usually classified as the Nubian giraffe from the raised platform. Guests describe a lunch stop on the way, and some add the bead and leather workshop.
The price covers the pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, the pop-up roof vehicle and bottled water. Three entry fees are extra, per the listing: the park (US$80 per non-resident adult, US$40 per child, under the 2025 KWS rates (Legal Notice 160 of 2025); check KWS or eCitizen before you go), the orphanage at US$20 and the Giraffe Centre at "$15" (KSh 1,500 per non-resident adult (about US$11 to 12 at the Central Bank of Kenya rate of October 2026)). They are paid on the day as the operator arranges; KWS fees go through eCitizen. Food, drinks and tips are extra. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, and you can reserve now and pay later.
The guide collects you and drives you to the park gate.
Into Nairobi National Park with the roof up, looking for giraffes, lions, rhinos and whatever the day brings.
The keepers bring the calves out for their milk and mud, and tell you how each one was rescued.
Guests describe a stop at a local restaurant, where you pay for what you order.
Feed the giraffes at eye level, then the drive back; the listing puts the whole day at 6 hours.
★★★★★A recommended full day tour balanced with a Safari park, Elephant sanctuary, Rothschild Giraffe rehab center, a lunch stop and more. [...] Great photo access from the raised roof on the safari vehicle and very close to the animals. Highly recommend this tour along with Kevin and Dennis our amazingly fun friendly driver -guides.
★★★★★Kevin was incredibly patient and dedicated throughout the entire trip. Even when we had to wait a long time to see the lions, he remained patient and genuinely wanted to make sure we saw as many animals as possible. [...] Everything was well organized, and the experience exceeded my expectations.
★★★★★This was the highlight of my trip in Kenya, the guide was amazing, the tour was exceptional and the company was even better. Met some amazing people and we even did an extra tour to the bead and leather factory.
★★★★★Frank was a great tour guide, with lots of information and patience. Highly recommended.
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It starts from $40 per person on GetYourGuide. The park (US$80 per non-resident adult under the 2025 KWS rates), the orphanage (US$20) and the Giraffe Centre (KSh 1,500) are paid on the day.
GetYourGuide lists it at 6 hours, with the game drive first and the elephant nursery at 11am.
No. The listing says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
The listing mentions giraffes, lions and rhinos. KWS describes the park's open grass plains, the endangered black rhino and more than 400 bird species. Sightings are never guaranteed.
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