Airport Layover Tour to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What sets this layover tour apart is its unique blend of convenience and unforgettable wildlife experiences—all within a short distance from Nairobi’s international airport. It's the only city in the world where you can go on a real safari just minutes from your arrival gate, spotting lions, rhinos, and giraffes against the backdrop of a modern skyline. With seamless airport pickup and drop-off, personalized service, and visits to top attractions like Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre, this tour turns a layover into a mini African adventure—efficient, enriching, and truly one of a kind.

What's Included

Luggage storage
Private or shared transportation
Entrance fee to Giraffe Centre
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Entrance fee to Nairobi National Park
Guided game drive
Airport pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all travellers

OR
Meeting point

Your driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nairobi National Park

    If you have a layover at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and want to make the most of your time, a combined layover tour to Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre offers a memorable and efficient wildlife experience. Your adventure typically begins with pickup from the airport by a private guide who will be waiting for you with a name sign. After a short 20–30-minute drive, you'll arrive at Nairobi National Park, the only national park located within a capital city. Here, you’ll enjoy a 3 to 4-hour guided game drive through open savannah, where you may spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and various antelope species, all set against the stunning backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Giraffe Centre

    Following the game drive, you’ll head to the Giraffe Centre, about a 30-minute drive away in the leafy suburb of Karen. This conservation facility is home to endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, and visitors can feed them from an elevated platform, interact up close, and learn about ongoing conservation efforts. If time allows and you're interested, you can opt for lunch at a nearby restaurant such as the Carnivore or Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, known for their relaxed atmospheres and local cuisine. Your driver will then return you to JKIA with ample time before your next flight, accounting for Nairobi traffic conditions. This tour typically lasts between 6 to 8 hours, making it ideal for travelers with a layover of at least that duration. The experience includes airport transfers, park entry, guided activities, bottled water, and secure luggage handling in the vehicle, offering a smooth, enriching way to spend your transit time in Nairobi.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gracepatt Safaris

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
4WD Tours
Layover Tours
Involves Animals
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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