48 Hours in the Capital
If you’ve ever found yourself in the capital on a short business trip and you have 48 hours to kill, I’ve got news for you.
We’ve paired a day in the city, with a contrast of tea farms and lush gardens just an hour’s drive away.
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi is a unique capital city, the only one of its kind in the world, it hosts a bustling wildlife sanctuary and national reserve right in the centre of the city. This is where we start our day.
We will organize a pick up from your accommodation early in the morning. The exact time will be determined after booking based on your individual accommodation. We will need to arrive at the park gate by 6:30 AM and stay in the park from 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Nairobi National Park Entrance Fees
Non-Resident Adult - 81 USD (Residents 1,000/=)
Child - 40 USD (Resident 500/=)
Infant - Free
David Sheldrick Orphanage
As we leave the park we will make our way to a unique experience, feeding time at the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage. We will get in early enough before feeding time to get a place at the front of the feeding area. This will hopefully give us an opportunity to get within arms length of the Baby Elephants and maybe even get to give them a pet!
David Sheldrick Orphanage Entrance
All (adults, children, infants) - 20 USD or KES equivalent
Carnivore Restaurant
After an hour of fun times with the baby elephants, it’s time to get some lunch. Escape the ordinary and step into a world-famous dining ritual. Located on Langata Road in Nairobi, The Carnivore Restaurant delivers a great dining experience that has captivated millions of global travellers and locals since 1980. This restaurant brings a vibrant celebration of fire, flavor, and Kenyan hospitality whether you are a passionate meat-lover or a dedicated vegetarian.
Carnivore Entrance - Free (food prices average between $20-$35, excluding drinks and tips)
The Giraffe Centre
Now that we are fueled up, we will make our way to the final destination of our day trip: A staple of visiting Nairobi, the Giraffe Centre is home to the tallest residents in Nairobi. Here you get pellets that you can feed these towering land mammals and pose for pictures with them. For those of you who are more adventurous, why not take the opportunity to get a kiss from a Giraffe!
The entrance ticket is not included in this final quote, as it will be paid in person via card or cash.
Giraffe Centre Entrance:
Non-Resident Adult - 15 USD (Residents 400/=)
Non-Resident Child - 7 USD (Residents 200/=)
Children under 3 yrs old - FREE
Tigoni Tea Farms
Discover the beauty of Tigoni’s tea country on a guided walk through expansive tea plantations. Learn how tea is grown, harvested, and processed while exploring the rolling fields and natural landscapes of the farm. The experience ends with a guided tea tasting, where you’ll discover the aromas and flavours of locally grown teas and learn more about the journey from leaf to cup. Perfect for nature lovers, families, couples, and curious travellers.
This 2 hour morning excursion is an ideal way to close your stay in the city.
Total Quote for Day Trip
The total is highly dependent on group size and nationality, noting that those travelling with children will have slightly different rates as shown above and that lunch and the Giraffe Centre will be paid separately on the day. Your individual total will be calculated and emailed to you after completing the booking process below.
Nairobi Day Trip Includes:
Booking and Administration Fee
Entrance into Nairobi National Park
Ticket to David Sheldrick Foundation
Transport in Tour Van/Cruiser (subject to confirmation)
Day 2 - Tea Farm tour in Tigoni (Half-Day)
Extras to pay day of (at own cost):
Giraffe Centre Entrance
Lunch
Gift Shop or other Souvenir Shopping
Tigoni E-bike tour
How to Book
Send an email to info@hippysafaris
Mention your name and group size and we will send you an invoice for your exact cost (may differ depending on group size and breakdown i.e. children park tickets are cheaper than adult)
We will share an invoice and method of payment