Things To Do While In Nairobi

The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) Giraffe Centre was established in 1979 to save the endangered Rothschild's giraffe from extinction. Spend time up close with these magnificent animals and hand-feed them pellets from an elevated platform. The centre also has a small nature trail through indigenous forest and a gift shop. A must-do for families and wildlife lovers visiting Nairobi.

Just minutes from Nairobi's city centre lies one of Africa's most unique wildlife sanctuaries — Nairobi National Park. It is the only national park in the world situated within a capital city. Spot lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, and over 400 bird species against a dramatic backdrop of the Nairobi skyline. Game drives typically run from early morning to mid-afternoon, making it a perfect half-day excursion from your hotel.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage rescues and hand-raises orphaned baby elephants with the goal of eventually releasing them back into the wild. Visit during the daily public viewing hour (11am-12pm) to watch the keepers feed the playful babies and watch them mud-wallow. You can even symbolically adopt an elephant! One of Nairobi's most heartwarming and popular wildlife experiences.