Nairobi National Park compared with other Nairobi attractions
The national park is the wild game drive. The Giraffe Centre, the Sheldrick nursery and the Safari Walk are smaller sanctuaries nearby, each with its own ticket. The best Nairobi day combines the park with one or two of them.
| Nairobi National Park | Giraffe Centre | Sheldrick nursery | Safari Walk and Orphanage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | About 117 km² of grass, woodland and dams | AFEW giraffe sanctuary in Lang'ata | Orphaned elephants, public visiting hour | KWS sanctuaries beside the Main Gate |
| Animals | Wild lion, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra | Rothschild's giraffes | Orphaned elephants | Animals in a sanctuary setting |
| Time | Half-day, 4 to 6 hours | About an hour | 11:00 to 12:00 | One to two hours |
| Non-resident fee | $80 | KSh 1,500 | $20 | $25 |
| Citizen fee | KSh 1,000 | KSh 400 | KSh 2,000 | KSh 300 |
| Fee details | Park fees | Giraffe Centre fee | Sheldrick fee | Safari Walk fees |
How to combine them
Start with the park at dawn, when the animals are active and the air is cool. Reach Sheldrick for the 11:00 hour, then the Giraffe Centre in the afternoon. Our weekday 3-in-1 tour runs that exact day from $75 or KSh 6,000 per person, Monday to Friday, with hotel pickup. On your own schedule, take the private full day at $380 per group.
Only have a morning? Do the park. It is the one experience in Nairobi you cannot get anywhere else in a capital city.
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