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1 day · Nairobi itinerary

Nairobi in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Nairobi? You can still go on a game drive, meet baby elephants and feed giraffes. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Nairobi — plus the best-rated tours to book, ideal even on a layover.

At a glance

  1. 1Nairobi National Park game drive
  2. 2Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
  3. 3Giraffe Centre
  4. 4Karen Blixen Museum

Morning: a city game drive

Start early with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, spotting lions, rhinos and giraffes against the skyline.

Midday: elephants and giraffes

Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for the baby-elephant feeding, then hand-feed the giraffes at the nearby Giraffe Centre.

Afternoon: Karen Blixen

Finish at the Karen Blixen Museum, the colonial home behind Out of Africa, set in leafy gardens.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nairobi — prices per person.

Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour
Nairobi
Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour
5.0(64)·7 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Nairobi City Guided Walking Tour
Nairobi
Nairobi City Guided Walking Tour
5.0(16)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre Guided Safari Tour
Nairobi
Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre Guided Safari Tour
5.0(33)·5–6 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Nairobi National Park–A Safari Adventure at the Edge of the City
−9%
Nairobi
Nairobi National Park–A Safari Adventure at the Edge of the City
5.0(16)·6 hours
from$41$45/ person
via Viator
Nairobi National Park Safari With a Visit to Giraffe Center.
Nairobi
Nairobi National Park Safari With a Visit to Giraffe Center.
5.0(33)·4–5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Nairobi City Excursion
Nairobi
Nairobi City Excursion
5.0(15)·6 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour
Nairobi
Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour
5.0(29)·5 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Elephants Orphanage & Giraffe Center Private Tour
Nairobi
Elephants Orphanage & Giraffe Center Private Tour
5.0(31)·6 hours
from$255/ person
via Viator

Nairobi in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Nairobi in one day?
Yes — a single day can combine a Nairobi National Park game drive, the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum, all close together near the Karen suburb.
What is the best one-day Nairobi tour?
A combined tour of Nairobi National Park, the elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre is the most popular and efficient way to spend a day, with transport included.
Is one day in Nairobi enough on a layover?
Yes — flexible private layover tours can fit the elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre and a game drive between flights, with airport pickup and drop-off.

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