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With kids · Nairobi itinerary

Nairobi with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Nairobi is a wonderful family destination, where kids can feed giraffes and meet baby elephants. Here is how to spend a family trip — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours and a safari to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Giraffe Centre feeding
  2. 2Baby elephants
  3. 3Nairobi National Park
  4. 4Lake Naivasha boat trip

Giraffes and elephants

Start with the Giraffe Centre, where children can hand-feed giraffes, then watch the playful baby elephants at the Sheldrick Orphanage.

A city game drive

A half-day game drive in Nairobi National Park gives an easy, exciting first safari with lions, zebras and rhinos.

Lake Naivasha

Add a Lake Naivasha boat trip to see hippos and a walking safari among giraffes on Crescent Island.

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
Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Private Tour
Nairobi
Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Private Tour
5.0(32)·8–9 hours
from$110/ 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
Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha Day Tour
Nairobi
Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha Day Tour
5.0(24)·11 hours
from$90/ 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
Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara
Nairobi
Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara
5.0(24)·7 days
from$1,650/ 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 National Park Half Day Tour
Nairobi
Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour
5.0(29)·5 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator

Nairobi with kids — FAQ

Is Nairobi good for kids?
Yes — feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, meeting baby elephants at the Sheldrick Orphanage and an easy city game drive make Nairobi a brilliant, animal-filled family destination.
What are the best things to do in Nairobi with children?
Top family picks are the Giraffe Centre, the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a Nairobi National Park game drive and a Lake Naivasha boat trip and Crescent Island walk.
Are safaris suitable for young children?
Short game drives near Nairobi suit most ages; for longer safaris, check minimum-age policies and choose family-friendly lodges and private vehicles.

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