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
- 1Nairobi National Park game drive
- 2Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- 3Giraffe Centre
- 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.
