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

1Giraffe Centre feeding
2Baby elephants
3Nairobi National Park
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

Stedmark Animals Haven Orphanage & Giraffe Centreへの旅行

7 時間

料金$54/ 人

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.