3 DAYS ITINERARY IN NAIROBI

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi and after checking in at their Hotel/ apartment. Later after refreshing they can visit in the afternoon the following areas.

Visit the Nairobi Giraffe Centre, which is positioned in the next suburb over Lang’ata, is a great way to spend the afternoon in Nairobi. The center is not only a breeding center for endangered giraffes, but it is also a place that educates children and adults about the conservation efforts taking place in Kenya. Not only do local school-aged children visit the center for educational tours, but tourists and locals alike can partake in daily tours to learn about exquisite animals.

Visit Karen Blixen Museum situated at the base of Ngong Hills, which is housed in the farmhouse that the Danish author Blixen once lived in, made most famous by both the book and movie “Out of Africa.” Any movie buff or fan of the top book would enjoy seeing the famous artifacts about the author’s life, as well as the stunning gardens that surround the museum. Sit and enjoy an afternoon tea or coffee in the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden before moving about to your next destination.

In the evening after getting back to their residence, they can refresh up and if they are meat lovers, they can be taken to well know restaurant called Carnivore in Langata area.

Day 2

Situated only a few kilometres from the center of the city is Nairobi National Park, home to lions, zebras, and rhinos. As one of the only major cities in the world where you can get a glimpse of so many creatures in the animal kingdom, a visit to Nairobi is incomplete without spending an afternoon here. In addition to seeing endangered animals like the black rhino or any of the Big Five, tourists and birding enthusiasts can also view over 400 kinds of birds in the massive park. Visitors can choose from either bush walks or game drives in 4X4 trucks. The park is also an educational center for both tourists and locals alike. School groups come to the park annually for educational sessions about the range of African wildlife abound. 

Visit Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage located at KWS Central Workshop Gate off of Magadi Road is a must-visit for any tourist looking to learn more about the African elephants. It is located within the Nairobi National Park, so it is a perfectly paired activity after a game drive or bush walk. The sanctuary was founded by the conservationist Dame Daphne Sheldrick, David Sheldrick’s wife, who is the founder of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The elephant orphanage’s mission is to assist baby elephants who had lost their moms due to devastation such as drought, poaching, and destruction to their natural habitat. The orphanage is only open to the public from 11 a.m. to noon each day, but visitors can enjoy watching the baby elephants being fed and bathing in mud during this time.

In the afternoon they can visit Nairobi animal orphanage which is located in the Nairobi National Park. It serves a treatments and rehabilitation centre for wild animals. The Orphanage hosts lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, serval cats, rare Sokoke cats, warthogs, leopards, various monkeys, baboons and buffalo.

Day 3

In the morning they can visit the Nairobi National Museum situated just outside of Nairobi’s center, is a must. This is for them to learn the rich history of Kenya and the various tribes within its boarder. It features a permanent collection called the Hall of Kenya, which highlights ethnological exhibits and the Great Hall of Mammals and the Cradle of Humankind exhibitions, which feature collections of human fossils, skulls, and the like throughout. Locals and tourists can learn about various Kenyan tribes and view ethnological artifacts such as writings and artworks throughout the museum.

After Nairobi museum, they can visit the nearby downtown City Market is also worth a visit during your shopping escapade to scoop up gifts such as those made from scraps and recycled goods like flip-flops, cans, and more.

Then afterwards they can check out as they await transfer.