Location
Kenya's capital, home to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Best time
All year
Known for
Nairobi National Park, elephant orphans and giraffes
Ideal stay
1 to 2 days
About Nairobi
Discover Nairobi
Most safaris begin and end in Nairobi, and the city is worth more than an overnight stop. Just 20 minutes from the centre, Nairobi National Park offers lions, rhinos, giraffes and buffalo against a backdrop of city skyscrapers.
Nearby you can watch orphaned baby elephants being fed and cared for, meet Rothschild’s giraffes eye to eye, and explore Kenyan art, food and history. It is the perfect start to your safari, or a final day before your flight home.
Highlights
Why visit Nairobi
Nairobi National Park
Lions, rhinos and giraffes with a skyline backdrop.
Elephant orphanage
Watch rescued baby elephants at feeding time.
Giraffe Centre
Feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes by hand.
Culture and food
Museums, markets, Karen Blixen Museum and Kenyan cuisine.
Experiences
Things to do
- Half-day Nairobi National Park safari
- Elephant orphanage visit
- Giraffe Centre
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Airport layover safaris
- City and market tours
Seasons
When to visit
June to October
Cool and dry; the best game viewing in the national park.
December to March
Warm and mostly dry.
April to May and November
Rainy months, but city tours run all year.
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