Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
What sets this layover tour apart is its unique blend of convenience and unforgettable wildlife experiences—all within a short distance from Nairobi’s international airport. It's the only city in the world where you can go on a real safari just minutes from your arrival gate, spotting lions, rhinos, and giraffes against the backdrop of a modern skyline. With seamless airport pickup and drop-off, personalized service, and visits to top attractions like Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre, this tour turns a layover into a mini African adventure—efficient, enriching, and truly one of a kind.
What's included
Private or shared transportation
Entrance fee to Giraffe Centre
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Airport pickup and drop-off
Entrance fee to Nairobi National Park
Bottled water
Guided game drive
Luggage storage
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Personal expenses
What to expect
Nairobi National Park
4h · Admission ticket included
If you have a layover at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and want to make the most of your time, a combined layover tour to Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre offers a memorable and efficient wildlife experience. Your adventure typically begins with pickup from the airport by a private guide who will be waiting for you with a name sign. After a short 20–30-minute drive, you'll arrive at Nairobi National Park, the only national park located within a capital city. Here, you’ll enjoy a 3 to 4-hour guided game drive through open savannah, where you may spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and various antelope species, all set against the stunning backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline.
Giraffe Centre
2h · Admission ticket included
Following the game drive, you’ll head to the Giraffe Centre, about a 30-minute drive away in the leafy suburb of Karen. This conservation facility is home to endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, and visitors can feed them from an elevated platform, interact up close, and learn about ongoing conservation efforts. If time allows and you're interested, you can opt for lunch at a nearby restaurant such as the Carnivore or Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, known for their relaxed atmospheres and local cuisine.
Your driver will then return you to JKIA with ample time before your next flight, accounting for Nairobi traffic conditions. This tour typically lasts between 6 to 8 hours, making it ideal for travelers with a layover of at least that duration. The experience includes airport transfers, park entry, guided activities, bottled water, and secure luggage handling in the vehicle, offering a smooth, enriching way to spend your transit time in Nairobi.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby
End point
Your driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby
Pickup details
We pick up all travellers
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
